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Sijin Xian
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Think Translation Is Easy? These Mistakes Beg to Differ
In my recent presentation at the 63rd annual conference of the American Translators Association, I discussed four cornerstones of viewer...
Sijin Xian
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Sijin to Present at ATA's 63rd Annual Conference
I'm so excited to share that on October 15, I'll present a session at the 63rd annual conference of the American Translators Association...
Sijin Xian
Aug 31, 20224 min read
Five Signs of a Good Translator (That Are Beyond Translation)
If you've read my guidebook How to Vet Translators (sign up on my homepage to get your complimentary copy if you haven't), you know it's...
Sijin Xian
Jul 30, 20226 min read
Common Translation Terms Explained
Ah, jargon. The arcane yet necessary evil of every industry. When looking for or working with a translator, you may encounter some...
Sijin Xian
Jun 30, 20224 min read
Three Common Challenges in Creating Quality Translation
When it comes to professional services, the need for credentials, experience, and expertise is self-explanatory for some. We hire...
Sijin Xian
May 31, 20224 min read
Five Editing Tips from a Professional Translator
You might be familiar with the saying that there are no good writers, only good editors, as it takes rounds of tweaking and tinkering to...
Sijin Xian
Apr 27, 20225 min read
Translation as a Profession: My Presentation at Montgomery College
Last month, I had the great pleasure of joining my colleagues Farah and Jennifer as a panelist for the "Translation as a Profession"...
Sijin Xian
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Getting a Certified Translation
Whether you're an international student applying for American schools, a new immigrant going through the process with USCIS, or a...
Sijin Xian
Feb 28, 20225 min read
Five Tips for a Successful Translation Project
Having your text translated into another language that you're not familiar with can be a daunting endeavor, especially if it's your first...
Sijin Xian
Jan 22, 20226 min read
Simplified vs. Traditional Chinese and How They Relate to Mandarin and Cantonese
So you want to translate your text into Chinese. Hiring a Chinese translation service seems to be the next step. Easy, right? That is,...
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