Translation Blog - Tips for Translators

Netflix and Baby Shark – how the internet is changing the way we learn languages
CATEGORY / Languages
13/03/2019
Did you learn the languages you speak at your parents' knee or in the classroom? Nowadays, language learners are relying increasingly on the internet.
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2019 translation conferences and localization conferences around the world
CATEGORY / Translation news
05/03/2019
Translation conferences are a great way to expand your knowledge, network and re-inspire yourself. Will you be attending one this year?
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Game of Thrones special: how to create a language from only two words
CATEGORY / Languages
27/02/2019
Are you eagerly awaiting Game of Thrones season 8? Why not pass the time by learning some Dothraki? Just don't ask George R R Martin for help!
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What to do when a client makes a translation worse by 'fixing' it
CATEGORY / Business translation
20/02/2019
Has a client ever tried to 'fix' a document you've translated and made it worse in the process? We've taken a look at why this happens and what to do.
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When is getting rid of a translation client the right course of action?
CATEGORY / Freelancing
13/02/2019
Turning away a source of income is a big decision for a freelancer, but sometimes it's the right thing to do.
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Should you be offering globalization services as well as localization services?
CATEGORY / Translation services
06/02/2019
So you've been impressing your translation clients with your localization service. Great! But are you giving them a globalization option too?
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Valentine's Day traditions around the world – how does love translate?
CATEGORY / Languages
30/01/2019
Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world, but in many different ways. Love bonfire and black noodles, anyone?
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And the Word of the Year is…
CATEGORY / Languages
23/01/2019
The Oxford English Dictionary has chosen 'toxic' as 2018's Word of the Year. We've reflected on what this says about our society and the wider world
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Social media marketing for freelance translators
CATEGORY / Marketing
16/01/2019
Whether you're new to freelance translation or a seasoned pro looking to expand your client base, social media is the perfect marketing tool
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Translation and gender bias – breaking down stereotypes
CATEGORY / Languages
09/01/2019
Translation and gender can be a tricky topic, even for skilled human translators. Machine translation doesn't stand a chance!
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