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
Getting started with TranslatorPay – 2 new webinars planned for March 2014
No English word for it? Make up your own, like Shakespeare. Or steal one
How to create an effective portfolio for your translation business
Translation Quality Control Assurance – what you can expect
Translating websites for humans, not for search engines
Translation quality: Why clients prefer to settle for less
6 Sure Ways on How to Learn a New Language Fast
Common Mistakes in Papers for Publication – Part 1
Boosting Productivity and Removing Distractions
Cambridge conference – Getting Language Right!
Translator’s guide to Project Manager pitches
9 Tips on How to Spot Translator Scammers
Do Not Rush to Fix Problems on Your Own
New podcast: Marketing tips for translators
Corpus linguistics glossary (English only)
How to Find Great Deals on Translation
Volunteering possibilities for translators
Financial Translation is a Balancing Act
English purism: What might have been
Zombie contracts: Translators beware
Don’t be stingy with the translator!
Possessive with names ending in s
Terminology matters everywhere
Inspiring Quotes on Translation
Glossary of Cooking Terms
Is any word untranslatable?
1000 Links to Glossaries
Translation Techniques
Major subtitle fail!
Greek
Ευρετήριο Οικονομικών Όρων (Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά)
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
How to consistently come up with great post ideas for your blog
The Six Contract Provisions Freelancers Should Include
Social media, Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
The Uneasy Speaker’s Guide to Confident Public Speaking
Building Your Personal Brand Online In 10 Easy Steps
10 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand
50 random Twitter tips for business
Miscellaneous
Don’t Freak Out: How You Can Suppress Stress When Meeting VIPs You Admire
Use Your Computer From Anywhere: A Guide to Remote Controlling Your PC
10 Of The Most Ridiculously Exclusive Experiences In The World
Incredible Homes with Secret Rooms and Passageways
Say It with a Sonnet: 10 Love Poems for Every Mood
Top Online Culinary Arts and Cooking Courses
10 Unusual Types of Yoga
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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Hi Catherine, I just love all your posts, they are very interesting and knowledgeable. I like the way you provide the links of all your posts, it makes our search more easy to check if we have missed any of the important post.
I’m very glad you like our Weekly Favorites David, thank you for your comment 🙂
Thank you Catherine for your weekly roundup, and for including my post about portfolios.
I really enjoyed the MMORPG glossary!
You are welcome Alessandra! I agree, that glossary was great, especially for gaming translators.