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    10 Types of Professional Translation Services

    When the term "globalization" began to be popularized in the late 1990s to refer to the opening of international markets once the Cold War was over, professional translation began its rapid rise as an indispensable industry without which it would be impossible to engage in international business. Over the course of these 20 years, this service... Read more

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    How to use MateCAT

    The growing use of assisted translation tools in the world of professional translators fuels the debate on the positive aspects and limits of this type of technological support. Is it possible to use CAT Tools for any type of translation or in some cases it would be better to let personal creativity flourish? MateCAT is an online tool that provide Read more

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    10 skills to improve your translation services

    Translators, interpreters, and people offering translation services, in general, know that replacing one word with another is not what translation involves. There is a list of skills needed to improve the services offered and to succeed as a translator, including the ability to create meaning in the target language and to understand wider... Read more

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    Tools to review translations – quality assurance programs

    Every professional translator knows that in order to obtain a high-quality translation they must not skip the review stage. But how can you be certain the translation has no errors if after several hours of work even the smallest mistake can go unnoticed? Normally the first advice that comes in hand is to have someone else review your work... Read more

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    Learning to use Trados

    In our daily activities, we find it necessary to use a software application to speed up and organize our projects. The translation memory built into such tools also allows for past translations to be used in current projects, which will cut down translation costs while providing the same accuracy. Today we will look at SDL TRADOS, which is one of.. Read more

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    Single or Multiple Clients: Which one should you choose?

    As a freelance translator, you have the possibility to organize your time and work routine the way it best adapts to your lifestyle, finding a great balance between work, family and leisure. Can’t get better than that, right? However, is fundamental to define how you will work and for who. Let us explain this more deeply. First, you have to... Read more

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    The benefits of using trados for linguists

    We’ve seen how CAT Tools are an important asset for linguists all over the world. There are different options and, as previously discussed, MateCat is one of the most popular ones. But today, we’ll learn the benefits of using SDL Trados, another tool that has proven to be really helpful when it comes to assisting human translation... Read more

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    Where to find job opportunities as voice over?

    The voice-over industry is thriving with all kinds of productions and even small formats demanding it. This industry, like as many others, is constantly changing and adapting to the latest trends, and most of the work opportunities can be found on the internet and through networking. Most people do it as a hobby, others do it as a way to earn a... Read more

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    Where to find job opportunities as voice over?

    The voice-over industry is thriving with all kinds of productions and even small formats demanding it. This industry, like as many others, is constantly changing and adapting to the latest trends, and most of the work opportunities can be found on the internet and through networking. Most people do it as a hobby, others do it as a way to earn a... Read more

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    Growth opportunities and autonomous work at TP

    Marketing is vital for any type of business and it is composed of two separate elements: marketing research and marketing strategies. The key success factors in Marketing include planning and development of objectives, design, budgeting, and implementation of the way in which products and services are going to be presented to consumers so that .. Read more

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    Advantages of using matecat in your translations

    If you’re a professional translator of planet Earth, you’ve probably heard of Matecat, one of the most popular CAT Tools used worldwide as a helpful method for translating accurately into almost any language. Its easy practical functionality with a very easy system makes it ideal for anyone who needs to translate documents with massive amounts... Read more

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    What makes a good translator?

    Translation is a work that requires a set of skills and technical knowledge. Even when it sounds somewhat obvious, being good at translation is a must. This implies having not only the know-how, but also the experience. Indeed, some consider translation has the longest apprenticeship of any profession. There is much more to translation than... Read more

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    Las variedades del español entre países

    Como cualquier otra lengua, el español varía en sus formas dialectales según el país. Desde el punto de vista sociolingüístico, ninguna de estas variedades es incorrecta, cada una tiene la misma validez precisamente gracias a sus particularidades. Así, a pesar de que para el oído inexperto todos los españoles hablan igual, en realidad ... Read more

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    WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO LEARN CAT TOOLS IN 2019

    Explained in the easiest way, CAT tools are designed to help translators throughout the translation process. This kind of software is designed with multiple tools to facilitate the process such as translation memories, text analysis, glossaries and quality control. Translation is one of the most prominent industries and as it continues to ... Read more

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    The most difficult languages of the world

