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!
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday
My online course Beyond the Basics of Freelancing is for mid-career translators who want to: earn more money enjoy their work more avoid stagnation market to better clients The next session starts on Monday (February 19) and runs for four weeks. It's fully online and open to … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday