Freelancer/Autonomo
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“Are You Insured?”: Insurance for freelance linguists
On 4 July 2024 I attended an informative webinar titled “Are You Insured?” aimed specifically at informing freelance language professionals about insurance. The webinar featured Sue Leschin, a distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and a Chartered Linguist. With her extensive experience and expertise in the field, Sue provided essential insights into…
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Japanese Working Holiday Visa: How to apply as a UK citizen (2024)
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Translation, interpreting, localisation and transcreation – what are they and what are the differences?
If you have taken even a slight interest in the fields of translation and interpreting, you will most likely have come across these terms before. You might have seen these four terms (translation, interpreting, localisation and transcreation) thrown around but what do they actually mean? Before we get into the differences, let’s define some terms:…
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How to stop being an autónomo (freelancer) in Spain
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How to become an autónomo (freelancer) in Spain
Hello everyone! I have been going through the process of becoming an autonomo (or “freelancer” in English) since I am teaching through freelance work. As anyone who has dealt with Spanish bureaucracy will know, it can be a nightmare and is very inflexible. I would like to help others navigate the treacherous waters of the Spanish…