    A very famous essay written by David Moser in 1992 has been around the internet for a while, generating a great deal of debate among translators. With a title like “Why Chinese is so damn hard” you can easily guess what it claims, and a lot of people agree on that. In fact, Mandarin Chinese is frequently classified as the hardest language to... Read more

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    Creating a translation memory

    No one can deny the great transformations the globalization of Internet and information technology has caused in our lives and working methods of some professions.Translation and interpretation have not escaped such influences. In the translation industry and working environment, paper dictionaries and encyclopedias are increasingly displaced... Read more

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    The internet of things and translation: how they combine together

    The Internet has become one of the most prominent systems of communication, if not the most prominent, and it embraces different fields such as education, government, information, heath care, commerce, etc. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the digital interconnection between devices to the Internet. Since the internet broke down, many... Read more

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    Traditions and celebrations of Independence Day

    Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate Independence Day because it was on July 4th, 1776, that members of the Second Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. After its adoption, the Declaration was read to the public in different cities across the United States. Whenever people heard it, patriots would.. Read more

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    CAT tools used by translators: what they use and why

    The translation industry is one that never stops growing and language technologies have contributed a lot to the industry’s expansion in unforeseen ways. Technology for translation is continuously gaining ground and is now seen as a major tool for the use of translators and agencies. Among all the translation technologies available, CAT... Read more

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    You can find exotic languages solutions at translatorpub

    The word ‘exotic’ is used to define something that comes from far away and is often unusual. In this sense, exotic languages are rare and not so commonly heard or seen. The most used way to determine if a language is exotic is base in the number of native speakers. There are hundreds of exotic languages from African and Asian tongues, Native Ameri Read more

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    5 tips to be the best daddy as a freelancer

    Although the life of a freelancer often means having plenty of simultaneous projects and very little personal space –eventually working more time than a formal employee does– there are special situations when you can actually put into use the perks of being a self-employed professional. That is, of course, having the freedom to establish some... Read more

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    Language learning and linguistics: the best way to learn a new language

    Languages are complex systems that consist of different dimensions. Linguistics refers to the knowledge about the target language and about investigating and making discoveries of it as a system. Learning to speak foreign languages can be targeted in different ways. For example, language students at the University take courses in language... Read more

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    Spanish has changed a lot since don quixote

    If you read an original version of The Ingenious Sir Quixote of La Mancha, you wouldn’t understand many words even if you are a Spanish native-speaker. Like all languages, Spanish has evolved to a point where those old beautiful paragraphs from Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra’s pen seem now very strange. Better or worse? It is a matter of taste... Read more

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    Adapt your website to the language you need

    As businesses expand globally, gaining access to international markets becomes easier, yet it demands some moves to succeed especially when entering a new market with different language needs. If you are planning to expand to a country with a different language than yours, adapting your website is a must since there is no better way to introduce... Read more

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    Don’t let cat tools scare you

    CAT tools have been in the industry for a few years and they have rapidly expanded due to the multiple benefits they offer. Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tools certainly make the job of a translator much easier, yet sometimes the mere idea of learning to use one or more tools may scare beginners. However, a great advantage is that the majority.. Read more

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    ADVANTAGES OF HIRING A FREELANCER FOR YOUR TRANSLATION PROJECTS

    Many entrepreneurs start their own business by themselves and without employees. Eventually, for many comes the point where they can no longer manage the workload or new knowledge is needed. Then, as an employer, the question arises on who should you employ and for what. In most of the cases and out of habit, employers hire full-time workers. Some Read more

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    A BAD TRANSLATION CAN RUIN EVEN THE BEST PROJECT

    Want a good laugh? Just read a funny compilation of epic translation fails. They are hilarious, and if you go for a walk you will find them everywhere: in signs, product labels, and offers in stores. Then, afterwards, you will surely be liberated from stress. Guess who is to suffer from stress instead... That's right: the person in charge of the. Read more

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    Celebrations of mother’s day across the world

    Mother’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations across the US and across the world. Indeed, different countries and cultures hold holidays revolving around women, families. The celebrations take place in different forms, following the nation’s traditions. Want to know how Mother’s Day is celebrated around the globe? Here are some facts about.. Read more

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    TranslatorPub: opportunities for interpreters

    TranslatorPub is a worldwide-known platform that helps connect agencies and freelancers in the translation industry. For several years now, this job portal has expanded to different countries and opened new business opportunities, strengthening existing cooperation and helping translators and employees find new possibilities and reinforcing... Read more

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    Main languages spoken in the us

    Contrary to some political sayings, the United States is a country of immigrants and has been so from the very beginning. Along with the original native languages of the today’s powerful nation, many others have enriched its linguistic heritage throughout its history. In the 13 colonies, for example, there were Dutch, French, and German speakers... Read more

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    Is it difficult to learn how to use cat tools?

