Weekly favorites (Dec 10-16)
Every week we share many interesting blog posts and online articles on translation, interpreting, languages, freelancing, and social media. 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
Professional Use of Twitter Now Prominently Acknowledged by Translators’ Associations
Written evidence submitted to the Justice Select Committee regarding the Capita debacle
This Week’s Language Blog Roundup: Dictionary scandal, names, 30 Rock cocktails
21st Century Skills – Back to School Basics for Our Changing Profession
Family, friends and acquaintances of translators, who’s the real weirdo?
Public Confessions of an Unqualified Capita Court Interpreter
Emerging Language Industry & Language Technology Trends
Why American English Is Better: An American Perspective
Terminology collaboration with Google Docs: new twists
The ten worst things a judge can do to a court interpreter
The intricacies of display in SDL Trados Studio 2011
Getting it done: managing your time as a freelancer
Interpreters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Cheat sheet: Twitter Hashtags for Localization
Feeling lazy? A sure-fire way not to get work
The Meaning Behind the Old Sayings Part #1
The Meaning Behind the Old Sayings Part #2
Ergonomics for Translators and Interpreters
Introducing the minimum fee in translation
Ποια είναι η λέξη της χρονιάς για το 2012;
Clients get the translators they deserve
Traducteurs, qui sont vos concurrents?
Easiest Foreign Languages To Learn
Should Clients Specify CAT Tools?
What’s Wrong with the Résumé?
The Translator’s Serenity Prayer
Becoming an Expert Proofreader
Novembre 2012 – tour d’horizon
Discovering TermCoord!
How translators have fun
Holiday Gift Ideas
Uwe Muegge interview
Free Online Dictation
Generic Trademarks
Translation is UX
Dictionary trap
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
7 Resources New Freelancers Can Use to Figure Out What to Charge
15 WordPress User Errors That Make You Look Silly [Infographic]
How to Avoid Getting Screwed When You’re a New Freelancer
How to Configure Your Freelancer Facebook Page
6 Invoicing Tips for Getting Paid Lightning Fast
60 Resources for Freelance Writers
How to Write a Book Review
Social media, Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
5 Tips for Effectively Managing a LinkedIn Group
5 Strategies to Boost Sales for the New Year
Branding Your Resume For Intelligence
You ALWAYS Need a Business Card
Understanding Press Releases
Miscellaneous
7 Simple Steps for Making the Most of Europe’s Low Cost Airlines
Discover the magic of Europe’s top ten Christmas markets
The Most Beautiful Innovative Bridges in the World
Top 10 Christmas tree must-sees around the world
Christmas market in Vienna
10 extreme weather records
10 Holiday Light Displays
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!
Thanks for collecting and sharing so many useful articles! As great as usual.
Very glad you like them Marta