Category: Translator life
16 online translation tools recommended by translators
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been updated in October 2019. The translation process can often be somewhat tedious—sometimes covering a multitude of topics, requiring extensive research and contextual knowledge. Fortunately, the digital revolution triggered ...
Faces of Gengo: Omer
A seasoned English to Turkish translator, Omer has worked as a Gengo translator for nearly half a decade. Read all about about his journey, favorite translator resources, and his own advice for aspiring translators. Nationality: Turkish Location: Istanbul Occupation: Sourcing Specialist at...
8 Free Tools For Translators to Boost Quality and Productivity
In this blog post, let's focus on translation quality and productivity. With these two goals in mind, I’ve put together a list of 8 tools that will help you produce better translations more efficiently without breaking your piggy bank.
The Best Facebook Groups for Translators
Social media has gained popularity over the years for business purposes, and the translation industry is no exception. Here are the best active Facebook groups for you to join for your professional development. Join these Facebook groups today to connect with other translators in your language pa...
Faces of Gengo: Dasa
An English to Slovak Language Specialist, Dasa has deep experience working in translation, book-editing and linguistic advisory. Read all about about her journey as a digital nomad, advice for new translators, and her top book recommendations in her interview below. Nationality: Slovak Loc...
Faces of Gengo: Regina
An English to Bulgarian Language Specialist, Regina started her career as an IT Specialist before becoming a freelance translator. Specializing in IT and technical translations, she believes good translators need to have good writing skills in their native language. Nationality: Bulgarian Locatio...