    CAT tools are a piece of software developed to enable translators enhance and optimize their translation processes. There are many CAT tools out there with a wide range of features to equip linguists and ensure they get the most optimal and cost-effective process. Using a CAT tool offers many advantages since they are more than a mere... Read more

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    Is it difficult to learn how to use cat tools?

    CAT tools are a piece of software developed to enable translators enhance and optimize their translation processes. There are many CAT tools out there with a wide range of features to equip linguists and ensure they get the most optimal and cost-effective process. Using a CAT tool offers many advantages since they are more than a mere... Read more

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    Tips to have more clients as a freelancer

    The translation industry is flourishing and offers excellent job opportunities, particularly when you have the right connections. Even if a translator’s linguistic services are great, this industry in particular is a market where having business partners and influences is a requirement that every polyglot should add to his/her skills. Here are .. Read more

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    Constituency in languages: the bridge between words and sentences

    A constituency is a relation between a linguistic unit and the larger unit it composes. The analysis of constituency is important for the grammar of all languages. Words in a sentence are not arranged casually on a string. Instead, the words are grouped to form coherent building blocks within a sentence. Truth is, no matter the language, sentence Read more

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    FACTS ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY

    The English Language Day is a special occasion in which we celebrate this transcendental language. In 2010, the United Nations officially declared the 23rd April the day, selecting this date for it was the date of birth and death of William Shakespeare, considered the most important writer in English. Are you curious about this day? Here we have... Read more

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    Celebremos al idioma español en su día

    ¡Qué idioma más bello es el español! La buena noticia es que cada 23 de abril el mundo celebra a esta hermosa lengua, que tiene una gran relevancia. De acuerdo con el Instituto Cervantes, el español es una lengua que hoy hablan más de 577 millones de personas en el mundo, ya sea como lengua nativa, segunda o extranjera. Esto es, 7.6% de la... Read more

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    The advantages a membership with TranslatorPub offers – for freelancers

    With the goal of helping connect agencies and freelancers in the translation industry, TranslatorPub started its operations as a job portal. Throughout the years, TP continued to expand across different countries and open new business opportunities for agencies and linguists... Read more

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    Are cat tools replacing translators?

    The demand for translations services has been consistently increasing throughout the years. This big raise has led to many innovations in specialized technology to help the translation industry and language service providers in general. Today, CAT tools are among the most used technology thanks to the multiple benefits their features... Read more

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    Are cat tools replacing translators?

    The demand for translations services has been consistently increasing throughout the years. This big raise has led to many innovations in specialized technology to help the translation industry and language service providers in general. Today, CAT tools are among the most used technology thanks to the multiple benefits their features... Read more


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    The best curiosities about april fools’ day

    Warning! April Fools’ Day is just ahead Nothing compares to April Fools’ Day when it comes to holidays. Despite the fact that its origins are uncertain (some people attribute the celebration to the beginning of the spring) every year, on April 1t... Read more


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    English vs spanish humour – the art of laughing as a bilingual

    Laughter can be considered the universal language, right? After all, a good laugh is something people from all cultures enjoy, without a single doubt. However, humor across countries is very different. We all love laughing but we just... Read more


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    Last-minute requests and mental blocking, tips to deliver on time

    There are excellent translated documents that truly transmit the essence and core ideas of a source document. They end up being valuable and interesting outputs for the target audiences, which is the ultimate goal of taking a document from a source into... Read more


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    Why is st. Patrick's day celebrated?

    Have you ever wondered why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated? Here’s the tale:March 17 is the day of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick was born at 387 in Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, Scotland. His father was an officer of the Roman armyt... Read more


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    Should universities invest in preparing cat courses for professional translators?

