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
Book review: ‘Women Talk More than Men: And Other Myths about Language Explained’
On the Lookout: Language News on Homebuyers, Big Oil, European Press, and AI
Finding Translations: Localization and Internationalization (YouTube presentation)
Framework of Reference for the Education and Training of Literary Translators
Launch Everywhere—How Uber Won 450+ Markets (tip: thanks to localization!)
Localization Careers: What Recruiters Want & How to Succeed (YouTube)
When MT does not take translators’ jobs away – and may create more jobs
Cautionary Tales Prove Content Localization is Important for Advertisers
On the Radar: NLP at Amazon and MIT, Interpreter Trouble in Paradise
Buying Was the Easy Part: M&A Integration in the Cold Light of Day
Can you answer these questions about your translation project? (FAQ)
Mea culpa. Meteduras de pata reales de traductores e intérpretes
The Perils of Translation Errors in the Chemical Industry
“Damn your blood”: Swearing in early modern English
9 Signs You Need Help with Java Internationalization
How important is localization for your business?
How to localize Spring applications like a Pro
How to write compelling translation quotes
Handling PDFs… is there a best way?
FAQ: What is a certified translation?
Greek translation & language
Διεπιστημονικές προσεγγίσεις της μετάφρασης (full book, PDF)
Λεξικό καλλυντικών | Αγγλικά-Ελληνικά
Τα τελευταία μεζεδάκια του Αυγούστου
Blogging, Writing, Productivity
44 Types of Content You Can Use to Promote Your Product, Service, Business, or Self
5 Reasons Why Increasing Your Freelance Writing Rates Matters
Five Analog To-Do List Systems for Better Productivity
Marketing, Business, Web Design
5 Ways You Can Generate Your Own Leads if You Don’t Have Marketing Support
When to Email Prospects If You Want Them to Take Action [Infographic]
16 Email Sign-Offs That Put “Best” and “Thanks” to Shame
You Had Me at Hello: Create an Amazing ‘About Us’ Page
11 Advanced Tips To Be A Successful Digital Marketer
13 Networking Mistakes You Need to Stop Making
6 Crucial Times to Say “No” to Prospects
Refresher on trademark basics
Miscellaneous, Tech
The best 100 films of the 21st century, according to 177 film critics around the world surveyed by the BBC
30 Stunning Photos Of Canadian Landscapes You Won’t Believe Are Real
The entire history of the world distilled into a single map/chart
Top 10 Countries With the Best Weather and Climate
These trippy installations let you enter a dream world
11 books that will inspire you to travel the world
The best designed buildings in the world
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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