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Jan 26, Questions About Translation

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:23:03 GMT

Have questions about translation? Use the Question Form on this page to ask them.

Jan 19, Foreign Language Dictionary: Always Right, Always Accurate?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:35:22 GMT

Difficulty in translating? A foreign language dictionary is ready to help. But can it really? Are dictionaries as reliable as we are used to think and how to check their quality? The answers are here.

Jan 16, Translation Dictionaries: Which One Is Good?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:08:56 GMT

English, Spanish, Welsh, Hungarian, Swedish, German, Korean, Hindi. Need help in finding a suitable dictionary? Check this list of paper translation dictionaries.

Jan 4, Free Language Translation: Computers and Humans at Your Service

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:18:52 GMT

Free language translation is usually low quality if produced by translation software. But it can be reliable and accurate if provided by professional translators. Find out more about these options.

Dec 29, Assessment of Foreign Language Translation Needs

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:49:51 GMT

What are your translation needs? Before entering into the jungle of foreign language translation, a nonlinguist, who is charged with buying a translation, should know exactly what he/she wants.

Dec 8, New Year Greetings in Ukrainian

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:01:16 GMT

If you have Ukrainian-speaking loved ones, relatives, friends, or colleagues, send them this nice New Year poem as your greetings:

Рік Новий - казковий час!
Хай здивує щастям Вас
Рік добра і рік кохання.
Тож приймайте привітання:
Будьте добрі та здорові,
Побажаємо любові,
Світла й радощів багато,
Щоб життя було, як свято!

And here is my English word-for-word translation of this poem: Рік Новий - казковий час!
(The New Year is a fairy time!)
Хай здивує щастям Вас
(Let it surprise you with happiness,)
Рік добра і рік кохання.
(This year of good and love.)
Тож приймайте привітання:
(So accept our wishes:)
Будьте добрі та здорові,
(Be kind and healthy,)
Побажаємо любові,
(We wish you love,)
Світла й радощів багато,
(A lot of light and joy,)
Щоб життя було, як свято!
(Let your life be as a festival!)

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Dec 8, New Year Greetings in Russian

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:01:16 GMT

More New Year poems. But these ones are in Russian. Surprise your Russian-speaking friends by sending them these Russian New Year greetings. The first poem:

Старому году оставьте печали,
Забудьте тревоги, обиды, беду —
Только здоровья, успехов и счастья
Я вам желаю в Новом году!

My word-for-word English translation of this poem: Старому году оставьте печали,
(Leave sorrows to the Old Year,)
Забудьте тревоги, обиды, беду —
(Forget anxieties, grievances, and misfortune.)
Только здоровья, успехов и счастья
(Be healthy, successful, and happy!)
Я вам желаю в Новом году!
(This is my wish to you for the New Year.)

The second poem:

Стучат часы, уходит старый год,
Шуршит его последняя страница.
Пусть лучшее, что было, не уйдет,
А худшее не смеет возвратиться!

And my English translation: Стучат часы, уходит старый год,
(A clock is ticking, the Old Year is passing,)
Шуршит его последняя страница.
(Its last page is rustling.)
Пусть лучшее, что было, не уйдет,
(Let the best things that have been in life remain)
А худшее не смеет возвратиться!
(And the worst do not dare to return!)

Dec 6, "Excuss Me Miss, Did You Say You're Pregnant?"

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:44:43 GMT

My friend Christi was living in Chile. She was there as a missionary for our church. As missionaries, we pledge to spend full time preaching the gospel

Nov 16, Hindi Translation News

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:45:34 GMT

The language situation in India, news about Hindi translation and Hindi language.

Oct 17, Nothing succeeds like SBI!

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:55:47 GMT

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Oct 4, Language Diversity: Communication Through Translation

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:08:13 GMT

The more language diversity is taken into consideration in translation decisions the more adequate your translated text will be.

Sep 14, Lowering Translation Fees

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:14:51 GMT

We try to pay as little as possible for everything, including translation services. But if we want an adequate translation, we can't cut corners. However, ways to reduce translation fees do exist.

Jun 27, The SBI! $100 Independence Special!

