Forum | Sujet | Titre | Texte | Auteur | Heure |
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Money matters | Has anyone ever had an agency tell them they weren't charging enough? | Twice |
The first time was very similar to Samuel's experience. I quote "double" the price that was "fair" in my town. The PM responded they would love to pay more, so they doubled the amount | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 28, 2014 |
Off topic | All you need is Ecuador! | Thanks! |
Thanks to all who have replied to this post. It is true it has nothing to do with translation -that´s why it´s in the Off-topic thread- but I felt like it would be something to | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Apr 23, 2014 |
Off topic | All you need is Ecuador! |
Like nowhere else, ALL in one place, so close... Galapagos, Pacific Coast, Andes, Amazon. Ecuador is a beautiful place! I hope you all like this video, -Ecuador´s new in | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Apr 1, 2014 | |
ProZ.com training | Free webinar - Enjoy translation with SDL Trados Studio 2014! Getting started with Studio 2014 | New features compared to Studio 2011 |
Hello,
I already use Trados Studio 2011.
I´d like to know what are the differences between Studio 2011 and 2014 in order to make my decision regarding upgrading. Will this course be talk | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 17, 2014 |
Spanish | Quito - Atiec - Taller de redacción en español | Suerte! |
Patricia,
Espero que les vaya muy bien con el taller en Quito. Yo me apunto desde ya para el mismo taller, pero para cuando vengas a Cuenca! ;) Te mando muchos abrazos, Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 17, 2013 |
Spanish | Trados Studio para iPad | Gracias a todos!! |
Sus comentarios han sido muy útiles!! Nuestra idea de instalar Trados en iPad no es para tenerlo como herramienta principal de trabajo; tenemos una oficina bien equipada y todo | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jan 11, 2013 |
Spanish | Trados Studio para iPad |
Queridos colegas:
Hace algunos meses se publicó en un medio (Facebook? Proz?) un anuncio referente a la instalación de Trados en iPad. Yo lo vi y me pareció algo útil, pero n | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jan 4, 2013 | |
Language Industry Events & Announcements | ATIEC (Ecuador) organiza Taller de Buenas Prácticas | Este taller es excelente! |
Un buen grupo de colegas de Cuenca lo recibimos en octubre 2011 y quedamos muy satisfechos con los contenidos compartidos por Els. Esta vez se anexarán contenidos básicos sobr | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jul 10, 2012 |
Trados support | Working with the same TM and termbase in two different computers at the same time. | Trados Studio Freelance Plus 2011 and Dropbox |
Hello and thanks for your responses.
We are using Studio 2011 Freelance Plus. We have our TMs and TBs in Dropbox. These can be opened in both computers without any problem. If | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 8, 2012 |
Trados support | Working with the same TM and termbase in two different computers at the same time. |
Hello,
Franco (my husband) and me are working in two different translation projects for the same client. We have a translation memory and a termbase for this client. We keep thes | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 8, 2012 | |
Spanish | Ecuador - Curso de Word y Excel para traductores | Próximamente en Cuenca!!!??? |
Hola Patricia:
Qué bueno que se esté organizando este taller! Les deseo que les vaya muy bien. Quizás se podría empezar a promocionar en Cuenca también. Si necesitan ayuda | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Nov 1, 2011 |
ProZ.com training | I02-Interpreting: Consecutive, Level 1 | I am sorry I missed it then... |
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your kind answer.
I am very sorry to hear this webinar will not be repeated live again, not in the near future anyway! You know, just as a suggestion, perhaps | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Nov 1, 2011 |
ProZ.com training | SDL Trados Studio Getting Started | Session available afterwards | Hello,
I´d like to know if this SDL Trados session I will attend will be recorded and available for me to watch afterwards, just as the other training sessions I have purchased? Tha | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 31, 2011 |
ProZ.com training | I02-Interpreting: Consecutive, Level 1 | Live session... |
Hello,
I´d like to know if this webinar will be offered 'live' again some time. I am interested in the knowledge I will gain, but I also would like to have a certificate of attendance. | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 25, 2011 |
Spanish | Question: ¿Dónde puedo conseguir una certificación en traducción en línea? | Otra opción... |
Hola otra vez!
Patricia tiene razón respecto a los programas en traducción literaria que ofrece SCPS, pero si no estoy mal eran del alemán al español, y yo no conozco el alemán | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 4, 2011 |
Spanish | Question: ¿Dónde puedo conseguir una certificación en traducción en línea? | Opciones en Ecuador |
Hola Patricio,
Saludos desde Cuenca!! Mira, nosotros también hemos estado en busca de la misma información que tu requieres. Así que hace años nos pusimos en contacto con A | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 3, 2011 |
Powwows | Powwow: Cuenca - Ecuador | Gracias! |
Gracias Patricia!
