Training for Translators

Classes for translators and interpreters


Corinne McKay

Survey: online translation technique classes

Based upon requests from readers and students, I'm in the early stages of developing some language-specific translation technique classes (i.e. "Become a better translator: German to English") to be offered in 2018. If you are interested in this type of course, please take a short survey that I've … [Read more...] about Survey: online translation technique classes


Corinne McKay

Quick take: Learning a language with Duolingo

Since many translators are compulsive language learners--in addition to our working languages, it seems that we're always trying to learn new ones--I thought I'd give a brief overview of my experience studying Italian with Duolingo, a free online language-learning site. If other readers have used … [Read more...] about Quick take: Learning a language with Duolingo


Corinne McKay

New podcast: the basics of direct client marketing

In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne discuss the basics of marketing your freelance translation services to direct clients. We offer tips on deciding who to market to, beginner-friendly direct client marketing techniques, and what factors to consider before you start marketing … [Read more...] about New podcast: the basics of direct client marketing


Corinne McKay

Completely off-topic: Make a chocolate salami as a holiday treat

I took last week off to mountain bike in the Utah desert with my family (it was stellar, thanks for asking!), so I thought I'd ease back in to real life with an OT post. I like to cook, and I also like to combine creativity and cooking. Past off-topic posts on this theme have included: How to … [Read more...] about Completely off-topic: Make a chocolate salami as a holiday treat