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:49:49 GMT

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Jun 8, Free translation from/into English/Russian/Ukrainian

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:35:07 GMT

I am a Russian/Ukrainian native speaker with fluent English. I have graduated from the Kiev (Ukraine) State University with a major in journalism. I have

Jun 6, Робота для невролога: Терміново потрібен невролог для перевірки термінології

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:48:04 GMT

Ви невролог, який: - працює з пацієнтами з хворобою Паркінсона,
- добре володіє українською мовою та
- живе в Україні?
Велика американська перекладацька компанія зі світовим ім’ям пропонує ТЕРМІНОВУ роботу неврологу з України. Якщо Ви відповідаєте вищезазначеним вимогам та зацікавлені в цій роботі, дайте про себе знати прямо зараз! Інформація про роботу Перевірка перекладених шкал для пацієнтів. Вам треба буде впевнитися, що використана точна термінологія, яка є прийнятною для пацієнтів в Україні. На цю редакторську роботу повинно піти не більше 30 хвилин. Якщо Ви також можете перекладати з англійської на українську, повідомте нам про це і, можливо, ми замовимо у Вас мовні переклади, після того як Вашу кандидатуру затвердить замовник. Пишіть, не зволікаючи, оскільки невролог потрібен терміново.

Jun 6, Neurologist For Medical Revision/Translation Job Is Needed!

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:48:04 GMT

Are you a neurologist who: - Works with Parkinson's Disease;
- Is fluent in Russian and/or Ukrainian;
- Is living in Russia or Ukraine?
A reputable top-ranking US translation company is looking for you, a Russia-based or Ukraine-based neurologist. The job is URGENT. Please use the contact form to send your details. Job Info: Revision of translated scales for patients. You will need to ensure that the terminology is accurate and appropriate for patients in Russia and/or Ukraine. The review should take no more than 30 minutes. If you also provide translation services, please let us know and you may be offered translation assignments upon approval of your candidature by the client. Please contact us immediately. We urgently need a qualified Russian and/or Ukrainian neurologist for this revision job.

Jun 6, Работа для невролога: Срочно нужен невролог для проверки терминологии

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:50:43 GMT

Вы невролог: - работающий с пациентами с болезнью Паркинсона,
- хорошо знающий русский язык и
- проживающий в России?
Крупная американская переводческая компания с мировым именем предлагает СРОЧНУЮ работу неврологу из России. Если Вы соответствуете вышеприведенным требованиям и заинтересованы в этой работе, дайте знать о себе прямо сейчас! Информация о работе Проверка переведенных шкал для пациентов. Вам нужно будет убедиться, что использована точная терминология, приемлемая для пациентов в России. Эта редакторская работа должна занять не более 30 минут. Если Вы также можете переводить с английского на русский, сообщите нам об этом и, возможно, мы закажем у Вас языковые переводы, после того как Вашу кандидатуру утвердит заказчик. Пишите, не откладывая, так как невролог нужен срочно.

Jun 3, Successful Document Translation

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:29:17 GMT

Document translation is extremely important as it is central to the smooth running of international business. Many translated documents carried out by

May 3, Looking For A New Life And New Possibilities?

Tue, 03 May 2011 07:54:33 GMT

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Mar 28, Love Sayings: Concept of Love in English Language

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:54:14 GMT

English love sayings and love proverbs that reflect the attitude of English people to love according to a linguistic research.

Mar 14, China's experience of breaking through the language barrier

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:19:49 GMT

Poland and Ukraine are preparing for Euro 2012. One of the challenges for them is to overcome the language barrier. China has valuable experience of language

Mar 14, Poland, Euro 2012, and EuroLang-2012 Project

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:27:28 GMT

Despite the fact that Poland is a partner of Ukraine for Euro 2012, the concept of the language training of the population in Poland is radically different

Mar 10, Kyiv Will Recruit 6,000 Volunteers for Euro 2012

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:36:24 GMT

Kyiv students are offered to become volunteers. All volunteers will take a 100-hour training course and will get bonuses. Kyiv is steadily approaching

Mar 10, Euro 2012: Volunteers in Lviv

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:33:41 GMT

Through the volunteer service, Ukraine seeks to get the broad masses of population involved in the organization and holding of Euro 2012. For example,

Mar 9, Language Barrier: Shall We Overcome?