En realidad fue iniciativa de varios colegas, yo simplemente estoy ayudando a organizar. También espero que muchos colegas puedan asistir!! : ) Saludos y abrazos de | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 27, 2011 |
Powwows | Powwow: Cuenca - Ecuador | Información del evento |
Almuerzo y paseo familiar para traductores e intérpretes. Fecha: sábado 25 de junio de 2011 Hora: 13:00 - 17:00 Lugar: Hostería Caballo Campana - http://www.caballocampana.com/ Valor d | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 26, 2011 |
ProZ.com training | New date for webinar |
Hello,
The following webinar was cancelled a few days ago due to technical difficulties. http://www.proz.com/translator-tr aining/course/4420-seamos-imprescindibles-para-el- cl | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Apr 20, 2011 | |
ProZ.com training | Seamos imprescindibles para el cliente: de la calidad a la fidelización | Capacitación complementaria |
Solamente quería decir que esta capacitación debería tomarse en cuenta como una segunda parte o como capacitación complementaria al webinar sobre "Cómo atraer clientes en Proz"; una | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Mar 23, 2011 |
Translation Theory and Practice | Interesting article on translation history and the English language | Thanks! |
Dear Gilla,
I enjoyed this article very much and I´m sharing it with those in my team! Thanks a lot for posting it. Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 21, 2011 |
Marketing for language professionals | Phrases/examples we can use to educate a client. |
Hello!
I was wondering if you´d like to share any phrases and/or examples you use to help your clients understand better your work as a translator/interpreter. One of my favorites | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 17, 2011 | |
Spanish | Sobre la nueva Ortografía de la lengua española | I agree... |
Yo también estoy de acuerdo con Javier Marías y hasta me siento tentada a seguir su ejemplo, pues él dice: "Yo no pienso seguir esta norma..." (en el segundo artículo). A mí, e | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 7, 2011 |
Lighter side of trans/interp | Ancient rituals practiced by translators | Great post! |
I feel like I´ve just been quite described by Lady Strauss... how funny! : ) And what about reading a book that has been poorly translated? Don´t you go, "Oh my, this should read | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 2, 2011 |
ProZ.com training | Translation quality: A friendly, practical and realistic perspective | Thanks!! |
Thanks for your answer, Fahd!
I´m sure the information you share with us will be of great value, especially for me. See you at the webinar. Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jan 21, 2011 |
ProZ.com training | Translation quality: A friendly, practical and realistic perspective | Quality Assurance Software |
Hello,
I´d like to ask if as part of this webinar you could present a few (or the best) options of Q. A. Software for freelance translators. Thanks, Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jan 13, 2011 |
Off topic | Happy New Year to everybody!! | From rainy Cuenca, in Ecuador... |
A Happy New Year to all and the best of the best for 2011!! Blessings, Franco y Elena de Medina | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Dec 31, 2010 |
Spanish | Tristísima noticia sobre nuestra compañera Patricia Rosas | Lo lamentamos... |
Nuestras condolencias para la familia de Patricia. Que sea la paz inexplicable de Dios la que llene sus corazones. Abrazos desde Ecuador. Franco y Elena de Medina | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Dec 27, 2010 |
Poll Discussion | Poll: What software/tools do you use for bookkeeping? | Chartered accountant |
A chartered accountant does all the bookkeeping for us. Have a good weekend. Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Sep 24, 2010 |
Translation news | Common translation errors | Absolutely true!! |
"Bilingualism on its own is not a guarantee of written fluency or skill in translation." -TGIR Translation is a lot more than bilingualism! It requires such elaborate language | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Sep 16, 2010 |
Translation news | Bible translations reaching the 'last languages' | Amazing... | Wycliffe has really done a good job, and they´re still working hard towards the goal of making God´s Word known to every man´s language. Good job!! | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jun 3, 2010 |
Translation news | Cebuano and Tagalog Bibles launched in Manila | Praise the Lord!! | It is always good to know that God´s Word is becoming available to unreachead areas of the world. 18 years of work is a pretty long time! Good job, Bible translators!! : ) | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 19, 2010 |
Poll Discussion | Poll: What is the golden rule of being a translator? | Yes... |
I totally agree with Teresa Borges and neilmac! | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 17, 2010 |
Translation Article Knowledgebase | Article: Algunas de las dificultades de la traducción del inglés al español | Buen trabajo!! | Hola Patricia,
Está muy bueno tu artículo, y me ha sido muy útil! Muchas gracias por compartirlo en este medio. Saludos, Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Apr 12, 2010 |
Getting established | Working in Ecuador | Welcome to Ecuador!! |
Hola Elsie,
Qué bueno saber que estás viviendo en nuestro hermoso país! Te recomiendo que te comuniques con Patricia Fierro, fundadora de ATIEC. http://www.proz.com/profile | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Feb 22, 2010 |
Off topic | Anyone need a laugh? | Awesome!! |
Jane,
Thanks for sharing the link to a combination of classical music plus lots of laughs! Perfect combination, you´ve made my day! I really enjoyed it!! Blessings, Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Dec 15, 2009 |
ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences | 2009 virtual conference: Suggestions for next year | My suggestions... |
Hello Henry,
First of all, thanks for all your efforts into this event; for me it was great, and I had no problems with sound whatsoever. For the next virtual conference I´d l | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Oct 1, 2009 |
ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences | 2009 virtual conference: Congratulations! Splendid conference organization! | The best Translators´ Day for me so far!! |
Thank you soooooo much, Proz.com!
