The Scammers’ New Clothes

By The Savvy Linguist | June 14, 2023

I may be wrong, but scam activities seem to be inversely proportional to the economic cycle. Whenever there is the threat of an economic…

How to Plan Large Projects to Minimize Stress

By The Savvy Linguist | April 19, 2023

This post is a reblog, originally published in the Tool Box Journal on September 16, 2022. It is republished with permission from the author.…

Machine Translation vs. Human Translation: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace the World’s Second Oldest Profession?

By ATA Compass | April 5, 2023

Translators pride themselves on being excellent communicators, and so they should. After all, it’s their job! But sometimes, even the best communicators can talk…

Get More Done as a Freelance Translator – How to Plan Your Work and Become More Productive

By The Savvy Linguist | March 15, 2023

This post is a reblog, originally published on Marketing Tips for Translators. It is republished with permission of the author. Scheduling and planning are…

Should You Start a Translation Agency?

By The Savvy Linguist | February 15, 2023

You have been freelancing as a translator for a few years now, and you have settled into a good rhythm. You have some steady…

8 COVID-Era Online Language Practice Sites

By The Savvy Linguist | January 25, 2023

This post is a reblog, originally published on Carlie Sitzman’s blog. It is republished with permission of the author. As they venture off into…

Translator Profile: ATA Past President Ted Wozniak

By The Savvy Linguist | January 11, 2023

Many of you know Ted Wozniak quite well from his many years of dedicated service to ATA…but did you know he essentially worked undercover…

In Praise of Touch Typing

By The Savvy Linguist | November 9, 2022

The summer before I entered fourth grade, I was invited to join a special summer program at a local community college. I had the…

3 Ways to Use Testimonials When You Have NDAs

By The Savvy Linguist | September 21, 2022

This post is a reblog, originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission from the author. Testimonials are a great way…

7 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business With Client Referrals

By The Savvy Linguist | May 25, 2022

This post is a reblog, originally published on Marketing Tips for Translators. It is reposted with permission from the author. Do you know what…

Next Level Interviews: Jost Zetzsche

By The Savvy Linguist | May 11, 2022

In December 2021, Next Level had the opportunity to interview English to German translator Jost Zetzsche. Jost is known in the industry for his…

Volume Discounts: Should I or Should I Not?

By The Savvy Linguist | March 9, 2022

When was the last time you were asked to provide a volume discount? My guess is not too long ago. Did you say “yes”…