Weekly favorites (Oct 31-Nov 6)
Every week we share many interesting blog posts and online articles on translation, interpreting, languages, freelancing, writing, social media, business and travel. If you missed any of the great content that was shared via Twitter last week, here is your chance to catch up. The content is listed in categories based on the topic, so just scroll down to find your favorite and enjoy reading!
Translation, Interpreting & Languages
The aim of translation is to communicate. So what’s with the alienation?
GILT: Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, Translation
The Difference Between Google Language Tools 10 Years Ago and Now
Behind the CETRA Scene: Interview with a Spanish Translator, Paul Grens
How to choose a domain name for your freelance translation business?
Language and Culture in Translation: Competitors or Collaborators?
The Building Momentum for Post-Edited Machine Translation (PEMT)
Hugh Laurie vs Ellen DeGeneres – English vs American slang
12 Misunderstood and Misquoted Shakespearean Expressions
10 lessons from my first year as a full-time freelance translator
How to Juggle Parenthood with Freelance Translation
Blog recommendation: Swedish Translation Services
14 Punctuation Marks That You Never Knew Existed
Can We Always Blame the Machine Translator?
My First Time as a Telephone Interpreter
The Challenge of Marketing Translations
No, Twitter Isn’t Ruining the English Language
Key Advantages of Professional Translation
35 Words Frequently Found in Compounds
Global Product Names Are Challenging
Supporting the translation process correctly
The Consecutive Interpreting Video Series
Untranslatables month: the summary
Tote Bags for Translators and Interpreters
Aspects of translating gender
Ortsbo and the Sleaze Factor
How to Write a Naming Brief
Lesson 11: Overcoming barriers to creativity
Lesson 12: Unforeseen in translation
Lesson 13: Becoming creative
Living In the Matrices of Our Universe
Careers using languages
Of Notepads and Writing Utensils
Welcome to the real world
Multilingual Verb Conjugator
Reverse Localisation
Enter the Dragon
ATA’s 52nd Annual Conference
ATA 2011 Conference Presentation: Working with non-Trados Studio Clients/Translators
ATA 52nd Conference Wrap-Up, Part 1: I’m In Love With Massachusetts
ATA Conference – German-English Translation in the Renewables Sector
ATA Conference Recap: Great sessions, great colleagues, great food!
On attending the annual ATA conference and being a member
Blogging 101 and Xbench presentations now updated
52nd ATA Conference: 3rd (and final) day
ATA conference topic: low payers
ATA conference wrapup
ATA Conference Overview
Versatile Blogger Awards
Versatile Blogger Award
The Versatile Blogger Award
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
How Freelancers Can Network Better at Coworking Space
5 Ways to Make Readers Give you their Sweet Comments
The Endpoint Matters: 10 Ways to Ensure Data Security
Freelance Advice: How to Make the Most of a Forum
Tips for Contractors Working On a Fixed Price Project
How Freelancers Can Master the Art of Innovation
The Post Economic Crisis Freelancer Portrait
Two Great Reasons to Fire Your “Good” Clients
7 Reasons Why Competition is Good
5 More Ways to Give Yourself a Raise
The 7 Commandments of Blogging
Saving and Investing for Freelancers
10 myths about productivity
Event-ful Opportunities
Social media, Web Design & Business
How to Gain Twitter Friends and Influence People
How Do You Thank Someone For A Retweet?
5 Ways Birthdays Can Build Your Personal Brand
4 Ways to Maximize Your Business’ Facebook Presence
7 Pro Tips for Expert LinkedIn Marketing
Some (basic?) Twitter Don’ts in business
6 Ways to Impress a Prospect
Get paid to tweet
Travel & Miscellaneous
National Stereotypes: Europe according to Germany
20 Mac Apps For Everyone To Help Increase Productivity
12 Most Inappropriate Halloween Costumes for Kids
Life’s Too Short For The Wrong Job [10 Pics]
16 Hilarious Roommate Notes
Which blog post or article inspired you this week? Share in the comments section below so we can add your links to next week’s list!