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:19:51 GMT

Ґаварітє па-рускі (i.e. speak Russian), ticket agents say to

Mar 7, Ukrainian Government Employees will Learn English for Euro 2012

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:30:15 GMT

33,722 employees of central executive bodies of Ukraine are to complete English learning courses for the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. According

Feb 22, Vacation on the Desna River

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:15:30 GMT

My husband and I spent a three-week vacation on the Desna River in Chernihiv Oblast. It was in July of 2010. I took a lot of photos of this quiet river

Feb 21, Interactive Map of Russia: Regions and Languages

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:31:42 GMT

This map of Russia shows oblasts and republics, their photos and brief descriptions, the Russian language and other languages spoken in Russia.

Feb 19, Will Your Website Be Penalized By Google?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:49:19 GMT

Attention! Achtung! Внимание! Google has the bleak future in store for websites that are devoid of content, provide no value to the Web and for its visitors, are full of outsourced content, are essentially content farms and article directories.

Feb 19, What To Do So As Not To Be Knocked Out By Google This Year?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:49:19 GMT

The mantra "Keep it real and add value" in relation to website and link building now is a topical issue more than ever. Google may knock your website out if it is of a substandard quality. What to do to avoid this fate?

Feb 6, e-transcriptum : Free Translations For Genealogical/Historical Purpose

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:03:35 GMT

e-transcriptum (www.e-transcriptum.net) is a free translations service, based on a volunteers team. It provides translations from old documents, for genealogical/historical

Feb 2, Interactive Map of Ukraine

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:23:02 GMT

This map of Ukraine shows Ukrainian regions with their respective capitals, the percentage of the population that considers Ukrainian their native language, photos and brief descriptions of regions.

Jan 28, Make Your Foreign Language Translator Like You: A How-To Guide

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:19:05 GMT

Ten easy steps to make your foreign language translator like you.

Jan 25, Think International and
Set Realistic Deadlines

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:33:08 GMT

Going global is advantageous to any company because it generates more sales and profits and reduces dependence on a local market. In their efforts to expand

Jan 25, What Is Globalization?

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:52:59 GMT

What is globalization? The globalization definition seems neutral - it is the growing integration of societies and economies - but its effects are both encouraging and frustrating.

Jan 23, Proofreading And Editing Of Translations

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:45:53 GMT

When it comes to proofreading and editing of translations, nonnative speakers stepping forward as editors can do more harm than good mangling a professional translation.

Jan 23, Your "Getting Accurate Translation" Checklist

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:19:24 GMT

This Getting Accurate Translation checklist is intended to help translation customers to get a translation of the required quality.

Jan 22, Web Site Translation: Two Things To Know

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:14:56 GMT

You can't ensure that you reach all your customers worldwide through Web site translation unless you implement best practices in search optimization.

Jan 16, The Year In Translation News – 2010

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:04:20 GMT

2010 is history now. It has become a tradition to compile different year-end lists for the Old Year. Lists of best companies to work for, best places to

Jan 15, Online Education Programs. Are They Right For You?

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:28:27 GMT

Should you take online classes? Are online education programs the best option for you? Find out here.

Jan 12, Quality In Professional Translation Service

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:01:18 GMT

Translation quality is such a subjective thing to measure unless you set the translation parameters based on which a professional translation service can make the translation for you.

Jan 12, Free Translations and Professional Translators

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:08:52 GMT

Is it possible to get free translations provided by professional translators? Of course it is. And here is how...

Jan 11, Translation Errors, Problems They Cause, and How to Avoid These Problems

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:24:45 GMT

The worst thing you can do to ruin your business or relations with foreign partners is to take a do-it-yourself approach to translation and interpreting.

Jan 10, Discounts in Translation Fees

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:35:55 GMT

There are translators that never give a discount. I personally, as a professional translator, do not welcome discounts in translation fees either, but

Jan 10, News About Turkish Translation

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:39:07 GMT

Get the latest news on Turkish translation. Discuss and share your own news stories, views and opinions.

