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Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Almost all...

Els Spin — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:58:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Els Spin
Post title: Almost all...

[quote]Angela Dickson wrote:

Without an option 'all or most of the above' this poll doesn't mean much. I do most of those things (apart from proz 'trainings'). [/quote]

That was my idea also...

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Listening to the radio

Alexa Dubreuil — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:02:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Alexa Dubreuil
Post title: Listening to the radio

In addition to reading, attending training courses etc. I also find it very useful to listen to the French radio online.

As I am not based in my native country (France) but in the UK, this is a good way to be updated with French news as well as vocabulary trends.

The radio I generally listen to is Europe 1:
[url removed]

They actually have a very interesting programme on Sundays which focuses on the evolution of the French language. It is hosted by Pascale Lafitte-Certa and takes place from 3 to 4pm (French time)
[url removed]

Have a good day everyone!

Alexa

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Thanks to my students

Noni Gilbert Riley — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:53:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Noni Gilbert Riley
Post title: Thanks to my students

I have taught many "ESP" (English for Specific Purposes) classes over the years, and have had suddenly to become an expert in many many fields... The preparation for these classes has been hard work but immensely profitable, knowledge-wise. And of course I have gleaned huge amounts from my students too!

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Exactly...

avantix — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:52:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: avantix
Post title: Exactly...

[quote]Angela Dickson wrote:

Without an option 'all or most of the above' this poll doesn't mean much. I do most of those things (apart from proz 'trainings'). [/quote]

For polls like this one questions like this one it should be possible to select multiple options. Otherwise the outcome is really useless.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | All of the above and travelling

Parrot — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:43:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Parrot
Post title: All of the above and travelling

We're all busy but I think we need to take time. Working may keep us on our toes but we need time for, well, call it "research and observation".

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Doing different activities

Claudia Aguero — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:36:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Claudia Aguero
Post title: Doing different activities

I read a lot in both languages. In addition, I constantly try to keep updated with new developments, especially in those areas I constantly translate.
I also talk to colleagues about new developmens in technical fields.
I am constantly browsing magazines, books, journals to keep informed in fields I teach at the University: Computer science, preeschool teaching, ESL teaching.

Whenever possible, I attend seminars or crash courses.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Reading, classes, and seminars, which generate more reading...

Christine Andersen — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:56:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Christine Andersen
Post title: Reading, classes, and seminars, which generate more reading...

... jobs that generate a need to read up on the subject, watching and listening to the media...

I read The Linguist and KOM (the magazine for the Union of Communication and Language Professionals Denmark ) and check out the Danish Language Council website now and then.

... and occasionally books reviewed on the Language Professionals' website, or books reviewed in the press.

I sometimes pick up a book from my own shelves and go through a chapter or two, often in answer to a client query, or because of some point raised in KudoZ ...

Maybe I should have voted reading, but that is really only part of the process. Several of the above is the option I would have liked.

But then 99.99% of the votes would have been for that.
It's a pity we can't choose more than one answer occasionally.

:-) :-) :-)

[Edited at 2007-06-20 06:57]

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | ...

Aurora Humarán (X) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:20:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Aurora Humarán (X)
Post title: ...

I chose Other to mean 'study', may be I should have chosen 'Read'... (read=study?)

Anyway, except for on-line courses, I do all the other things mentioned in the poll.

:) Au

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Work full-time, study and forums

Paola Giardina — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:14:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Paola Giardina
Post title: Work full-time, study and forums

Hi everyone!

As freelance translator and PM, I'm always translating, editing (DTP work), and correcting/revising other translators' work.
This keeps me updated, as it makes me research, specially when I'm not used to certain fields or subjects.
Furthermore, I'm studing to get my degree as an Speciallized Proofreader in Spanish.
I read about my own language, rules that have recently changed.
I read in English (on line magazines and newspapers, classics, etc.).
I take part in different language forums, and discuss about it with other colleagues.
I talk on the phone or by chat with other translators, what else?
I love this métier.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | most of the bove

Riccardo Schiaffino — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:10:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Riccardo Schiaffino
Post title: most of the bove

should have used check boxes instead of radio buttons for this one

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Seminars and read

lingomania — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:51:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: lingomania
Post title: Seminars and read

I tend to go to lots of seminars lately, but I also read a lot.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Talk with other translators

JaneTranslates — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:36:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: JaneTranslates
Post title: Talk with other translators

All of the above, whenever I get a chance; but the best thing is being around other translators (physically and online). After I finished my M.A. in translation I felt isolated, since I live far away from any metropolitan area where translators (and clients!) abound. Now I'm back at the university, teaching translation, and thus have weekly contact with other translators. It has made a world of difference!

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Mostly reading

John Cutler — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:26:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: John Cutler
Post title: Mostly reading

I included forums under the heading of reading.

I'd love to do on line courses, but by the time I've finished working 8+ hours in front of the computer my eyes are too tired to spend more time looking at the screen and I need to get up and move around.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | Most of the things

Eliza-Anna — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:19:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Eliza-Anna
Post title: Most of the things

I put other because I do most of the things.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | I do most of the things described

Fernando D. Walker — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:57:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Fernando D. Walker
Post title: I do most of the things described

I try to do most of the things described in the poll. I assist to conferences, seminars, courses to keep my knowledge up-to-date. From my point of view, it is very important to dedicate part of our time to studying since things change all the time and we need to bear that in mind.
Regards!
Fernando

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | By translating every day

Cristina Heraud-van Tol — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:43:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Cristina Heraud-van Tol
Post title: By translating every day

I always try to translate all sorts of subjects, and while looking for references, glossaries to find terminology, proofreading translations made by other colleagues, then I learn new things and feel that this is my way to keep up-to-date.

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator? | meaningless

Angela Dickson (X) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:36:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: Angela Dickson (X)
Post title: meaningless

Without an option 'all or most of the above' this poll doesn't mean much. I do most of those things (apart from proz 'trainings').

Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?

ProZ.com Staff — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:11:21 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you keep up-to-date as a translator?
Poster: ProZ.com Staff

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