Phrases that get on translators’ nerves III

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Phrases that get on translators’ nerves III — click on the image to enlarge

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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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This cartoon is inspired on a recent post in Musings from an overworked translator blog.

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The most dreaded question to ask a translator

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The most dreaded question to ask a translator — click on the image to enlarge

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“A translator’s idea of having fun”

“A translator’s idea of having fun” — spelling bee contest (click on the image to enlarge)

 

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Season’s greetings for translators

Sending season's greetings to translators can go wrong (click on the image to enlarge)

Sending season’s greetings to translators can go wrong (click on the image to enlarge)

Best wishes in 2013 from translator fun!

Translators’ hobbies

Translators' hobbies may be weird

A translator has fun playing word games.

Translators are often misunderstood. Their definition of “fun” may not be shared by most “normal” people. What about you, translator? Do you feel understood?

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A translator at a party II (International Translation Day)

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On International Translation Day (September 30th) I’d like to wish all my colleagues a wonderful day. This cartoon depicts a common attitude many non-translators have towards our profession. On the other hand, this article by Nataly Kelly published on the Huffington Post highlights the important role translators play in today’s world by listing 10 Ways Translation Shapes Your Life.

To all my colleagues out there: Happy International Translation 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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