    When people ask why you feel so passionate about languages, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Have you ever wonder what you enjoy the most about being a bilingual (or multilingual)? It could be any reason, but mainly it’s because you just love learning languages. Simple as that... Read more


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    Dead languages that are still alive

    When people ask why you feel so passionate about languages, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Have you ever wonder what you enjoy the most about being a bilingual (or multilingual)? It could be any reason, but mainly it’s because you just love learning languages. Simple as that... Read more


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    International women’s day – the reality women face in latin america

    A hundred years ago, in 1917, women protested for ’bread and peace‘ in Russia and this movement derived in the tsar’s abdication, starting a new type of government. This Russian Revolution changed the history of the country and the world, but not only did that but also changed the scenario for women across the globe... Read more


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    What is an isolating language?

    If you go a dictionary, you will quickly get what the concept of an Isolating language is - a language in which each word form consists typically of a single morpheme, in a way that all words are morphologically unanalyzable. You’d certainly understand it better if you translate the definition into examples. Examples are Classical Chinese... Read more


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    Why should a translator learn to use cat tools

    The translation industry is ever-changing. In fact, it is a subject to many technological innovations. One of these innovations is the use of CAT tools. A Computer Aided Translation tool is a computer program aimed to help language service providers. It is important to understand that they are not automatic translation tools... Read more


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    The translation industry in numbers: what you should know

    Translation is one of the biggest industries worldwide. Considering there are many languages, it makes sense that there are different possibilities of combinations for language pairings, there are different kinds of services provided, etc. Translation services are, indeed, an integral part of the global... Read more


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    Corporate localization

    When talking about corporate localization it is important to remember that this is a strategy located at the end of standardization. And in order to fully grasp the meaning of the previous sentence, perhaps it is better to start with some definitions. Regarding localization, is a strategy that brings a shift of focus to the plate within an organization... Read more


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    International mother language day – a very special day for translators

    The International Mother Language Day is a very important festivity for language lovers and linguists, but the truth is that February 21 has a higher meaning that most of the people think. It is the day when citizens across the world, from the biggest cities to the smallest communities, celebrate the language diversity and the wonderful fact... Read more


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    A very varied holiday – presidents’ day celebration

    Presidents’ Day is one of the most patriotic holidays in the United States. The reason is simple: American people get together and honor the lives of former presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. What makes this... Read more


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    Valentine’s day across the world

    Valentine’s Day has become a popular celebration across the world. With its origin on the story of a priest who married young couples in secret, this day is all about celebrating love and since love is universal, many countries around the world honor it in different ways. They say the language of love is universal, yet each culture has some... Read more


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    Interesting facts of the linguistic industry

    This globalized era offers a variety of opportunities for businesses that know how to connect with customers. The key for this connection is, first of all, speaking the clients’ language. This, along with the need for exchange of information, has led to an increasing demand of linguistic services for any kind of sector... Read more


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    Spanish for tourists: discovering a new wonderful experience

    Hispanic countries are the perfect destinations for tourists. Those nations combine diverse rich cultures and unique people. Plus, they master a language that influences 442 million of native speakers, (non-native speakers arrive at 100 million), and that is the third most popular language on the Internet. The tourists that master Spanish can experience the Hispanic experience... Read more


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    All you need to know about cat tools

    Computer Aided Translation tools, or simply known as CAT tools, are an important asset. Today, translation is more important than ever due to a globalized world where the demand for multilingual documentation keeps growing... Read more


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    Culture and localization

    Back in the old days, when companies expanded their business in a foreign country, the solution was simple: they just needed to translate their product information and advertising materials… or at least this was all they thought was needed the volumes of work translation agencies manage are... Read more


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    How to successfully work from home

    Knowing more than one language in these times of technology and development allows you to find many job opportunities. One of them is to be able to work from home as a translator or interpreter, since there are many companies that give you the opportunity to work for them as a freelance translator, as well as Translator Pub... Read more


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    The holistic role of a translator

    The translator is a professional with the ability to take a text in a source language and change it into a new language, making it understandable to the speakers of this target language.But the role of a translator goes beyond that. They have to understand in an exceptional way the document he/she is translating because they are different situations where a translator can get in trouble translating a document into... Read more


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    Keep trusting in translatorpub to find your ideal translator in 2019

    It is a fact that Globalization and technology have taken over our lives. Gates to the outside world have been opened to us and now we can connect with anyone around the world. Therefore, it is very important to have a good multilingual approach to ensure professional and personal success. Today, companies dare to enter markets of different cultures and this is the reason why it is so important... Read more


