Getting started in translation

Format: Webinar presentations
Topic: Business of Translation and Interpreting
Course summary
Start time:May 8, 2012 14:00 GMT     Add to calendar

Duration: 60 minutes. Check what time the course is running in your local time here.

This webinar will not be recorded, but please feel free to register for future webinars announced here.

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Language:English
Summary:Learn how to become a professional translator and how to use ProZ.com to pursue translation as a career.

This is a member-only webinar. Click here for more information.
Description
Though having knowledge of two or more languages may be enough reason to decide upon translation as a profession, this decision must be made carefully. There is more to translation than just knowing more than one language and being able to communicate the meaning of a source-language text through an equivalent target-language text. In other words, there is more to translation than meets the eye.

This webinar will describe the most common reasons for deciding on translation as a profession and the requirements professional translators should meet if they want to succeed in the translation industry.
Target audience

  • Translation students.
  • Freelancers starting in the translation industry.
Learning objectives
In this webinar you will:

  • learn the steps you should follow to become a professional translator.
  • see how ProZ.com can help you with succeeding in the translation industry.
System requirements
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Virtual platform system requirements

For PC-based Users:

• Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer
• Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)
• Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

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 Lucia Leszinsky    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Lucia Leszinsky is a member of the ProZ.com team devoted to site guidance activites, such as communicating with new members, providing them with assistance with their profiles and helping them to get the most from the site.
General discussions on this training

Getting started in translation
Ricarda Colditz
Ricarda Colditz Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 08:50
English to German
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So when does it start? It is 18 min past the proposed started time.May 8, 2012

The training should start today 16:00 CEST (GMT+2). It is now 16:18 CEST and nothing is happening. No information about a delay or cancellation. I am very disappointed about this service.

Ricarda Colditz

 

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