Phrases that get on translators’ nerves II

Translator speaking about best rates

Translators’ best rate

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Phrases that get on translators and interpreters’ nerves

Translators vs interpreters

Translators work with written texts and interpreters work with spoken utterances

To see more information on the difference between translation and interpreting and the consistent habit of misusing these term visit ATA on NPR.

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The magic in translation

The magic in translation (click on the image to enlarge)

The magic in translation (click on the image to enlarge)

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How translators handle procrastination

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freelance translator

Procrastination: the evil every translator has to face.

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An infant translator: transitional objects

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A translator-to-be

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Interpreting fails

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Booth interpreter

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How does a translator know it is time to stop working for the day?

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A freelance translator at the doctor’s office: carpal tunnel syndrome

carpal tunnel syndrome

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A translator at the doctor’s office

Many translators suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome: a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist. It may be caused by continual repetitive movements or by fluid retention.


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Translators’ commandments #6– “You shall never forget about risk management tools”

In order for you not to be scammed by fake agencies, con artists and other deceiving people use only professional translation agencies

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Translators’ commandments #5 – You shall never forget the freelance translator’s dress code

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