Many novice translators volunteer to translate humanitarian content in order to gain experience and boost their CVs. But let’s be clear: effective humanitarian translation requires more than linguistic skills. We cannot translate what we don’t understand. Complex terminology and concepts are involved, and without in-depth knowledge, the risk of a mistranslation is very high. Mistranslation…
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Staying up-to-date with CPD, or why I do it
The translation industry keeps changing as the world around us evolves, and technology too has played a large role in driving change. As a result, translators need to keep up with trends and technological advancements in order for us to remain relevant and competitive. One of the best ways to stay relevant is through continued…
New Interview
After having donated over a million words to humanitarian causes through TWB, I was approached by Swiss Global for an interview. As a humanitarian and legal translator, it was an opportunity to send a few critical messages to fellow translators. Read what I had to say here : https://swissglobal.ch/en/blog/translators-without-borders-words-for-a-good-cause/