How to be a really good translator
As a teacher, my task and goal is to confer not only the necessary skills required for translating to my students, but also to (hopefully) instill in them a sense…
What is localization…
...as opposed to "regular" translation?This is a question my students often ask me, and although the concept is clear in my head, it's not that easy to explain. Basically, it's…
FBI to the defense
Whatever you may thing of the FBI and its activities otherwise, it can teach the world quite a bit about professional, high-quality translation and interpretation. As Marie Brotnov wrote in…
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…
Taste the translation
Ever translated anything using one of those free online translation tools? I have, I admit it, but only to communicate with the French owners of the B&B we wanted to…
Why translation is like music
I came across this little film here by smartling. Not what I expected, but good nevertheless. Enjoy!