Phrase TMS: The Translator's Dilemma of Control vs. Convenience
We have seen that CAT tools have been developed with different objectives in mind, leading to a difference in the use of the program by...
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The ProZ Pro Bono Blog
Subrina Afrin
Apr 293 min read
Role of Coherence in Translation: Bridging Language Gaps
In a world that thrives on global connectivity, the significance of translation cannot be overstated. It serves as the bridge that...
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Zeinab Eltaher
Apr 263 min read
Pay It Forward
I remember those days when I was young, sometimes, my family and I watched Egyptian series on Nile TV, a TV channel which broadcasted...
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Yuna Guillamot
Apr 232 min read
Trados's biggest competitor, MemoQ
Last week, we had a quick dip into the world of Trados. The comments ignited and a lot of you seemed incensed that I had started with...
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Mica Ruiz
Apr 192 min read
Breaking Ground: A ProZ Pro Bono Journey
In the realm of linguistic barriers, the first steps toward breaking them down are often the most crucial. As a driving force behind ProZ...
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Subrina Afrin
Apr 173 min read
The Ripple Effect of Language Support in Underserved Communities
In a world that thrives on communication, language can often be the barrier that stands between individuals and the vital information or...
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Yuna Guillamot
Apr 122 min read
Decoding Trados Studio: Features, Flaws, and Fixes
Trados Studio is one of the most loved and hated computer assisted translation tools on the market. I started to work with Trados when it...
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Andrew Morris
Apr 42 min read
Becoming a World Citizen – Part 4
In parts 1-3 of this series, I wrote about developing a “world perspective”, and how the learning of foreign languages and the experience...
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Yuna Guillamot
Apr 22 min read
Comparing CAT Tools
Hello everyone! I’m a bit of a geek, so I’m going to try and introduce you to some of the computer assisted translation tools that are...
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Subrina Afrin
Mar 252 min read
Translating Hope: The Transformative Power of Words in Humanitarian Endeavors
In a world where communication is key, language barriers often stand as formidable obstacles, hindering the flow of vital information and...
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Subrina Afrin
Mar 203 min read
Embarking on Your Volunteering Journey: A Translator's Guide
Volunteering is an admirable endeavor that allows individuals to contribute their time and skills towards making a positive impact in...
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Laura Lipson Girard
Mar 183 min read
A sense of belonging
According to the Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs pyramid, having a sense of belonging is one of our main needs as human beings, just above...
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Subrina Afrin
Mar 133 min read
Boosting Engagement: Ten Top Tips
In the vast digital landscape where attention spans are shrinking, grabbing and maintaining your audience's attention is crucial. Whether...
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Silvia Helena Marin
Mar 113 min read
Do you feel lonely as a translator - Part 4
She was gone. She had passed away. The reality of her death haunted me every day, and the pain was unbearable. I missed her terribly (I...
166 views14 comments
Andrew Morris
Mar 63 min read
Becoming a World Citizen – Part 3
I wrote in parts 1 and 2 of this series about Dr King’s famous “world perspective” and how, in aspiring to that ultimate goal, the...
107 views3 comments
Silvia Helena Marin
Mar 43 min read
Do you feel lonely as a translator - Part 3
After all the struggle with my typewriter, I reasoned that it would be best to jot down everything and then type the text. I devoted days...
179 views12 comments
Andrew Morris
Feb 283 min read
Becoming a World Citizen - Part 2
So global citizenship may be the goal we're heading for, but how on earth do we get there? In the first part of this series, we talked...
186 views8 comments
Subrina Afrin
Feb 263 min read
The Vital Role of Ambassadors in Humanitarian Translation
In the vast realm of humanitarian aid and global charity work, the role of ambassadors often goes unnoticed, yet their contribution is...
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Shams Daroueesh
Feb 213 min read
Erupting into translation
I did not study Arabic, English or translation. When people ask, “Why did you choose to translate?” my answer is “bad Arabic, bad...
159 views4 comments
Silvia Helena Marin
Feb 193 min read
Do you feel lonely as a translator - Part 2
Have you ever had the impression that the Supreme Alien Entity of Mars was plotting against you or your translation job?
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