In a world of too many (and ever-increasing!) choices, most of us are familiar with the concept of analysis paralysis. In the face of too many options--whole, low-fat, skim, soy, or almond milk in that latte??--we either a) make no choice at all--let the barista pick...surprise me!--or b) waste … [Read more...] about Marketing tip: beating analysis paralysis
New podcast: Eve and Corinne’s favorite new tips and tricks
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne share some new tips and tricks to help you work more efficiently and learn new skills. Including: Text-to-speech proofreading (having your computer read your translations out loud). Addendum: the text-to-speech engine in MS … [Read more...] about New podcast: Eve and Corinne’s favorite new tips and tricks
Resources for practicing French interpreting
As I mentioned on a recent Speaking of Translation podcast about goal-setting, one of my medium-term goals is to improve my French interpreting skills. Because...well...everyone needs one big, crazy dream, and this is mine. Back in the day (think 2002-2003ish), I did a small amount of interpreting … [Read more...] about Resources for practicing French interpreting
Translation Workshop: French to English–open for registration
Thank you so much to everyone who responded to my recent survey about translation technique courses. The response to that survey was overwhelmingly positive, and I'm excited to announce that the first class--Translation Workshop: French to English is open for registration. The class will run for … [Read more...] about Translation Workshop: French to English–open for registration
Text to speech proofreading: worth a try!
Because I'm not a naturally gifted proofreader, I'm always looking for new and helpful proofreading tools. I have proofreading issues: I read too fast, and start skimming I don't enjoy proofreading, so I put it off Because I'm not naturally gifted at this task, I fear that I'm missing … [Read more...] about Text to speech proofreading: worth a try!