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 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
The British Council reckons that English is spoken at a useful level by some 1.75 billion people
[Book Review] Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar by David Crystal
EU Parliament Endorses UN Protection of Interpreters and Translators in Conflict Zones
Why You Should Never Offer a “Free Quote” On Your Website (Or Elsewhere)
Finding positives in the negative: How to deal with translation feedback
Grammar gripes: why do we love to complain about language?
Research journal issue on translation quality (open access)
Translation Office 3000 3D: 7 easy steps to get started
Localization Unconference: The First 10 Years
How to increase the budget for a translation
Conference report: MESA Europe Forum
[Podcast] Best Practices for Getting Paid
Canadian translation quality standard
Fascinating Facts For Word Lovers
Greek translation & language
Μεταφράζοντας για παιδιά: συνέντευξη με την Τατιάνα Ραπακούλια και την Μαριάννα Χάλαρη
Από πού βαστάει η σκούφια γνωστών φράσεων που λέμε καθημερινά
Ελληνική γλώσσα: Μύθοι και αλήθειες, δάνεια και αντιδάνεια
Δίμουρα μεζεδάκια
Άμπαλα μεζεδάκια
Blogging, Writing, Productivity, Social media
What to Include in a Content Audit of Your Freelance Writer Website
Professional Email Signature Examples You Should Use
How to Make a Great LinkedIn Profile (+19 Best Tips)
Marketing, Business, Web Design
18 Professional Voicemail Greetings to Help You Record the Perfect One
How to Write a Short Professional Bio (With Templates and Examples)
How to Always Leave Work on Time Every Day (No Matter What)
Direct Mail Is Hot Again: 8 Ways to Write a Winning Sales Letter
A Sales Professional’s Guide to Successful Events
Tech & Other
Carl Sagan on the Enchantment of Chemistry, with Stunning Illustrations by Artist Vivian Torrence
50 best documentaries of all time, according to critics
Stephen Hawking on the Meaning of the Universe
Book Towns Are Made for Book Lovers
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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