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Golden rules for booth interpreters: use short sentences

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This is the third cartoon inspired by a series of YouTube videos about interpreting featuring Dick Fleming, formerly organizer of EU Commission interpreter training course and subsequently trainer of trainers. In this video, Dick describes the initial “golden rules” for interpreter trainees.

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Golden Rules for aspiring interpreters by Dick Fleming: express your ideas clearly

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Golden Rules for Interpreters: express ideas clearly

Golden Rules for Interpreters: express ideas clearly

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This is the second cartoon inspired by a series of YouTube videos about interpreting featuring Dick Fleming, formerly organizer of the EU Commission interpreter training course and subsequently trainer of trainers. In this video, Dick describes the initial “golden rules” for interpreter trainees.

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Golden rules for simultaneous interpreting by Dick Fleming

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Golden Rules for Interpreters starting out on simultaneous interpretation

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This cartoon is inspired by a series of YouTube videos about interpreting featuring Dick Fleming, formerly organizer of EU Commission interpreter training course and subsequently trainer of trainers. In this video, Dick describes the initial “golden rules” for interpreter trainees.

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What may happen if two BFF simultaneous interpreters met at the booth

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Simultaneous interpreters at the booth

Simultaneous interpreters at the booth

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I have recently shared an interpreting assignment with one of my closest friends who is an outstanding interpreter and got the idea for this cartoon. This is cartoon is pure fiction as we did not have even a minute to catch up. However, I cannot help but wonder what if…

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Facts about translators

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Facts about translators to educate your clients

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Are you tired of having your clients, friends, and family mix the two professions and make wrong assumptions about what translators and interpreters do? Here is a cute way to educate those around you and get them to know you better.

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How to type the dash (—) on a MacBook Pro

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MacHacks – Where is the dash on a MacBook Pro? Are you having trouble finding the dash punctuation mark on your Mac? Watch this video to see how you can type it.

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How does a freelance translator spell Christmas?

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How to right-click on a Mac

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Mac Hacks for translators. How to right-click on a MacBook Pro.

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Getting ready for International Translation Day — it’s time to shine!

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Getting ready for International Translation Day

It’s your time to shine, translator!

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Top 5 phrases for translators

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These are five phrases translators would hang on their offices’ walls. Check them out to have an idea of what a translator may feel like while working at their office.

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