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Quiz: how much do you know about the CIOL DipTrans exam?
Interested in becoming a qualified translator? You’ve probably heard of the CIOL DipTrans exam. But how much do you know about it? Test yourself with our DipTrans quiz!
DipTrans Essential Guide 2022
Your essential guide to the DipTrans exam, the diploma in translation offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Updated for 2022.
What Transcreation Is and Why It’s No Gimmick
Why can’t people agree on what transcreation is? Is it just a gimmick to sell marketing translation? Where does transcreation diverge from bilingual copywriting? Find the answers and more in this article.
Are You an Expert on Phrasal Verbs?
How would you rate your knowledge of the grammar of phrasal verbs? Try your luck with our quiz to see if you’re a phrasal verb master!
Should You Capitalise Units of Measurement Named After People?
What are the capitalisation rules for units of measurement named after people? Test yourself with this quiz on SI units named after people.
Bullet Point Punctuation: Can You Punctuate a List?
Bullet point punctuation and punctuating lists can be confusing. Test your knowledge with this quiz from The Translator’s Studio.
Which is the Best CAT Tool 2021?
A freelance translator’s take on the best paid CAT tool and the best free CAT tool in 2021. Read before you buy your translation software!
Should I give an agency translation discounts for regular translation work?
Is a translation agency promising you regular work in exchange for translation discounts? Should you agree? Find out here.
Why Every Translator on Social Media Should Care About Nikki Graham’s Twitter Suspension
12 years, 7,000 followers and 25,000 tweets. Well-known translator Nikki Graham was hacked and Twitter resolved it by suspending her account.
The Price Difference Between Transcreation and Translation Explained
Price is one of the biggest differences between transcreation and translation. Why is transcreation priced differently?
What’s the Difference Between Translation and Transcreation?
he difference between translation and transcreation is that translation is about producing an accurate and idiomatic rendering of the original text. Transcreation, on the other hand, involves translating with more artistic licence.
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