Jan 4, WikiTranslation.org

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:32:30 GMT

WikiTranslation is a wiki project where you can receive free human translations. A community of volunteer bilinguals (not necessarily professional translators)

Dec 27, This Free Book Is For You If You Sell or Want to Sell Services Online

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:21:41 GMT

If you are like me, the author of this blog, sell your services over the Web, this book will be interesting to you. I have discovered it some time ago and it has been an eye-opener for me. Sections of this book do provide some useful reading that teaches very important things about selling services online. I sell translation services. The services that you sell (or would like to sell) may be quite different. But it doesn't matter much in this case because the book I am talking about ("The Service Sellers Masters Course") shows anyone how to attract potential clients and convert them into paying customers. The down-to-earth approach detailed in this book will help you build a theme-based content website that attracts targeted potential new clients, firmly establishes your credibility, inspires trust and gets that all important first phone call or e-mail from a prospective client who wants to learn more about your service and to hire you for the job. The Service Sellers Masters Course is a free e-book. Click here to download and start reading it right now! You can save it to your desktop and pass it along to your colleagues, friends, relatives, bosses, and anyone who sells services online.

Dec 24, Buy One Get One Free Holiday Special

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:47:34 GMT

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Dec 20, Thai Translation News Coverage

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:19:51 GMT

An expansion/contraction factor in Thai translation and its implications for translation buyers. Thai language translation in the news.

Language Translation Blog

Jan 26, Questions About Translation

Jan 19, Foreign Language Dictionary: Always Right, Always Accurate?

Jan 16, Translation Dictionaries: Which One Is Good?

Jan 4, Free Language Translation: Computers and Humans at Your Service

Dec 29, Assessment of Foreign Language Translation Needs

Dec 8, New Year Greetings in Ukrainian

Dec 8, The Buy-One Get-One Free Holiday Special Is Here!

Dec 8, New Year Greetings in Russian

Dec 6, "Excuss Me Miss, Did You Say You're Pregnant?"

Nov 16, Hindi Translation News

Oct 17, Nothing succeeds like SBI!

Oct 4, Language Diversity: Communication Through Translation

Sep 14, Lowering Translation Fees

Jun 27, The SBI! $100 Independence Special!

Jun 8, Free translation from/into English/Russian/Ukrainian

Jun 6, Робота для невролога: Терміново потрібен невролог для перевірки термінології

Jun 6, Neurologist For Medical Revision/Translation Job Is Needed!

Jun 6, Работа для невролога: Срочно нужен невролог для проверки терминологии

Jun 3, Successful Document Translation

May 3, Looking For A New Life And New Possibilities?

Mar 28, Love Sayings: Concept of Love in English Language

Mar 14, China's experience of breaking through the language barrier

Mar 14, Poland, Euro 2012, and EuroLang-2012 Project

Mar 10, Kyiv Will Recruit 6,000 Volunteers for Euro 2012

Mar 10, Euro 2012: Volunteers in Lviv

Mar 9, Language Barrier: Shall We Overcome?

Mar 7, Ukrainian Government Employees will Learn English for Euro 2012

Feb 22, Vacation on the Desna River

Feb 21, Interactive Map of Russia: Regions and Languages

Feb 19, Will Your Website Be Penalized By Google?

Feb 19, What To Do So As Not To Be Knocked Out By Google This Year?

Feb 6, e-transcriptum : Free Translations For Genealogical/Historical Purpose

Feb 2, Interactive Map of Ukraine

Jan 28, Make Your Foreign Language Translator Like You: A How-To Guide

Jan 25, Think International and Set Realistic Deadlines

Jan 25, What Is Globalization?

Jan 23, Proofreading And Editing Of Translations

Jan 23, Your "Getting Accurate Translation" Checklist

Jan 22, Web Site Translation: Two Things To Know

Jan 16, The Year In Translation News – 2010

Jan 15, Online Education Programs. Are They Right For You?

Jan 12, Quality In Professional Translation Service

Jan 12, Free Translations and Professional Translators

Jan 11, Translation Errors, Problems They Cause, and How to Avoid These Problems

Jan 10, Discounts in Translation Fees

Jan 10, News About Turkish Translation

Jan 4, WikiTranslation.org

Dec 27, This Free Book Is For You If You Sell or Want to Sell Services Online

Dec 24, Buy One Get One Free Holiday Special

Dec 20, Thai Translation News Coverage

Jan 25, Think International and
Set Realistic Deadlines