¿Qué dialecto árabe deberían dominar los traductores?
Aprender cualquier idioma requiere elegir un dialecto, pero en árabe esta elección es quizás más importante que en otros idiomas. Aprender cualquier idioma requiere elegir un dialecto, pero en árabe esta elección es quizás más importante que en otros idiomas. Esto plantea un problema para cualquiera que esté considerando aprender árabe para traducir: a menos […]
Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 4 of 6: Stage Fright, or Forgetting Your Lines
Introduction Most of us remember the feeling of acting in a school play. You practiced for hours until you memorized your lines flawlessly. You were confident and sure of yourself. Then, it’s opening night. You stand up on stage, under the hot lights, and in front of the crowd who is completely focused on you, […]
What Language do you Tweet?
Keypoints The Dominance of English on Twitter What’s the most popular language for a Tweet? Still English. According to a study by French media research company Semiocast, English accounts for approximately 34% of daily Tweets, making it the most widely used language on the platform. However, Twitter is far from monolingual. With over 232 million […]
Three Ways Freelance Translators Benefit From Social Media
Social media has transformed how professionals market their services, build relationships, and attract clients. For freelance translators, platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even specialized freelancers’ platforms offer unique opportunities to grow their business, increase visibility, and learn from the industry. Here’s how you can make the most of social media as a freelance translator. 1. […]
Simultaneous Interpretation Introduction |Part 1 of 6
Introduction to Simultaneous Interpretation Simultaneous interpretation is a vital skill in today’s interconnected world, used in high-stakes settings such as United Nations gatherings, presidential speeches, and large international conferences. This process involves an interpreter translating the speaker’s words in real-time, ensuring that listeners receive the interpretation without delay. During concurrent interpretation, the interpreter translates what […]
Basic Excel Functions: No More Long Division!
Welcome to this week’s Tip of the Week! If you’ve missed our previous Tips of the Week, be sure to check them out here. I have to confess something right off the bat: I never learned long division. When I was in elementary school, and then when taking standardized tests in later years, I would […]