I had to get up before 5am this morning because I didn´t want to miss any part of this event, but I don´t regret it, it was absolutely worth the ef | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Sep 30, 2009 |
Lighter side of trans/interp | Do you have typoglycemia? Probably! | Wow! | Hlleo Jnade,
I jsut raed and uonotsredd the wlohe acrtlie wtih no pelborm at all!! Azmiang!! Deos taht mkae me a tgcypmoyeilan?????? I dno´t mnid, I jsut hpoe I dn´ot satrt | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Sep 3, 2009 |
Proofreading / Editing / Reviewing | Online Proofreading Certification | Check the following resource |
Hello Rayan,
In www.lexicool.com you can find information about translation related courses. I have not had the time to go through all of the options they give, but you might find so | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jul 28, 2009 |
KudoZ | What happened with the "find exact phrase" option in WTS? |
Hello,
Does anyone know what happened with the "find exact phrase" option in the Advance Search section of Web Term Search? It was very useful, specially when you get 10 or more page | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Jun 17, 2009 | |
Poll Discussion | Poll: Is it necessary to have formal translation training to be a good translator? | Well... |
It´s been interesting to read the previous opinions! Even though I don´t think "formal" (as in College/University) translation training is mandatory, I do favor "translation trainin | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 12, 2009 |
Linguistics | Links to Researches on Native Language Interference | A few links... |
Hello lai an,
Thanks a lot for sending those references, they are useful indeed. I have collected a few other links related to the main theme and related topics. I have not been a | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 8, 2009 |
Linguistics | Links to Researches on Native Language Interference |
Dear ProZians,
I´m working on a thesis project and I was wondering if you know of a University or any other organization that works on and publishes their research on Native Language | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 5, 2009 | |
Professional development | How should I proceed? | A source of information | Hello Louise,
I´m sorry to hear you failed the test, but it´s good to see you keep a possitive attitude towards training... keep going forward!! There is a site called lexicool.com | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | May 1, 2009 |
Linguistics | "How I Learn Languages" - a must read for all aspiring linguists | Very interesting! |
Csaba,
Thanks for sharing about this book! It got here right on time for me since I´m starting a thesis project about a topic related to linguistics, so the information in the book, | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Apr 10, 2009 |
Professional development | PhD / Advanced Masters in Translation and Intercultural Studies @ URV in Tarragona, Spain | A source of information |
Hello Cristina,
You can check out Lexicool.com, they have information about translation study programs in different countries, though not all of them are online. I hope it help | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Apr 7, 2009 |
Software applications | I´d like your comments concerning WhiteSmoke | Thanks! |
Thanks Oscar!
Very useful information indeed, specially because I was just about to purchase WS in a special offer! I thought it was a good deal ...so good thing I asked first, eh! | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Mar 19, 2009 |
Software applications | I´d like your comments concerning WhiteSmoke |
Dear colleagues,
I´m thinking about purchasing WhiteSmoke, the English grammar assistance software. I was wondering if you can share your experience with me, in case you have | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Mar 19, 2009 | |
Off topic | Wonderful music video ('Stand by me' performed together by musicians around the world) | Good job! |
Whoever did the job of putting it all together did really good!! Thanks for sharing, Elena | Ma.Elena Carrión de Medina | Mar 17, 2009 |
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