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
Translating Vital Information: Localisation, Internationalisation, and Globalisation (PDF)
Literary translation facts you probably didn’t know, from Harry Potter to the Little Prince
New terminology for a new regulation (Clinical Trials Regulation EU No. 536/2014)
When 3% Felt Like 30: a Roundtable on Literary Translation in the ’60s and ’70s
5 Tips for Translators Who Want to Start 2016 Off on the Right Foot
Localization―Why You and Your Business Need to Care
The Art of Translation: An Interview With Hilary Kaplan
The Importance of Patience for Freelance Translators
How do Bilingual Infants Separate their Languages?
Can a Second Language Help You Learn a Third?
50 Fantastic Facts About The English Language
The Client Perspective: The Ideal Interpreter
Things to look for in an interpreting contract
Six Reasons Why You Need Localization
Unlocking the Secrets of Dictation Software
Ambience of translation conferences
Sweary links #16 – Strong Language
Telltale Signs of Two-Bit Agencies
Interview with Ioannis Saridakis
Translation Conferences 2016
Greek translation & language
Δελτία Δεδομένων Ασφάλειας: η τεχνική μετάφραση πέρα από την ορολογία
Η απόδοση στην Ελληνική γλώσσα του όρου ‘Engineering’
Οι ποδοσφαιρικοί όροι στην ελληνική γλώσσα, Αγγλοελληνικό Λεξικό Ποδοσφαιρικών Όρων
Blogging, Writing
The writer-editor relationship, part 2: Five things writers wish editors knew—and followed
13 Quick and Dirty Secrets for Writing Killer Emails
Social media
16 New Year Resolutions to Get the Most out of LinkedIn in 2016
6 Surprising Ways You Can Use Twitter to Win at Networking
8 Twitter Tips to Improve Your Twitter Marketing
Marketing, Business, Web Design
Best Sales Books – 18 Top Picks to Sharpen Your Sales Skills
The Best Invoice Payment Terms to Avoid Past Due Invoices
Brand Essentials: How to Create an Authentic Brand Story
How to Dominate Your Industry With an Incredible USP
37 Effective PowerPoint Presentation Tips
Miscellaneous
50 books to read in 2016: TED-Ed Educators and TED Speakers share their picks
The Future Of Libraries Is Collaborative, Robotic, And Participatory
National Geographic Releases The Best Travel Photos From 2015
11 Predictions for Wearable Tech in 2016
The Top 20 Weird News Stories of 2015
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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