When I first joined Twitter, I encountered a few hashtags used by language service providers that I found awkward. Upon investigating them, I found them very interesting. I know a lot of my colleagues don't know all the abbreviations used in the translation world, so I...
When I first joined Twitter, I...
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I came across this text a while ago when a colleague shared it on his Facebook page. This brilliant analogy on how some customers treat translators was originally written by a translator named Gary Smith. “Can you repair my car? I need it for tomorrow.” “Can I...
I came across this text a whil...
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It’s true: some translators are great with words, but not much so with business. Succeeding as a freelancer requires being good with languages, business savvy and aware of the right decisions. Below are a few tips to get you to a successful stage in your...
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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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