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10 common misconceptions about the translator profession
These misconceptions seem to be quite common and they can negatively affect the evaluation of translators' work....
AI and Language Barriers
There has been continuous development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since its appearance in science fiction. We all remember the famous AI movie characters: HAL 9000 from "2001: A Space...
Exploration in the world of onomatopoeic words
Onomatopoeia, or words that reproduce the sounds of the surrounding world, are found in every language. However, a funny feature of this phenomenon is that different nations perceive, for example, th...
Humorous approach to English idioms
Learning English often involves learning mysterious idioms. An English teacher from Brazil, Róisín Hahessy, decided to simplify this process for her students by creating colorful illustrations. Thanks...
On the Path to Becoming a Sought-after Translator at an Agency
This text is an adapted translation of an article that first appeared on the blog Thoughts on Translation, dedicated to the life and work of an independent translator. The author of the article is Tom...
Copyright issues: what to do if your rights are violated?
Translators have the right to consider their work as a creative process, which the legislation recognizes as not just a mechanical transfer of text from one language to another. As a result of such wo...
Transcreation: the success of intercultural business
For the successful development of your business in the international arena, it is extremely important to understand the differences between transcreation and translation. In different situations, the ...
How can freelance translators protect themselves from fraudsters
The Internet provides translators with opportunities to cooperate with clients around the world, but the lack of personal contact with employers can lead to problems. Unfortunately, fraud is also comm...
What should you ask the client before starting the translation?
The translator's work is very diverse, and orders come from completely different industries. This is an idea that lies on the surface. Each of the orders has its own characteristics that must be taken...
English translation. Is a native speaker check necessary?
At the opening of the new national stadium in Japan in 2019, the visitors were greeted with such inscriptions as: "Please Push the Under Button" and "Hello, Our Stadium". Huge money was spent on the c...