Dirty Little Secrets for Translators

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Sep
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Sep

Incomparable vs. uncomparable

Two or more things that can’t be compared with each other are uncomparable.
Something that is so good that it is beyond comparison is incomparable. Some dictionaries don’t list
Some dictionaries don’t list uncomparable, and your spell check might say it’s wrong, but it’s a perfectly good, useful word. It fills a role not conventionally filled by incomparable.

Source: Grammarist

25
Sep

Verbal-Linguistic Test

Are you good with the written and spoken word? Do you communicate with style or find yourself stumbling over your words? Find out where you stand with this (tought) test. language_admission_test_graduate_school_0

Please note that this assessment is meant for those whose first language is English.

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24
Sep
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Sep

Translation misconceptions

1) If you know a foreign language, you can be a translator
2) Translating is easy
3) Computers can now do translations
4) Having a professional translation is not crucial

Source: translatorbase.com