Article: Knowing Before Learning: Ten Concepts Students Should Understand Prior to Enrolling in a Un
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neilmac
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Caveat Dec 27, 2012

An interesting and informative article for trainers, students, or indeed anyone thinking of studying translation.
However, as a working freelancer in the real world rather than cloisters, I had to laugh out loud at the notion of being able to "Put the translation aside for 48 hours" before revising it a second time...


 
Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
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Consuming of latest information Jun 12, 2017

The main reason I love being a translator is my opportunity to read latest information out of clients' documents.
I started my translation career by translating document free of charge. I enjoyed the sessions.
Now I believe that actual translation jobs are far better to educate myself, not any university degrees.

Dr. Soonthon Lupkitaro
Bangkok


 


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