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As a language professional, what strategies do you use to expand your vocabulary in L2?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 25, 2025

Reading extensively (books, journals, etc)	40.2%
Consuming media (podcasts, movies)	20.1%
Other (please share)	19.2%
Engaging in conversations with native speaker	10.0%
Using language apps or online tools	3.9%
Keeping a personal vocabulary journal	3.5%
Studying specialized glossaries	3.1%

229 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How did the scope/volume of the projects change over the course of your translation career?

By Michelle den Boer - featured on Apr 24, 2025

No clear pattern	31.8%
Smaller jobs	29.0%
Larger jobs	15.3%
Remains the same	9.0%
More medium-sized jobs	7.8%
N/A Other	5.5%
Fewer medium-sized jobs	1.6%

255 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

How would you rate your ability to translate your own writing accurately and naturally?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 23, 2025

Excellent	32.4%
Very good	27.5%
N/A (please share)	17.6%
Good	13.7%
Ok	3.9%
Avoid it!	2.9%
Needs work	2.0%

102 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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When I compare source and target file, I place the source file on...

By Ehsan Mirzaei - featured on Apr 22, 2025

the left side of my screen.	78.8%
the right side of the screen.	8.1%
N/A (please share)	7.3%
any side.	5.9%

273 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you ever heard of the 'Dunning-Kruger effect' in the context of AI?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 21, 2025

No.	45.3%
No idea what it is.	40.7%
Yes.	12.2%
N/A (please share)	1.7%

172 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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If you're not familiar with it, would you consider learning sign language in the future?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 20, 2025

No.	46.5%
It depends.	26.7%
Yes.	24.4%
Other (please comment9	2.3%

172 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which languages are seeing the most growth in translation?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 19, 2025

Other (please comment)	41.4%
Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)	35.1%
Spanish	5.4%
Arabic	5.4%
Hindi & Other Indian Languages	4.5%
French	3.6%
Portuguese (Brazilian)	2.7%
Korean & Japanese	1.8%

111 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you use print dictionaries?

By Alaa Zeineldine - featured on Apr 18, 2025

Never.	35.2%
Yes.	32.7%
Only for certain subjects.	28.3%
Other (please share)	3.7%

321 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Was your first job related to languages?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 17, 2025

No.	56.7%
Yes.	42.1%
Other (please comment)	1.2%

164 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How often are you asked to refer/suggest colleagues for language pairs other than your own?

By Camille Abou Jamra - featured on Apr 15, 2025

Rarely	48.8%
Never	25.6%
Sometimes	24.2%
Frequently	1.4%

215 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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If you won the lottery, would you keep working?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 14, 2025

Of course! I love what I do.	27.9%
Yes, but I’d go part-time.	22.3%
No, I’d retire and focus on other passions.	19.0%
Maybe—I’d take a break first.	10.5%
No, I’d travel and enjoy life.	10.1%
It depends.	7.3%
Only if I could start my own business.	1.6%
Other (please comment)	1.2%

247 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What resources do you rely on for culturally sensitive translation/interpreting?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 13, 2025

N/A (other).	35.2%
Glossaries or terminology guides.	28.9%
Academic or linguistic research materials.	13.3%
Bilingual colleagues.	10.2%
Professionals with culture expertise.	9.4%
Community-based organizations.	2.3%
Language access services (e.g., agencies).	0.8%

128 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How many official languages does your country recognize?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 12, 2025

1	61.3%
2	13.7%
+3	12.5%
3	7.4%
It has no official language.	2.6%
N/A (discuss)	2.6%

271 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Which of the following terms are you most familiar with?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 11, 2025

Climate change.	75.9%
Climate crisis.	10.4%
Other (please share)	9.4%
Climate emergency.	4.3%
Climate justice.	0.0%

278 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

As a linguist, how often do you find yourself procrastinating before starting a new project?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 10, 2025

Almost never – I dive right in.	43.2%
Occasionally – I need a little push.	24.0%
It depends on the project.	14.5%
Often. I tend to delay until the last minute.	8.5%
Always. Procrastination is part of my process.	8.2%
Other (discuss).	1.6%

317 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

When I travel, I mostly seek...

By anonymous - featured on Apr 9, 2025

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Do you believe AI translation enhances global tourism?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 7, 2025

When I travel, I mostly seek...

By anonymous - featured on Apr 6, 2025

Peace of mind and relaxation.	32.6%
Authentic, local experiences.	32.6%
Other (please specify).	16.3%
Convenience and ease.	6.2%
Self-expression and connection with others.	4.7%
Flexibility and spontaneity.	4.7%
Sustainable and eco-friendly travel.	3.1%

129 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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When was the last time you updated your ProZ.com profile?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 5, 2025

In 2024.	23.1%
I don't remember.	21.0%
At the beginning of 2025.	13.9%
More than a year ago.	12.5%
Last week.	11.0%
Last month.	9.3%
Many years ago.	8.2%
Never.	1.1%
Other - N/A (discuss)	0.0%

281 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

"AI is redifining human intelligence and creativity"

By anonymous - featured on Apr 4, 2025

Disagree	44.6%
Agree	30.5%
Not sure	20.0%
N/A (please share)	4.9%

305 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How do you typically respond to low-rate job offers?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 3, 2025

I ignore them and focus on better-paying work	56.2%
I accept them occasionally when work is slow.	24.1%
I try to negotiate for higher rates.	13.9%
I take them to gain experience.	3.5%
N/A (discuss).	2.3%

345 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

On average, how many hours do you spend on your phone each day?

