In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve interviews Corinne about her recent milestone--passing the Colorado court interpreter certification exam for French. Eve and Corinne discuss how Corinne prepared for the exam, what resources she used, what the exam consists of, and how she plans to use … [Read more...] about New podcast: preparing for the state court interpreter certification exam
Plain language for into-English legal translators: early registration ends Friday
My superstar legal translation instructor Paula Arturo has developed a new online course, Plain language for into-English legal translators, that she'll be teaching in September. Early registration ($365, with various discounts available) ends on Friday, and we have a good group signed up, with room … [Read more...] about Plain language for into-English legal translators: early registration ends Friday
Should you allow clients to pay by credit card?
I often say that the worst reason to turn down a translation job is because you can't figure out how to take the client's money. However clients want to pay you, you want to make it happen. In 16 years of freelancing, I think I've probably been paid in nearly every imaginable way, including cash … [Read more...] about Should you allow clients to pay by credit card?
Guest post: Working as a genealogy translator
This is a guest post by German to English genealogy translator Katie Schober. Originally from St. Louis--with German ancestry--Katie earned a BA and an MA in German and was a Fulbright fellow in Austria. She now lives and works on the road as a digital nomad, with her Austrian husband. Regular … [Read more...] about Guest post: Working as a genealogy translator
New podcast: Translating books, with Kate Deimling and Mercedes Guhl
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne interview English to Spanish translator Mercedes Guhl and French to English translator Kate Deimling about translating books: a topic our listeners often ask about. Kate and Mercedes give us their thoughts on: Where to start if you … [Read more...] about New podcast: Translating books, with Kate Deimling and Mercedes Guhl