Translation Blog - Tips for Translators

How to insult an entire kingdom with a single translation
CATEGORY / Languages
31/08/2016
Professional translation agency Tomedes considers why huge global companies keep making such public translation mistakes
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New translation brings Ancient Egypt to life for modern readers
CATEGORY / Languages
24/08/2016
A new translation of Ancient Egyptian texts is bringing history to life for the modern reader
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The power of a word: Tesla's translation tweak highlights the need for accurate translation
CATEGORY / Languages
17/08/2016
Car manufacturer Tesla has tweaked the translation on its Chinese website to avoid confusion between self-driving and assisted driving.
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Grow your translation career over the quieter summer months
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10/08/2016
Professional translation company Tomedes looks at how to grow your translation career over the quiet months of the summer - top tips for freelancers
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How to cope financially with summer vacations as a freelancer
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10/08/2016
Professional human translation agency Tomedes provides hints and tips about how to cope with the cost of a summer break for freelance translators
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What is being bilingual doing to your brain?
CATEGORY / Languages
03/08/2016
Professional translation company Tomedes considers how bilingualism affects the brain and looks at the advantages of speaking two languages
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Brazil's linguistic preparations for the Olympic Games 2016
CATEGORY / Languages
03/08/2016
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, professional translation agency Tomedes looks at Brazilian efforts to learn second languages
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Who is the world's most translated author?
CATEGORY / Languages
27/07/2016
Professional translation agency Tomedes examines the world's most translated author, Agatha Christie, and what makes her so popular
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Contemporary versus ‘true' translation
CATEGORY / Languages
20/07/2016
Professional translation company Tomedes considers the merits of modernisation as part of the translation of literary works
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Should you treat freelancing like running a business?
CATEGORY /
20/07/2016
Should you treat your freelance career like a hobby or a business? Professional translation agency Tomedes considers this question
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