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In partnership with Paper.li, Word Awareness, Inc. has created a multilingual news page on Translation, Interpreting, and Languages using our corporate Twitter feed.

There's a new twist to Nigerian Scams. Instead of trying to lure people who dream big with a winning lottery ticket or an African prince's inheritance, on-line scam artists are now targeting hard-working professionals in the Translation & Interpreting industry.

Starting March 2010, a new class targeted at translators looking to improve their skills will be available on line. It is called “Tools and Technology in Translation” and it will be part of the Translation and Interpreting Program offered by the UC San Diego Extension.

Should translators "donate" their time to a for-profit company in exchange of having their names on the marquee? Is a pat on the back just enough for a professional after working for the advancement of a private business? What happened to the good old check in the mail? After all, if a translator becomes known for providing free services to a company, wouldn't other companies come try to enjoy the same perks and expect not to pay for it either? Click the "read more" link below for an op-ed article by Word Awareness, Inc. director Rafa Lombardino*.

Being bilingual is not enough
Someone may speak two languages well enough to communicate with native speakers, but the skills demanded of translators go beyond effective communication.