Translation Favorites (Feb 19-25)
Every week we share on Twitter many interesting blog posts and online articles on translation, interpreting, language, as well as freelancing, blogging, business and social media. If you missed any of the great content we shared 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! You can read the Weekly Favorites from previous weeks here.
If you read any fabulous posts that we missed, let us know in the Comments section or email us at info@linguagreca.com so we can add your links to next week’s list.
Translation, Interpreting & Languages
It’s More Than Words: “I understand what they’re saying, but I don’t know what they mean”
On-site or remote interpreting: Which is the best fit for you and your organization?
As good as you’ve been to this world, as good it’s gonna be right back at you
Fun facts about the German language from the point of view of a Russian
In response to the demand for pro bono translation services worldwide…
Modes d’emploi hilarants, erreurs de traduction, étiquettes absurdes…
Do You Resemble the Sign Language Interpreter in Your Head?
If I started my career in literary translation today, I would…
Seven ways to improve your source-language proficiency
STC Summit Chicago – Writing for Global Audiences
Did You Hear That? Translation Prices Are Falling!
Video: Medical Interpreting in the Netherlands
Translation pricing: you get what you pay for
Advice for Authors: Looking for a translator
1 Linguist, 3 Questions with Margaret Hiley
This Week’s Language Blog Roundup
The Month in Numbers: Interpreting
Funny Translations While Traveling
What Makes a Bad Name Bad?
This Embarrasses You and I*
Letter to a would-be translator
TGIF: A Wicked Deception
Your Courtroom Ally
The latest lingo buzz…
Vanishing Languages
Making the Call
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
What You Can Really Expect As a Freelancer When You Travel and Work
How to Write Stellar How-To Posts for Your Business Blog
STC Summit Chicago – Summary of Sessions III
The Only Blog Post Idea List You’ll Ever Need
The Sacrifices We Make to Freelance Full-Time
Interruptions and Time Management
Important Parts of Freelancing
Social media, Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
Is the Way You Sell Out of Sync With the Way Customers Buy?
Say Bye-bye to Blogger Body, and Hello to Better Health
8 Steps To Converting Connections After A Conference
Why You Should Never Make a Cold Call Again
The Value of Behind-the-Scenes Marketing
Tips for Interviewing Sales People
12 Keys to Success on Twitter
Seven marketing sins
Miscellaneous
How to Flake Out on Someone Gracefully
Multitasking: Good Or Bad [Infographic]
7 Signs That You’re Way Too Busy
Strange Cat Facts [infographic]
Useful web tools (part 2)
Buying Happiness
About the author
Catherine Christaki has been a full-time English-Greek translator since 2001 and co-owner of Lingua Greca Translations since 2012. She specializes in Information Technology, Medical, and Technical texts and loves writing for the Adventures in Technical Translation blog. She regularly shares her experience and insight on social media and blogging for translators, giving interviews and presenting at conferences. Connect with her on Twitter @LinguaGreca.
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