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Toxic Translation: A Twelve-Step Program for Self-Injuring Translators

April 28, 2021 By PLD 1 Comment

Wendell Ricketts* Originally posted at Provenwrite.com Read the Portuguese version of this article translated by Juliana Samel The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily express the American Translators Association's … [Read more...] about Toxic Translation: A Twelve-Step Program for Self-Injuring Translators

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Why must interpreters work in pairs?

April 7, 2021 By PLD Leave a Comment

by Denise Bobadilha Originally published on LinkedIn in Portuguese on August 19, 2018 Copy edited by Lynnea Hansen A regular Q&A with clients: I need an interpreter for a two-hour event, three hours at most. And I was told that two interpreters are needed for this job. But … [Read more...] about Why must interpreters work in pairs?

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interpreting, Translation & Interpreting

Working the Room

March 10, 2021 By PLD 2 Comments

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By Melissa Harkin Are you familiar with the expression “to work the room”? It means: To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation. To interact with one’s audience, take cues … [Read more...] about Working the Room

Filed Under: Translation & Interpreting, Translation Conferences

Best Tips to Help Pass Certification Exams

December 16, 2020 By PLD 1 Comment

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Certification exams have seen a notable increase in popularity as they open new career opportunities for exam takers. That is if they pass one. Passing the exam can be tricky. Not rarely do people fail at the first attempt. Aside from learning diligently, what can help you … [Read more...] about Best Tips to Help Pass Certification Exams

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Certification Exam, Translation & Interpreting

I’ve Just Received a 50,000-word Project! What Now? The Challenges Posed by Large-Volume Projects

December 9, 2020 By PLD 1 Comment

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By Jorge Davidson Originally published on LinkedIn in Portuguese on November 16, 2020 After talking to a fellow freelance translator who had just received information about a potential large project, I thought of trying to summarize the things we must keep in mind when sending … [Read more...] about I’ve Just Received a 50,000-word Project! What Now? The Challenges Posed by Large-Volume Projects

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