On Translation and Words

The best thing about Google Translate for Translators (GT4T) is that it is very useful without being complex. It lets us find translations (Google dictionary and Google translate) in Word, notepad, etc. by using shortcut keys. It goes without saying that one can never rely on online dictionaries and translation tools, but it would be unfair not to acknowledge their importance when they help us find appropriate equivalents.   You can find more information about Google Translate for Translators (GT4T) at the following link: http://gt4t.net/gt4t_en The Word edition (free) of GT4T is available  here .

Being a freelance translator has both its advantages and disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is that we can never be sure if our new client is a reliable payer. However, we have some online resources that can help us in this regard.  The following payment practice groups or lists will help you avoid working for bad clients: 1. http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/translationagencypayment (free membership) 2. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/WPPF (free membership) 3. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TranslationPaymentsWhoWhenWhat (free membership) 4. http://groups.google.co.in/group/transpayment (free membership) 5. http://it.groups.yahoo.com/group/the-checklist (free membership; in Italian) 6. http://de.groups.yahoo.com/group/zahlungspraxis (free membership; in German) 7. http://www.paymentpractices.net (paid membership) 8. http://www.tcrlist.com/Join (paid membership) In addition to the groups or lists mentioned above, I would suggest you to con...