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
Dans un texte, un traducteur automatique voit des mots; un traducteur humain voit du sens
When the client realizes that a cheap interpreter is not the same as a good interpreter
5 Things You Need to Know before Starting Working as a Translator/Interpreter
Trip of the Tongue: Cross-Country Travels in Search of America’s Languages
On the Difference between Reading and Writing in a Foreign Language
This Week’s Language Blog Roundup: Lying, Eastwooding, YOLO
Social Media Marketing for translators – Part 4: Power Networking
How to use dictionaries – improving the quality of your translations
Specializations vs. special skills: An interpreter’s scope and abilities
Market Research (list of journals that accept literary translations)
Upcoming legal & financial translation webinars from eCPD
McDonald’s eats humble pie over Hmong slogan translation
Continuing professional development: 5 tips for linguists
English – Polish Translation of English Courts Names
TM-Europe 2012: managing translation, not memories
Google Translate Is Now My Favorite Dictionary
A Translation Agency From Hell-A True Story
Short seminars at the London Language Show
1 Linguist, 3 Questions with Nicole Y. Adams
This is not your grandmother’s vocabulary…
What to Expect at a Deposition: Part 2
Upcoming Literary Translation Events
English Comes from Turkey: Part I
What exactly is corpus linguistics?
Interesting facts about language
How language change sneaks in
Dictionaries are not democratic
Limits of Google Translate
A Translator’s Notebook
Use your tools (or not)!
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
13 Reasons Why Right Now Is a Great Time to Be a Freelancer
4 simple steps writers can take to become better proofreaders
5 Ways to Increase Freelance Income Without New Clients
How to Work Less and Earn More as a Freelancer
Five Things That Could Be Killing Your Business
10 Marks of a Self-Disciplined Freelancer
Four Ways to Find Your Business Voice
9 Freelancing Tips for Handling Illness
The Importance of Confirmation
Social media, Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
A 10-Point Plan for Connecting with Online Influencers (Without Turning into a Suck-Up)
49 Ways to Gain the Trust and Loyalty of Your Audience
What Clients Can’t Do
Miscellaneous
Cheat Sheet Guide To Mastering All Things Cooking [Infographic]
TIME’s 25 Best Gaming and Education iPad Apps for Kids
11 Ways Successful People Start Their Mornings
10 Things Brits Do That Drive Americans Nuts
13 Reasons Tea Is (Healthy and) Awesome
10 Common Sleep Mistakes to Avoid
On Sustaining Motivation
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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Thanks for the mention. I’ll add your blog to my blogroll. 🙂
Thank you Daniel 🙂
Hello,
Just wanted to thank you for this weekly selection. I don’t have enough time to check all that’s available but think it’s a great idea and a very generous attitude.
So, thanks for sharing!
Graça