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Preparing for an interpretation assignment

  • Post author:Anke Betz
  • Post published:24. October 2019
  • Post category:English/interpretation/interpreting/myths about interpreting/professionalism
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I'm having to interpret at very short notice the next two days, so preparing properly is a bit of a challenge, seeing as I was called only yesterday to fill…

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Just bought me a thermometer – now I’m a doctor!

  • Post author:Anke Betz
  • Post published:8. October 2019
  • Post category:English/interpretation/interpreting/myths about interpreting/professionalism
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What do you mean "No, you're not"? Well, if you've ever heard that "anyone who knows more than one language can be a translator and/or interpreter", here's an excellent video…

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Negotiating successfully

  • Post author:Anke Betz
  • Post published:17. May 2019
  • Post category:English/freelancer/negotiating/professionalism/translation
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I have mentioned the ATA's Blog for new translators before, and the latest post is a re-post from copyediting.com about negotiating for freelancers and it is really good! It lists…

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Another year, another annual general meeting

  • Post author:Anke Betz
  • Post published:20. March 2019
  • Post category:annual general meeting/BDÜ LV Bayern/English/JMV/professionalism
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As you probably know, I am not only translating, interpreting and teaching (besides having a pretty full personal life), but am also active in my translators' association here in Germany,…

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The Seven Virtues of the New Translation Era

  • Post author:Anke Betz
  • Post published:2. February 2019
  • Post category:English/professional translation/professionalism/translation
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I recently came across an article on ATA's The Savy Newcomer blog which, although originally published in 1997, is just as relevant (not only for new) translators and interpreters today.…

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Work-life balance

  • Post author:Anke Betz
  • Post published:16. August 2018
  • Post category:English/health/professionalism/Work-Life-Balance
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The other day, I received one of the best compliments (in my mind) a freelancer can get: "I really admire you, because you do all these things for yourself outside…

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