A reader asks: I am a freelancer working largely through agencies. I am retired and a US citizen, and I currently live in Vietnam. I am considering relocating to Europe - more specifically, France - and I am uncertain what the tax consequences would be. Currently I do not pay taxes to anybody … [Read more...] about Reader question: freelancing in the EU
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Reader question: deviating from the source text
A reader asks: I come from a court interpreting background, and we have to be super-faithful to the original--how much do you advise a translator to deviate (if that's the right word) from the original? Short answer: In 2003, PEN held a tribute to Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez. Edith Grossman, (legendary … [Read more...] about Reader question: deviating from the source text
Reader question: how do I find good agencies to apply to?
A reader asks: I'd like to apply to more translation agencies, but how do I find good agencies to apply to? This question applies to a lot of people who want to work with agencies, so let's talk about it. There are various online databases of translation agencies; for example I launched my … [Read more...] about Reader question: how do I find good agencies to apply to?
Which language is "the best"?
I am often asked this question, in various forms: I want to become a translator/interpreter: which language should I study? Which language is the most in-demand for translation and interpreting? What is the best language for a translator or interpreter to know? The answer, like the answer to … [Read more...] about Which language is "the best"?