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.
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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…
4 Freelance Translator Nightmares (And How to Avoid Them)
We understand the difficulties and joys of the translation industry. Know how to avoid freelance translator nightmares with these key tips!
Why Translators Love Netflix (And Other Streaming Platforms) in 2026
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and other streaming platforms never stop hiring translators. Learn why the streaming era is a career goldmine for language…
The Life of a Translation Project Manager
There are a lot of different skills involved in being a translation project manager, from being good with people to organization.
Key Questions Translation Companies Ask Before a Project
Many translation companies have a problem on their hands when it comes to finding new clients, and these potential clients are also affected by it as well. What’s…
The Most Famous Multilingual People in History
Being royalty or a politician means getting a lot of benefit from knowing multiple languages. Someone in a position of power needs to be able to communicate…
Funny Examples of Totally Avoidable Translation Fails
Funny Examples of Totally Avoidable Translation Fails Have you ever used Google Translate? Sometimes you get what you’re looking for, if it’s one word or a simple…
58 Acronyms and Common Translation Industry Terms That May Puzzle You
58 acronyms and terms that come up constantly in translation and interpreting projects, from TEP and fuzzy matches to XLIFF, RSI and ISO 17100, explained without…
Global B2B Marketing: Why Translation Drives International Revenue
For enterprise B2B sellers, translation is not a marketing cost, it is a revenue enabler for longer sales cycles, ABM campaigns, and the C-suite stakeholders who…
7 Questions to Ask Before Your Next B2B Translation
If your goal is to expand your company beyond domestic or even international markets that speak English predominantly, you realize how important it is to…
Work From Anywhere as a Freelance Translator
It’s often difficult to describe to people what it means to be a freelance translator. Read more.
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