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Books Every Translator Should Read (For Fun)

Books can give you a glimpse into a world that was previously invisible. Here are some recommendations of fun books that will keep you entertained and teach you more about language, cultures or the translation industry.

Veronika
9th November 2021
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Best Tips For Working Across Multiple Devices

For Translators

4 Tips For Working Across Multiple Devices (For Translators)

Once you have more than one computer, it can get pretty messy pretty fast to work across devices. Here are some tips to keep you sane.

Veronika
26th June 2021

For Translators

Sample Invoices for Freelance Translators (Germany Edition)

FInd out how to write invoices when you're in Germany and have clients in Germany, the EU or non-EU countries.

Veronika
23rd May 2021

For Translators

The CV scam explained

If you're a translator with a website, it's very likely that you will get people sending you their CVs before long. Let me tell you about the CV scam, how it works and how to protect yourself from it.

Veronika
22nd October 2020
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For Translators

How to get started as a translator

Let's look at how you can get started as a freelance translator, what you need to be aware of and how you can connect with clients.

Veronika
20th July 2020

For translation clients

5 Tips For Having Your Board Game Translated

So you've created a board game and you've decided to translate it into other languages to make it accessible to a larger audience. How can you make sure you get a good result? Today we're looking at what you as a developer should consider to ensure you get a good translation for your board game.

Veronika
23rd May 2020

For Translators

memoQ, SDL Trados, OmegaT: What is a CAT tool and do you need one?

If you're starting out as a translator, you may have heard about CAT tool. What's a CAT tool exactly and should you buy one? We'll also look at how much CAT tools cost and how you might get a discount.

Veronika
22nd April 2020
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For everyone

The Best Podcasts for Translators and Linguists

What are the best podcasts for translators and linguists? Let me tell you!

Veronika
5th February 2020

For Translators

World Business Register – Is it a scam?

We talked about scams and how to spot them before, but there are other scams out there apart from check fraud. After working in-house as an English to German translator for almost 10 years, I started my life as a…