Our Definitive List of Translation Tools
The team at BeTranslated have put together a list of localization and translation tools useful for the daily activities of freelance translators
Translating Into High or Low German: Which One to Choose?
German, is spoken as a native language by 100 million people worldwide, and within the European Union, it is the most widely spoken first language.
How to Maintain Your Language Skills as a Translator
As translators, our language skills are our main tool. Ideally, we become more proficient in all our languages, including our mother tongue, throughout our lifetime, but that is not necessarily the case. Just as our computers and CAT tools need updating, so do our linguistic skills.
The Global Round-Ball Game: Why Americans Call Soccer “Soccer”
What is the proper English word for that “global round-ball game”? Is it “football” or “soccer”? This question has an interesting linguistic history.
4 Perfect Jobs for Polyglots
Is learning languages a hobby for you? Are you a polyglot, someone who speaks multiple languages fluently? Have you thought about what are the best jobs for polyglots?
What Makes a Language Sound Beautiful or Ugly?
The closeness of a language’s sounds to one’s own mother tongue also influences our impression of it.