A Step By Step Guide to Translation Project Management 1- Introduction Far from suppressing the need of translation, globalisation has boosted the demand for it. Just as the slogan ‘think globally, act locally’ goes, businesses have to go global to expand and this requires the tailoring of their products…
Xbench ApSIC Xbench is an integrated reference tool aimed to provide a clear and structured view of the terminology of any translation project and finding mistranslations, missing translations and tag alterations. Download link: https://www.xbench.net/index.php/download The following are the topics to be treated: How to open a file Different type…
by Juliette Morgan Native English speakers only, please. This phrase is included on many job descriptions where it is believed that applicants could be from various geographical locations around the world. The idea is that someone who was born speaking a language is automatically going to have superior speaking and…
by Sylvia Kohl Globalization and the Internet, which erase borders for businesses, make linguists invaluable assets to any enterprise that wants to go international. Therefore, a person with a specialization in language skills has lots of opportunities for making money today. Mastering one or several languages will not only allow…
by Michael Yarbrough Writing is a useful habit. It stimulates your brain and gives you the freedom to express your ideas and opinions. When you write, you start thinking logically and figuring out how different thoughts are interconnected. This helps improve your communication skills as well. By writing and explaining…
Starting to learn a new language is a big decision. It requires a lot of dedication and perseverance, and it is a decision that can completely change the rest of your life. You should base your decision on both objective and subjective criteria (that is, criteria that only apply to…
by Christine Allen Despite a good writer does have to be talented, a talent alone is not enough. Writing has to be not only interesting but also well-done. Otherwise, editors will decline it, no matter how original your text looks. Grammar skills can be improved. If you learn some important…
by Eddie P. My wife loves to finish my sentences. I swear I can’t even get a whole sentence out without her trying to fill in the blank. Our conversations go like this … Me: “Hey babe, guess what happen to me today!?” Her: “I don’t know, what happen” Me:…
by BENNY LEWIS In the previous post I explained my background (and need) to become a freelance translator. In this post I will go into more detail about how I got work, what that work involves and why it’s not as easy as you think!! Finding translation work I was…
The concept of online job boards is great. Clients who need a translator (writer, graphic designer, etc.) can post their project and get a bunch of bids, then pick the person they like best. Translators (etc.) can connect with pre-sold clients: clients who already know what they need and are…
