Dirty Little Secrets for Translators

16
Jul

under-editing vs. over-editing

homepageUnder-editing is generally characterized by the following features:

Errors (spelling, typos)
Mistranslations (TT does not match ST)
Inconsistent terminology
Inaccuracies
Inconsistency in figures, units of measurement, etc.
Incorrect formatting
Not following project-specific instructions

Over-editing is typically characterized by preferential rather than necessary changes.

Source: SDL Training Material

14
Jul

Pronunciation Guide

Use VOA’s Pronounce to correctly pronounce names and places quickly and easily. VOA’s pronunciation guide has helped people around the world pronounce challenging words in the news since 2000.

Read more: http://names.voa.gov/

 

10
Jul

Stylish Business Cards

While I was browsing the Zazzle website to create a business card for a friend, I discovered their new and stylish templates. Apart from the typical business card shapes, they now offer rounded edges, linen texture, silver effect, glittered patterns and other cool shapes. You can get 100 business cards for about EUR25.00. Here are some new templates to get you inspired!

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