‘Translation’ Sector

5 steps to a successful document translation experience

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

It is currently 2:44 a.m. MST. I played basketball last night until 11:00 p.m. “Got my exercise on,” as the young’uns would say. I came home, showered, watched Deadliest Catch with the wife and finally decided to go to bed at about 1:00 a.m. I have to be awake at 6:00 a.m. for a golf tournament.

If you are anything like my wife, you’ve just asked yourself “what are you doing awake?”

Truth be told, I’m thinking about document translation. I know, my life is ridiculously awesome.

Without further ado, here are 5 steps you should follow for your next document translation project:

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Help me win this awesome Australian radio contest

Monday, June 21st, 2010

A radio station in Australia is currently holding the greatest radio competition ever. They are offering a prize of hotel accommodations in Sydney and the chance to watch the World Cup Final at the official FIFA Fan Fest site at Darling Harbour. All one has to do is translate some text into a different language and then call the radio station to read it live on the air. Basically, they are looking for a World Cup fan with language skills.

World Cup fan, check. Language skills, check.

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