Translation Favorites (Feb 19-25)
Every week we share on Twitter many interesting blog posts and online articles about translation (including Greek translation), localization, interpreting, languages, as well as 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 links are listed in categories and organized by subject matter. Scroll down to find your favorite and enjoy reading! Click here for Weekly Translation Favorites from previous weeks.
If you’ve read a fabulous post and would like to share, 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
Breaking into Translation: Three Tiny Tips for Newbies (and Maybe Even Some Not-So-Newbies)
British desserts, explained for Americans confused by the Great British Baking Show
How to Improve Your Target Language and Why You Should Even Care
Beyond Post-Editing: Advances in Interactive Translation Environments
Tiger or spider? Do you hunt new clients or do they hunt you?
People Do Business with People They Know, Like, and Trust
40 brilliant idioms that simply can’t be translated literally
Language and Translation News: 6 Stories To Read Now
Why Localization is Crucial for Customer Engagement
4 Strategies to Win Against Price-Cutting Competitors
Translators on… Maintaining Client Relationships
21 Glorious Gifts For Grammar Geeks
Review and renew: facts and goals
Gift Ideas for Clients (Video)
Finding good translators
The roots of language
Greek translation & language
Οδηγός χρήσης μη σεξιστικής γλώσσας στα διοικητικά έγγραφα
Μεζεδάκια του συμβουλίου αρχηγών
Νικολοβαρβαρικά μεζεδάκια, πάλι
Σπυροειδή μεζεδάκια
Blogging, Writing
Everyday Marketing for Freelance Writers (podcast)
8 Reasons Why Editors Are Hot Dates (Infographic)
6 excellent podcasts for copywriters and marketers
23 Conversion-Boosting WordPress Plugins
15 Places to Promote your Blog Posts
Social media
61 LinkedIn Tips For Business: From Beginner to Power User
Changes To LinkedIn Groups: The Good, Bad & Ugly
15 Ways to Get More Business From LinkedIn Tips
Marketing, Business, Web Design
7 Truths You Must Know to Name Your Rate & 7 Resources to Help You
4 Habits Keeping You Locked in Low-paying Freelance Work
Why Customer Testimonials Are The Ultimate Marketing Tool
7 Tips on What Information to Put on Your Business Card
9 Great Ways to Start a Conversation While Networking
The Secret to Actually Enjoying Speaking in Public
Miscellaneous
How Crystal Meth Made it Into the Smithsonian (Along with Walter White’s Porkpie Hat)
9 Ways Reading Fiction Will Make You Happier and More Successful
42 Book Lovers’ Gift Ideas For Women Who Can’t Stop Reading
Stunning Photos Capture The Holiday Spirit Around The World
30 Websites That Will Make You Unbelievably Smarter
10 Nordic Christmas Traditions You Can Try At Home
‘NPR Voice’ Has Taken Over the Airwaves
10 Science Headlines That Defined 2015
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
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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