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    What to expect in the translation industry in 2019

    New beginnings always generate expectations, doubts, and some excitement. However, to the Translation Industry, 2019 is a year filled with more challenges, research, and innovation. Among them, innovation in technology is the leading flag leading the way for this industry. In fact, the impact of technology on... Read more


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    How to become more competitive as a freelancer in 2019

    As new challenges come with a new year, working on your own also poses a new set of demanding tasks to face. Paradoxically, the tricks from being a freelancer derive from being your own boss. On the other hand, being a freelancer comes with several benefits and many of them translate into working from home, being in control of your time, and choosing who you work for... Read more


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    At TP, you'll find translators for your projects during holidays

    Each part of the world has its own way to live the holidays. For example, not all cultures celebrate the New Year’s Day on January 1st, like the Chinese calendar or the Islamic calendar (Hijri New Year). The ‘Rosh Hashaná’ (Hebrew New Year), was last September 12th, and the Nowruz was celebrated on March 21st (based on the Gregorian calendar). Experienced translators give consideration to nationality and cultural aspects like that in order to always be... Read more


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    Expanding your areas of expertise for more translation projects

    It’s that time of the year! As the year is coming to an end, we celebrate Christmas with our friends and family with gifts, lights everywhere, Christmas trees and lovely dinners. There’s something special about this day, like a sense of wonder looking at all the beautiful lights, the decorated Christmas trees and everything... Read more


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    Happy new year!

    We know this has been a good year for all our members, since we have seen thousands of completed jobs in our platform. The satisfaction of a good job for both agencies and freelancers reflects in the constant growing of our community, which now counts with 19,839 users (19,804 freelancers and 35 agencies).

    The end of a productive... Read more


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    Most popular places to enjoy christmas

    It’s that time of the year! As the year is coming to an end, we celebrate Christmas with our friends and family with gifts, lights everywhere, Christmas trees and lovely dinners. There’s something special about this day, like a sense of wonder looking at all the beautiful lights, the decorated Christmas trees and everything... Read more


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    Translation mistakes in advertising: funny or disastrous?

    Sometimes, funny wrong expressions in a billboard are meant to be noticed to provoke a laugh. In fact, certain brands base their entire marketing efforts in this style of communication. Spelling errors, however, can also be an accident. With good or bad results, who knows? It all depends on the luck factor. When a global company is arriving to a new market, ... Read more


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    Linguistic family tree

    Saint Nicholas Day is a highly popular holiday in different countries around the world, especially in Europe. The Saint is so profoundly present that, depending on the local culture, he can be the patron saint of children, sailors, the falsely accused, young women or merchants... Read more


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    Holidays worldwide: Saint Nicholas Day

    A language family is a group of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language, called the proto-language of that family. Linguists describe the daughter languages within a language family as being genetically related. They have often used trees and branches as metaphors to explain and map the connections between language groups.

    There are thousands of spoken languages in the world and most can be traced back in history to show how they are related to each other... Read more


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    Common jobs in the translation industry

    The translation industry is constantly growing and thought translators are the most prominent professionals, there are many other career fields in this industry.

    Translation is about allowing communication while converting the information from a source language to a target language. This process often involves different roles including Project Managers, Editors, Proofreaders, among others... Read more


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    What is computer aided translation?

    Computer Aided Translation (CAT) is a type of human translation supported by specialized software. The technology assists a translator’s tasks by providing translations for phrases or sentences that they have translated before – thereby increasing productivity. In fact, a CAT tool is one of the most critical in a translator’s arsenal.

    Unlike Machine Translation (MT), which is lightning-fast but requires rigorous post-editing, CAT... Read more


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    Some facts about thanksgiving day

    Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. It’s officially the beginning of holiday season and an amazing opportunity to get together with our beloved ones and enjoy their company. Every November, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of the month. Families across the U.S. gather for a traditional turkey dinner and watch the Macy’s Parade or some matches.... Read more


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    Veteran’s day facts

    Veterans Day is the day we remember and honor all men and women who have fought in combat since World War I. It is marked each year on November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice (cease-fire) that ended that war. The armistice was signed in 1918, and President Woodrow Wilson first began the tradition of it as a day of American national remembrance in November 1919. In 1938, it became an official national holiday, and in 1954 it became known as Veterans Day instead... Read more


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    Happy author's day

    National Author’s Day is celebrated each year on November 1. Allegedly, the origin of this day is thanks to Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, who was president of the Illinois Women’s club. McPherson was a teacher and avid writer who, apparently, wrote a fan letter to fiction writer Irving Bacheller to express her love for his story “Eben Hoden’s Last Day A’Fishin”... Read more


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    What is the linguistic relativity principle?