By anonymous - featured on Apr 2, 2025

Less than 1 hour.	39.8%
1–3 hours.	36.6%
4–6 hours.	12.5%
N/A (discuss)	7.9%
7–9 hours.	1.9%
+10 hours.	1.4%

216 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How familiar are you with the new ProZ.com site?

By Nicolas C.. - featured on Apr 1, 2025

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Have you ever read any books or writings by African authors?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 31, 2025

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Are you saving time with AI in any way?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 30, 2025

No.	51.7%
Yes.	41.0%
Other (please comment)	7.3%

205 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

What conspiracy theories afflict translators?

By Mario Chávez - featured on Mar 29, 2025

AI is eliminating translators' jobs.	41.2%
What conspiracy theory? That's nuts!	27.9%
N/A (comment)	14.7%
Big LSPs are enslaving translators.	8.8%
Machine translation is taking over.	7.4%
The singularity is near.	0.0%
Crypto tech will render translators obsolete.	0.0%
Globalization pushed by secret cadres.	0.0%

68 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Do you have your native language(s) verified in ProZ.com?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 28, 2025

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If you could make AI disappear for everyone, would you?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 26, 2025

Of course!	39.3%
Maybe.	28.8%
Never!	24.3%
Other (discuss)	7.5%

572 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How good are you at "multitasking" at work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 23, 2025

Good.	33.3%
Average.	22.0%
Excellent.	18.1%
Not great.	14.1%
It depends.	10.7%
Other (please share).	1.7%

177 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Do you have Trados 2024?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 22, 2025

No.	77.4%
Yes.	15.4%
No, but I'll get it soon.	6.3%
N/A (comment).	0.9%

221 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

With AI in translation, which job are you most likely to get?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Mar 21, 2025

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How many Indian languages can you name?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 19, 2025

1-5	87.9%
+21	5.6%
6-10	3.3%
11-15	1.6%
16-20	1.6%

305 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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What is your primary work setting as a translator/interpreter?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 18, 2025

Always at home.	77.6%
Mostly at home.	15.0%
Equally at home and in an office.	4.5%
Mostly in an office.	2.4%
Always in an office.	0.5%

380 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

When was the last time you changed jobs?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 17, 2025

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Have you noticed any improvement in MT quality in the past 12 months?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 16, 2025

No noticeable change.	33.3%
Yes, slight improvement.	24.0%
Not sure / No opinion.	20.2%
Yes, significant improvement.	15.8%
Quality has declined.	6.6%

183 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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How many African languages could you name off the top of your head?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 15, 2025

How much of the literature you read is translated?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 14, 2025

10% or less	49.4%
10-50%	29.4%
50-90%	14.1%
Over 90%	7.1%

85 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which of these concerns you the most at the moment?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 13, 2025

Getting more or new clients	39.7%
The impact of AI on the industry	32.6%
Downward pressure on rates	11.2%
Work - life balance	8.5%
Maintaining the clients I have	5.5%
Keeping up with technology or other advances	1.9%
Shrinking deadlines	0.3%
Meeting increasing quality standards	0.3%

365 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Which of these months are your busiest?

By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Mar 12, 2025

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Have you already checked out the new upcoming site?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 11, 2025

No.	84.9%
Yes.	15.1%

332 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Are you able to regularly put aside some of your earnings into savings or investments?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 10, 2025

Yes	35.7%
No, only occasionally	25.5%
No	23.0%
Often, but not regularly	15.8%

196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Most of my income depends on ...

By anonymous - featured on Mar 9, 2025

1 - 2 of my clients	42.1%
3 - 5 of my clients	42.1%
6 - 10 of my clients	11.8%
11 - 15 of my clients	2.6%
16 or more of my clients	1.5%

195 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Have you added any complementary or supplementary services to your offering in the past 2 years?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 8, 2025

No	25.9%
Yes (please share)	24.7%
No, and I'm not planning to	21.9%
I'd like to, but I don't know what	17.8%
No, but I've been thinking about... (please share)	9.7%

247 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Would you consider yourself a cultural expert in the languages in which you work?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 7, 2025

Yes	55.4%
No	24.0%
Only in my native language(s)	20.6%

350 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you ever used Duolingo to learn/practice a language?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 6, 2025

Never, no way!	31.8%
Yes.	24.6%
No, but I'd like to check it out.	22.6%
Yes, it's great!	20.9%

358 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

So far this year, the work I receive has been:

By anonymous - featured on Mar 5, 2025

Declining	44.2%
Remaining steady	26.4%
Increasing	15.1%
I'm not sure yet	14.2%

416 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

Have you been asked to simply check AI translation/output (without necessarily making changes)?

By anonymous - featured on Mar 4, 2025

No	69.3%
Yes	30.7%

323 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

If you could choose a superpower to enhance your translator life, which would it be?

By Dan khatri - featured on Mar 3, 2025

Lightning Speed – translate text in a flash	36.0%
Telepathy – read your clients' minds	19.3%
Other (please share)	17.3%
Multitasking Mastery – juggle projects effortlessly	14.0%
X-Ray Vision – uncover the cultural nuances	13.3%

150 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

I've been working as a language professional for...

By Jared Tabor - featured on Mar 2, 2025

Over 20 years	46.9%
15 - 20 years	17.6%
12 - 15 years	11.8%
5 - 8 years	7.6%
8 - 12 years	7.3%
1 - 3 years	3.8%
3 - 5 years	2.7%
Less than a year	1.5%
I haven't really started yet...	0.8%

262 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.

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Regardless of how things are going in general, are there aspects of your business that are growing?

By Jared Tabor - featured on Mar 1, 2025

No	54.6%
Yes, overall my business is up	16.5%
Maybe / I'm not sure	14.9%
Aspect(s), yes (please share)	14.1%

249 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.