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LINGUISTIC ENIGMAS: 7 Words Without Translations
CATEGORY / 12/12/2013 Learning a new language is tough. Unique grammar, foreign slang, bizarre cultural connotations... these elements make translation a subtle art. And to top it all off, some words aren�t just difficult to translate, they�re virtually impossible to! Read More
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Should you accept Bitcoin for your translation work?
CATEGORY / 10/12/2013 As Bitcoin�s use around the planet grows, here we look at some of the pros and cons of accepting payment in Bitcoin for translation work. Read More
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Make Lemonade: 4 tips to help you get the best out of your employers
CATEGORY / 03/12/2013 Being a freelance translator means dealing with a variety of employers. Some will be clear communicators who are easy to work with, while others will be more difficult. Follow these tips in order to get the best out of every employer. Read More
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Retail Therapy: How to Shop Your Way Around the World
CATEGORY / 28/11/2013 The US tradition of Black Friday got us thinking about other shopping days and events around the world. We went on a search for some of the globe�s best and most interesting shopping experiences. Read More
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Phantastic Filipino
CATEGORY / 25/11/2013 Why on earth is Filipino spelled with an �F� when there�s a �Ph� in Philippines? Human life is full of mystery. Read More
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Return to Babel: What If The World Spoke One Language?
CATEGORY / 21/11/2013 �Now the whole earth had one language and the same words,� begins the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. The immense feat of building a tower �with its top in the heavens� seemed feasible to a people united by the power of a common language. Read More
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Features Versus Cost: How to choose the right kit when working freelance
CATEGORY / 17/11/2013 Working freelance means that everything you need for your work has to be paid for out of your own pocket, so many freelancers have to think long and hard about the equipment they will need Read More
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8 Familiar Things Whose Names You Didn�t Know
CATEGORY / 12/11/2013 If you�ve just opened an article about linguistic trivia (which would be difficult to deny), you�re likely to fall into one of two categories. Read More
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Find the Needle in a Haystack Translation Hashtags
CATEGORY / 07/11/2013 Translators, like many other freelancers, have been quick to catch on to the business benefits of Twitter. Networking as a means of finding new work opportunities and as a way to connect with other freelancers is an essential tool for the modern translator. Read More
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5 easy ways to supplement your translation income!
CATEGORY / 05/11/2013 As a freelance translator, there may be occasions when translation work is thin on the ground and you are looking for additional ways to boost your income. Read More
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