    No one would disagree with the claim that language and thought interact in many significant ways. Different theorists have tried to explain this situation in different ways. The linguistic relativity principle is the idea that the varying cultural concepts and categories inherent in different languages affect the cognitive classification of the experienced world in such a way that speakers of different languages think and behave differently because of it... Read more


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    Skills you gain when working as a freelancer

    When working as a freelancer, you are not just doing your regular job. You are multitasking. You need to offer your clients the very best of you, and that means performing a great project management, being assertive and having clear accounting reports. When you started your freelance career, you probably thought it would be easier than actually is. That you will be in the best financial moment... Read more


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    The top 10 translation software

    Digital translation offers different advantages including saving time and costs. However, finding the right translation tool may be harder than expected because it requires some specific analysis regarding the needs of each company... Read more


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    The multilingual brain how different languages make thoughts

    One of the most common questions is whether all human beings think in a similar way—regardless of the language they use to convey their thoughts—or if the language we speak affects the way we think. This question has entertained philosophers, psychologists, linguists, neuroscientists, and many others for centuries.. Read more


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    Wishing you a halloween that screams!

    It was almost midnight of the deadline date and the project wasn’t finished. A hard noise came from the window that almost paralyzed the dedicated translator that was struggling with the most difficult glossary of his entire career. Trembling, he went to check that everything was in order, thinking that perhaps the small but bloodthirsty goblin had returned. He sighed in relief when he realized that it... Read more


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    How to start generating clients as a freelancer

    Freelancing is attractive to professionals of different sectors and Translation is one of them. A freelance business gives more flexibility in numerous ways. At its core, it refers to offering a skill in exchange for payment. If you’re just getting started, it’s likely that you are unsure about how to find new clients or get opportunities... Read more


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    How to present executive projects in a foreign language

    Project managers from all types of companies often need the services of professional translators. Those project managers have multilingual communication needs almost daily, as their subsidiaries are based overseas and their business partners speak different languages. Unless a Project Manager (PM) contracts a linguist, he/she would have a horrible time communicating with.. Read more


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    Saving for retirement as a freelancer

    Being your own boss implies much more expenses, responsibilities and discipline than working for a company. The freedom to choose the projects you prefer, having a flexible schedule and working from anywhere you like, are advantages you can only achieve as a freelance but they come with a price.

    First, you need to have more structure and self-motivation, because as anemployee you just follow the... Read more


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    From latin to spanish

    Interpreting consists in rendering a spoken or signed language into another one while maintaining the meaning and intention of the source language content.

    The demand for interpretation and translation has been around for centuries in the history of humanity and, with the evolution of technology, some practices were enhanced or automated. In fact, nowadays interpreters can work remotely and through different... Read more


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    From latin to spanish

    The history of a language is a passionate topic. Latin was the basis for most languages. This universal language was originally spoken in Latium, in the Italian Peninsula. Through the power of the Roman Republic, it became the dominant language, initially in Italy and subsequently throughout the Western Roman Empir... Read more


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    Selecting a master in translation studies

    The fast pace of the world moving and the rise of competitiveness requires professionals to continue studying and developing. A master is an academic degree that can be pursued after completing an undergraduate program. A Master in Translation Studies is a good choice for linguists who are passionate about intercultural communication.
    There are multiple options all over the world, and all of them are designed to prepare proficient ... Read more


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    Time- management tips for freelancers

    When you start your life as a freelancer, you think that this type of work will give you the total flexibility of owning your time and working whenever you want. In a way, it is. But if you really want to live from that, in a short time you realize that this pace could not be profitable. You need to work hard... Read more


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    Neural machine & AI

    For a long time, the machine translation's relationship with human translators was no more complex than post-editing badly translated text, a process most translators find to be a tiresome chore. With the advent of Neural Machine Translation (NMT), however, Machine Translation (MT) is not just something that creates more tedious work for translators. It is now a partner to them, making them faster and their output more accurate... Read more


