Unexpected time out
2020 has thrown us quite a few curveballs already, forcing us to be more flexible than we perhaps ever thought possible.Not having any or less work or not being able…
101 things a translator needs to know – #34
When to say noIt's tempting to accept every job out of customer loyalty, but it's better to say no than to agree to an unrealistic deadline, or if you are…
Interpretation – a closer look, part II
If you have experienced simultaneous interpretation on the listener end but never tried it themselves - or if you're just curious what challenges are involved, here's an interesting (and funny)…
Interpretation – a closer look, part I
For those of you who may have experienced interpretation on the listener end but never tried it themselves - or if you're just curious what this "real-time translation" (not really…
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Finally – we made it!
Yes, after some very different and in part difficult weeks and months, we finally reached the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation! If I'm honest,…
Staying fit
I don't know about you, but these past months, when so much has been impossible to do due to the shutdown and restrictions, not being able to do sports several…
Professional translation – Part 2
Last week, I wrote about how important it is to have a professional translation done of a professional website or other advertising material or really any professional content. Today, I…
Always learning something new
Even as my student are in the middle of their state examinations, my continuous training doesn't stop, either. Given the current situation, the main focus is on remote interpreting and…
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Cheers!
The written exams are over! Yeah! Yes, I know, orals aren't far off, but right now it's time to celebrate getting through this part! So cheers to you! And please…
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Getting ready
If this were a normal year, the written exams for the state certification of my future translation colleagues would already be over. Due to the lockdowns and subsequent interruptions of…
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