I’ve been waiting for a Korean language dictation program to come out. I used a Korean voice recognition program which I don’t even remember the name of now 10 or more years ago, but I stopped using it because the program couldn’t keep up with my computer’s specifications. There are…
Category: How to Become a Translator
How to start out as a translator, introduction of translation market on the Internet
The Biggest Obstacles to Becoming a Freelance Translator
The title of this section is a little negative, but I kept it because it hints at the point I want to make. What do you think? What are the biggest obstacles to becoming a freelance translator? Foreign language skills? Native language skills? Experience and knowledge? Personal connections?…
How to Get Out of a Slump
A majority of the people that know me envy my job (all of them do, actually). It’s not that these people are envious because they have a great interest in my work or have a thorough knowledge of how I work. My guess is that the fact I don’t have…
Translation Industry Jargon Every Translator Should Know
As I write, concepts I need to introduce keep popping up and new concepts emerge that need explanation. Knowing all the translation industry jargon is not necessary and most of the terms are self-explanatory. However, some terms need clear understanding to avoid miscommunication on your part. For convenience’ sake, I’ve…
Two Practical Steps to Get Translating Jobs
Translation Market: Where It Is and Why This Is a Good Time to Be a Translator
How to Become a Translator: What You Really Need to Know
Being a translator is awesome! Thanks to globalization and the Internet (and other technological advances such as CAT tools), translators today have many new opportunities and can enjoy a degree of freedom and wealth that was not even thinkable until now. I myself enjoy my work and am proud of…
Some of the Top Freelance Websites for Translators
Stop Being Chased by Time: How to Live a Life Unbound by a Hectic Schedule
Learning a Foreign Language for Translation
I’m sure there are many theories and methods about how to learn a foreign language. Everybody has different circumstances and the current skill levels will vary by person, so although there’s not one best method that will work for everyone, I want to share a little bit from my own experiences…
