By Independent Contributor: Jim Jones Photo by Cristina Gottardi on Unsplash There are four types of formulaic expressions (熟语) in Chinese: collocations (惯用语), two-part allegorical sayings (歇后语), proverbs (谚语), and chengyu (成语). Numbering between 5,000 and over 20,000 … [Read more...] about Strategies for Translating Chengyu
Why You Should Present at Professional Conferences
By Sijin Xian Photo by The Climate Reality Project on Unsplash A few weeks ago, my inbox buzzed with excitement as an email from my Spanish language colleague, Ale Duran, popped up. She extended an invitation to join her for a live chat on subtitling later this month on her … [Read more...] about Why You Should Present at Professional Conferences
Navigating New Horizons: Reflections on ATA64 as a First-Time Attendee
By Luyi Yang Photo: ATA Chinese Language Division Dinner at ATA64 October spells excitement for language professionals based in North America, as the American Translators Association Annual Conference usually takes place around this time. In late October 2023, I flew to … [Read more...] about Navigating New Horizons: Reflections on ATA64 as a First-Time Attendee
TIP of Our Time: A Chronicle of the Toronto Interpreters Practice
By Fang Sheng Photo provided by Toronto Interpreters Practice (TIP) Working as an interpreter can be isolating. In this article, I explore how the Toronto Interpreters Practice, founded by a group of interpreting professionals in 2017, provides a valuable solution to the … [Read more...] about TIP of Our Time: A Chronicle of the Toronto Interpreters Practice
How to Launch Your Career in the Language Industry: A Guide for Aspiring Language Professionals
By Chuiqing Kong Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash Anyone who has worked as a translator or interpreter will tell you that it is not just a job, but a career filled with excitement and satisfaction. By fostering communication and bringing people closer together, language … [Read more...] about How to Launch Your Career in the Language Industry: A Guide for Aspiring Language Professionals
