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 Translation 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
Expo ‘Google Translate’ scandal: World fair organisers in Milan accused of doing translation on the cheap
Canada: ‘Alors wow’: Twitter reacts to language czar edict on bilingual tweets
Ten Reasons You Should Fill Out that Grant or Fellowship Application
Where does Machine Translation fit in your Global Content Strategy?
When the Knights of Low-End Translation Defend the Indefensible
Globalization Step-by-Step: Localization Overview (by Microsoft)
Writing an article about translation for an industry publication
Reader question: how do I find good agencies to apply to?
Essential business grammar lesson three: who or whom?
10 tips and best practices for software localization
The Great Productivity Project: Emeline Jamoul
Working from home – and getting things done!
Languages Are Mostly Made of Happy Words
Feast & famine cycle for freelance translators
Spotlight on Literary Translator Inga Michaeli
6 Steps for Managing Your Time as a Writer
A pinch of Italy: culture, language & more.
Common misconceptions about translators
Do we always need to educate the public?
Venturing into Literary Translation
Sweary links #4 – Strong Language
Linguee: New Functionalities
Test translations
Currency Woes
Greek translation & language
Ο μεταφραστής του χτες και του σήμερα
Τα παράξενα κρητικά επιρρήματα
Blogging, Writing
10 Freelance Writing Money Traps and How to Avoid Them
The New Way To Blog: Answer Your Prospects’ Questions
Great answers to questions about corporate blogging
Finding February Freelance Work
Social media, Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
270+ free professional résumé templates to supercharge your job search
How To Improve Your LinkedIn Productivity With Evernote & IFTTT
+300 Awesome Free Things for Entrepreneurs and Startups
7 Reasons Why Your Client Communications is Failing
6 Rookie Mistakes You Might Be Making on LinkedIn
How to Write a Truly Authentic Value Proposition
Social Media Connecting without the Creepiness
How to Make a QR Code in 4 Quick Steps
6 Ways You’re Scaring Off Clients
Miscellaneous
How to Make Reading Less Like a Lecture and Get “Sucked In” Every Time
Stop Playing the Victim with Your Time Management and Take Control
The Best Lesser-Known Services for Legally Streaming Movies and TV
11 Ingenious Ways to Exercise Your Brain When You’re Stuck Inside
What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Too Much Water?
24 Reasons Books Are Your One True Love
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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