German Orthography for Language Pros

March 22, 2018

Many years after its introduction, seasoned translators and interpreters still occasionally struggle with the finer points of German orthography reforms. Take this time to…

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The Ins and Outs of Game Localization

November 15, 2017

Translating games sounds appealing, but any game localization expert will tell you how challenging this industry is. With a variety of contexts and styles,…

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Get to Know Your Glands: A Closer Look at the Endocrine System

September 12, 2017

Thymus gland or thyroid gland—which is which and where? True or false: all glands have ducts. Hashi…who? Attend this webinar to examine the endocrine…

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Transcreation: Translation With A Twist

May 4, 2017

Advertising copy should be transcreated rather than translated. The idea of “transcreation” usually generates a lot of curiosity. But have you ever thought about…

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Translating for the Courts

March 9, 2017

Observe like a detective, be faithful like a court interpreter, decide like a judge. These are the three basic skills every translator needs to…

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Specialization: Why and How, and What’s the Big Deal?

February 9, 2017

Translators and interpreters are told they should specialize. But why? And how narrowly? And how do they achieve it? Join presenter Karen Tkaczyk in…

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The Basics of Intellectual Property Law for Translators

October 15, 2015

Intellectual Property Law (IPL) can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with editorials, journals, and authors in literary translation. Translators often wonder what…

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Translating Patents for Evidence and PCT Filing

October 1, 2015

Attend this webinar to learn the requirements for the translation of patents for evidence in proceedings at national and international patent offices and courts,…

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Translating for the International Development Sector

October 14, 2014

International development-translating for government agencies, development contractors, NGOs and private foundations that work in developing countries—may be the biggest specialization you’ve never considered pursuing.…

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Problems, Solutions, and Precipitates: Translating for the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Cosmetic Industries

September 9, 2014

Quality assurance systems and regulatory requirements often drive translation needs in the broad chemical industry. We translate standard operating procedures, quality assurance checklists, validation…

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Ouch! That Translation Hurts! Challenges that English-into-Arabic Medical Translators Face Daily

April 9, 2014

Not only is medical content challenging for Arabic translators, but also the difference in clinical settings that might not have a relevant equivalent in…

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Technical Writing for ‘Into English’ Translators

January 28, 2014

Superb writing skills are not the first thing that comes to mind when talking about a technical translator’s skill set. The focus is usually…

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