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    Reasons to learn a new language

    As an adult, learning a new language can be a challenging process but no matter how hard it might get, the benefits of speaking more idioms far outweigh any challenge. As a translator, it’s practically a requisite to love languages but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a sense of feeling lost at first. Luckily, this feeling can easily go away the more you allow yourself to immerse into a new idiom. Do you still have doubts? Here are some reasons to learn a new language... Read more


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    Differences between analytic and synthetic languages

    A language is called ‘synthetic’ if it adds (bound) morphemes (i.e. inflectional morphemes) to words in order to indicate grammatical relationships. On the other hand, if a language indicates grammatical information through unbound morphemes or syntactical constructions, it is called ‘analytic&rsquo... Read more


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    What is linguistic typology

    Linguistic Typology is the field that studies and classifies languages based on their functional and structural features. It is comprised by the analysis, comparison and classification of languages, and studies the structural similarities between languages regardless of their history. There is evidence from linguistic varieties around the world that languages may not be entirely random from a sociolinguistic point of view and linguistic typology is certainly an area that tries to give explanations to these findings.... Read more


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    Romance languages are the most beautiful

    They say there is a language for every occasion. There is a joke that says if you want to talk about war, speak in German; for a business conversation, use English; French is the sound of love, and if you want to talk to God, you must do it in Spanish. This joke has its origins in the words of Roman Emperor Charles V, “I speak several languages but use only Spanish to talk to God... Read more


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    Advantages of having a translation memory

    Translation memory software (TM) is a linguistic database that translators use to help count words during the whole process of translation and enhance their use. It is ideal to reduce costs and produce quicker turnaround times for the delivery of projects. Besides, it keeps maintain consistency throughout the work... Read more


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    Manipulation of ideology in translation

    The translation activity involves much more than the simple act of transforming a text from one language to another. This industry, in the same way that education, the arts and the media, are social educators; that is, they contribute to the generation of a cultural identity and the transmission of knowledge and... Read more


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    These are the best softwares for translation

    Over the past decades, different industries have evolved thanks to technology. One of these is translation, which had experienced the advancement of machine translation technology without placing the same effort in mechanisms to improve production, until some companies focused on translation software to support human translation instead of trying to replace it... Read more


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    A good translation respects the cultural identity

    A language postulates in itself a model of reality and a phonic association with the universe it describes, so we cannot separate language from culture. Both linguistic equivalence and cultural transfer are at stake when translating. Translation is a cultural fact that means necessarily cross-cultural communication because translation enables language to cross borders and helps intercultural exchange and understanding... Read more


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    Building skills as a specialized translator

    Translators need a set of skills and linguistic skills are of the utmost importance. Being a translator is a challenging job, and takes a lot of talent, study and hard work to master. Therefore, translator need to keep developing their skills permanently and to stay connected to at least two different cultures... Read more


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    Market size of the language industry

    According to recent data from Statista, the vast majority of language agencies are small firms offering only translation services, while usually the larger language companies are considered full-service providers. These services include, apart from translation, transcreation, localization, dubbing, voice-over, desktop publishing, consulting, and others. Often, they are supported by advanced softwares which add progress and innovation in the industry.. Read more


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    Intellectual property translation projects

    All over the world, there are different organizations built around an innovative idea and their success comes thanks to this valuable idea. This is the main reason of protection of the intellectual property (IP)... Read more


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    The translation industry across the world

    According to a report by IbisWorld, translation services are expected to keep on growing and reach USD$47 billion globally by the end of 2018. The US represents the largest single market for translation services. Europe is a close second and Asia is the largest growth area. Currently, business is generated from the government and private industries alike. According to the US Bureau of Statistics, the translation industry is expected to grow by 42% between 2010 – 2020... Read more


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    How to translate idioms

    Idioms reflect the way a group of people think and express themselves. It is a great way to learn about others’ cultures through idioms. For example, Germans are known to be sausage and beer lovers, thus many German idioms seem to be about sausages and beer; on the other hand, the Malay’s Simpulan Bahasa often tells stories of crocodiles, cows and goats... Read more


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    New as a freelancer? All you can expect from now

    Starting a career as a freelancer can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. It is not only about having more flexibility but also about readjusting to a new budget and to a new lifestyle. Freelancing has many advantages but, as most types of jobs, it comes with ups and downs... Read more


