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- May 02
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Coronavirus glossary Part 2: Epidemic vs Pandemic
With the coronavirus outbreak came various medical terms. It can sometimes be difficult to remember them all. But you need them to understand the news as the situation evolves and every day brings new events. Here is a glossary with […]
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- Apr 29
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Your cheat sheet to coronavirus terminology: Part 1
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With the coronavirus outbreak came various medical terms used by professionals to describe the new virus and desease. It can sometimes be difficult to remember them all. But you need them to understand the news as the situation evolves and […]
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- Nov 30
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Best tips on how to start your translation career
Are you a university graduate or a bilingual searching for ways to start as a freelance translator? How many of times have you heard that it is very hard to start your translation business and how much work does it […]
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- Aug 31
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Word alert #3: client vs. klient
When you do business in Poland you use just one word for clients and customers – klienci. This is why it is sometimes incorrectly translated into English as “clients”. So what is the difference between the two words? Customer […]
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- Aug 28
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Translation tip #1: Translate ideas, not words
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Translation enables communication When we learn a language we first learn single words. Then, we learn phrases to build sentences. But the sentences are not the goal. The goal is to communicate effectively with people around us. The same is […]
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- Aug 23
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How to find the best translator for your company?
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If you already decided to hire a translator instead of a translation agency you have to bear in mind that not all translators are the same. Some specialize in technology, some in law and others in medicine. But specialization should […]
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- Aug 14
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What is specialised translation?
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If you have searched for the right translator for your company or if you have experience in dealing with translators and linguists, you certainly have come across the term specialised translation. You maybe wonder how it is different from normal […]
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- Aug 07
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Foreign language – do you really know it?
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A few words about foreign languages and translation and do you really need to know everything about them. It’s great that you know your mother tongue well, but… My previous translation tip (Translator – know your mother tongue inside out) was […]
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- Aug 04
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Pathetic does not mean ‘patetyczny’
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In this post, I will write about another pair of false friends in English and Polish i.e. pathetic and patetyczny because it seems that Polish people (yes, and some translators too!) still have problems with these two words. Pathetic Used […]
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- Jul 31
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Learn how quality can benefit your business
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Did you know that inefficient communication in foreign languages and spelling mistakes can lead to financial loss? Research shows that poor communication and ineffective collaboration prevented companies from making major international deals. Also, language and cultural barriers are often blamed […]
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