A few months back, a colleague got in touch about an exciting travel translation project. Along with her partner, both born and raised in and passionate about their stunning, unspoilt corner of Aragon, she was setting up a new travel agency offering off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Pyrenees. Lardana Expeditions hopes to welcome international travellers. And […]
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Handy Resources and Useful Courses for Freelance Translators
Are you a freelance translator in the market for a little CPD? Here’s a run-down of some of the courses I’ve personally taken in the past, and some software I use, and can recommend wholeheartedly. Some of the links are affiliate links. If you end up booking through them, it won’t cost you a penny […]
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Translator or Copywriter: Which Do You Need?
You’ve decided you want to create a website, blog or marvellous content in a foreign language to tap into a new market. Brilliant. Now you’re looking for the perfect professional to help you out, and you’re pretty sure you’ve got two options: But you aren’t sure which is the right way to go about it. […]
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Why You Should Always Work With a Native Translator, and What “Native” Really Means
Among the professional translation community, it’s generally agreed that translators should only ever translate from a second language into their mother tongue. And that’s an excellent rule to stick to when you’re looking to work with a translator. But a lot of people who aren’t familiar with the world of translation get a little confused […]
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Tips For Maintaining Your Native Language As An Expat Translator
Hang on, did you say your native language? You mean your second language, right? I mean, how could you possibly forget your mother tongue? Much as the thought might sound, well, foreign, to anyone who’s never experienced it, I’m sure lots of you linguists out there will know exactly what I’m talking about here. If […]
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