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    How to get the best projects as a freelancer

    There is no recipe for freelancing success because there is no approach that can fit all. In the world of freelancing, convincing potential clients that you are the best fit for the job is always a challenge... Read more


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    Current facts about translation

    Translation and globalization are big business—and the field of service providers comprises some big and growing businesses. 2017 saw some massive movement among large companies in the space, but smaller businesses had a place in the market as well. Lots of startups in tech have emerged, including countless marketplaces and hybrid Machine Translation tools... Read more



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    A bad translation can ruin a brand's reputation

    Want a good laugh? Just read a funny compilation of epic translation fails. They are hilarious, and if you go for a walk you will find them everywhere: in signs, product labels, and offers in stores. Then, afterwards, you will surely be liberated from stress... Read more


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    Tips to create the right network of translators for your different needs

    It does not matter at what stage in your career you might be, having a network is always crucial. After all, succeeding in business is often about making the right connections. When you are a freelance translator, being in business mode is a priority.... Read more


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    Resources to practice your interpreting skills

    An interpreter needs an appropriate level of knowledge on the target and source language, good memory and knowledge of the surrounding world and subjects of speech besides from skills like speaking, listening, understanding and grammar because an interpreting career requires you to follow long speeches and interpret them practically immediately... Read more


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    Advantages of working as a freelancer

    It is widely known that freelancing offers a lot more of freedom and flexibility than desk jobs, which makes this career path very attractive for many professionals across fields and across the world. Freelancers get to choose among a variety of factors including the type of work they will do, who they will collaborate with, how man... Read more


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    Medical translations, only for specialists

    Medical translation remains as one of the most delicate and demanding fields in the translation world. This type of translation is one of the most difficult because medical texts contain a huge amount of abbreviations, acronyms and terms specific to the industry, as well as medical content in a language that ordinary consumers can understand easily... Read more


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    Old english words and modern meanings

    Medical translation remains as one of the most delicate and demanding fields in the translation world. This type of translation is one of the most difficult because medical texts contain a huge amount of abbreviations, acronyms and terms specific to the industry... Read more


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    You need these skills to become a professional translator

    The business world is becoming a tougher place every day for monolinguals. We know for sure that doing business in the language of your client is one of the keys to international business success. Learning languages is a time investment, for sure. However, it will pay you dividends if you learn a little of the languages most relevant to your field.... Read more


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    Top 5 business languages

    The business world is becoming a tougher place every day for monolinguals. We know for sure that doing business in the language of your client is one of the keys to international business success. Learning languages is a time investment, for sure. However, it will pay you dividends if you learn a little of the languages most relevant to your field.... Read more


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    The right translation of novels can ensure reader’s good experience

    The Spanish speakers who try to read the original version The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha (better known as Don Quixote), encounter such difficulties to understand the text that they have to look for an edition of current Spanish. If this happens with the most emblematic novel of that language due to the enormous linguistic differences with the old Spanish, it is easy to think that when it is translated into other languages... Read more


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    Importance of accuracy in technical translation

    All technical documents need to be accurate in order to be efficient. Besides, this type of content should reflect the brand image of the company. Technical translation covers translation of documents produced by technical writers including for instance manuals or user guides, and the nature of these documents is why the translation needs the highest standards in precision and accuracy... Read more


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    Proofreading: the necessary factor for a professional translation

    Translation has helped cross boundaries because the content created can be available in native languages across different parts of the world. Translation is definitely not a new concept and it has enabled different companies to look beyond geographical barriers. But the process of translation itself is not enough if it doesn’t include one of the most important steps, which is proofreading... Read more


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    Translation of poems a High-skilled task

    TTranslatorPub has established itself as a leading portal connecting language service providers and people or businesses who need their services. It is easy to use for both parties and widely known across the world... Read more


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    How Do I Charge For Translations: Basic Calculations – (Text) Volume

    Different Approaches?
    Starting out as a translator can be overwhelming. There are so many aspects that you need to consider, from marketing to finances. Writing your first proposals or bids can also be a frightening experience. But we have some good news... Read more


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    Turn Translation Skills To Success – Working With Translation Agencies

    A fast way to start your career and receive ongoing projects is to cooperate with translation agencies. Such agencies have already an established client base and need linguists with certain skills. Receiving projects from translation agencies means they need to know you are around... Read more



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