Localization Reads & Upcoming Events #71
Our Translation Favorites series has a new name and updated look! Apart from great reads on translation, localization and languages, we’ll be featuring unmissable (mostly related to languages, translation & localization) events that you can join for free. Click here to read Translation Favorites from previous years, and here for the Localization Reads & Events archive.
If you’ve read a fabulous post or you are hosting/attending an awesome free event, please email us at info@linguagreca.com so we can add your link or event in next week’s list.
Upcoming free online events
- May 31, 2022 Writing & Translating the City, by Rosalind Harvey
- May 31, 2022 Applied Linguistics Speaker Series – Dr. J. B. Orange, by Department of Applied Linguistics
- June 1, 2022 Connect 2022 – Unlock global understanding, via RWS
- June 1, 2022 Software Localization Bug Tutorial, by Jerry Everett
- June 1, 2022 Lunch and Learn: Unpacking Language in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Context, by St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership
- June 1, 2022 How to use corpora to enhance translation and revision practices, by Surrey Centre for Translation Studies (CTS)
- June 2-30, 2022 Homer’s ‘Iliad’—An Online Lecture Series in Five Parts, by New York Public Library
- June 7, 2022 AI and the Arts: Languages & Linguistics, by Digital Futures
- June 7, 2022 Translators’ Stammtisch 2022, by Goethe-Institut Glasgow Library
- June 7, 2022 Challenges in Designing A Global Product, by General Assembly London
- June 7, 2022 Startup Expansion: Develop your go-to-market strategy for European markets, by MaRS Discovery District & Export Development Canada
- June 8, 2022 Gender Inclusive Modern Hebrew: Language and culture, by UCL Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies
- June 8, 2022 World Literature Book Group, by Mechanics’ Institute
- June 14, 2022 The effects of bilingualism on brain structure, by Instituto Cervantes Manchester and Leeds
- June 14, 2022 Imminent 2022 Research Report
- June 16, 2022 WLIE: Learn & Share:Overcoming challenges in cross-functional collaboration, by Women In Localization Ireland
- June 17, 2022 Stepping into Louboutin’s shoes, via CIOL
- June 21, 2022 World Literature Book Group, by Mechanics’ Institute
- June 25, 2022 Society for Technical Communication (STC) Toronto Monthly Social – Online
- July 1, 2022 Helping refugees into education and work as interpreters, via ITI
- July 5, 2022 The European Digital Optimization Conference 2022, by Startup Network Europe
- July 13, 2022 World Literature Book Group, by Mechanics’ Institute
- July 14, 2022 Five ways podcasts can help linguists research and expand their business, via CIOL
- July 23, 2022 Society for Technical Communication (STC) Toronto Monthly Social – Online
- July 27, 2022 World Literature Book Group, by Mechanics’ Institute
- August 26, 2022 Translating for the International Development Sector, via CIOL
- August 27, 2022 Society for Technical Communication (STC) Toronto Monthly Social – Online
- September 13, 2022 Machine Learning Summit on NLP, by Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS)
- October 2022-April 2023 Multilingualism and Diversity: Impact for Education, Health and Society, by University College London (UCL)
Translation, Localization, Languages
How To Build Relationships In Localization – Stephanie Cardwell | The Localization Podcast #49
Language packs: Meta’s mobile localization solution – Engineering at Meta
The best recent translated fiction – review roundup
11 Greek Expressions You Should Know
How to Use (or Not Use) a Hyphen
Business, Tech and other interesting posts
Stop Rambling in Meetings — and Start Getting Your Message Across
80+ Funny But Hurting True Realities About Daily Life
Puzzle Monday: Great Big Things Crossword
A rocketship launch or a leap of faith?
Networking (in person) is back!
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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Interesting links. I’d never heard of “the Mechanics’ Institute” before. I was puzzled by the name until I looked it up. Thanks.