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Thread poster: Holli4002
Holli4002
Holli4002
Local time: 20:37
German to English
Jan 8, 2013

What do you think about a translation portal?
I need some opinions for my study.

Thanks in advance for your help
Susanne
 
Mats Wiman
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Sweden
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German to Swedish
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You are at one Jan 8, 2013

or what do you imply by "Translation portal"?
 
Bond Cai
Bond Cai
China
Local time: 02:37
English to Chinese
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Interests + Practice + Persistence Jan 9, 2013

Frankly I am not quite sure whether I understand translation portal right.

But if you are looking for some suggestions on how to be a good translator good at translation, my answer will be Interests + Practice + Persistence.

As saying goes, no pain, no gain. If your are really interested in translation, then stick to it, and hard works will be paid off.

Above all, don't lose hope.

Cheers
 
Nicole Schnell
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United States
Local time: 11:37
English to German
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What do you consider a "Translation Portal"? Jan 9, 2013

Either:
A highly sophisticated networking system such as ProZ.com, where you can build up your profile and your reputation and where customers will find you because they can search the profiles for the translator who will perfectly fill their needs,

Or:
Some silly translation broker website where you can "sign up" and "register" where random people anonymously can order translations like items from a vending machine, and where you can upload your translation to be paid... See more
Either:
A highly sophisticated networking system such as ProZ.com, where you can build up your profile and your reputation and where customers will find you because they can search the profiles for the translator who will perfectly fill their needs,

Or:
Some silly translation broker website where you can "sign up" and "register" where random people anonymously can order translations like items from a vending machine, and where you can upload your translation to be paid ridiculous rates via some automated payment system without ever talking to a client? ▲ Collapse
 


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