Happy International Translation Day! On this day, I would like to wish my fellow translators and interpreters: Higher rates Better clients A more prosperous career A good night’s sleep! A well-deserved vacation Deadlines that are easier to meet Well-written source texts To be paid on time To be able to say “no” without ever...
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Spring is here at last! Although winter in Lebanon was a very mild one (barely any rain and just a couple of storms throughout winter), just hearing the word “spring” fills my heart with joy. After all, I consider myself a creature of the sun. To...
Spring is here at last! Althou...
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Before I start, let me state that all of the below scenarios are real life encounters. Yes, I must admit: been there, done that. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s had such encounters. In fact, I believe almost every translator in the world...
Before I start, let me state t...
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Ok, I don't usually blog about something this silly (or isn't it silly? I don't know), but I'm just in love with my new business cards! This is really the first time since I started my business back in 2008 that I absolutely love how my...
Ok, I don't usually blog about...
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Yes, it actually happened and no, no one told me about it; I learned that myself. As a matter of fact, it happened to me. Following the outrageous statement by the Lebanese Central Bank (Banque du Liban) regarding the issuance of the new 50,000 LBP banknote...
Yes, it actually happened and ...
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A freelance translator’s business is pretty clear: you do the job, you issue an invoice, and then you get paid. You have rates for each specific service you offer and you run your work smoothly and hope to face no complications. However, we all have friends...
A freelance translator’s bus...
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When I started snapping pictures of random language mistakes, I didn't have the intention of making a series of blog posts about it; but it seems that I seem to stumble upon language fails wherever I go! It's such a bummer to see that companies...
When I started snapping pictur...
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In Part 2 of this blog post series, I explained how I nailed my first freelance translation project and how one thing led to another and I found myself with enough work to survive. In this third and last post from this series (conveniently entitled “How...
In Part 2 of this blog post se...
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