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Forget the standard iced lattes! If you are working from a terrace, a kitchen table, or a balcony in Romania right now, ...
16/06/2026

Forget the standard iced lattes! If you are working from a terrace, a kitchen table, or a balcony in Romania right now, there is only one drink that officially signals that summer has arrived.

Yes, we’re talking about socată (elderflower juice).

That perfect, naturally fizzy, sweet-and-sour magic made from elderflowers, lemons, and just enough sunshine. For many of us, it’s pure nostalgia in a glass.
It’s refreshing, it’s local, and honestly, a cold glass of this stuff is the ultimate antidote to a hot day.

(P.S.: we hope we didn't crave-trigger you too much!) 😁

June 11th is the International Day of Play, and it’s the perfect excuse to step away from strict style guides, serious g...
11/06/2026

June 11th is the International Day of Play, and it’s the perfect excuse to step away from strict style guides, serious glossaries, and client deadlines.

Before we were professionals dealing with character limits and client feedback, we were just kids who found languages fascinating. Today, let’s bring that playful energy back! 🎭

In the comments below, describe what you do for a living or what you currently work on, but make it sound as chaotic, dramatic, or confusing as possible without using keywords like "translate", "localize", "interpret".

And let the rest of the community guess what you’re doing.

Let’s give our minds a well-deserved playground today! 😊

Happy Monday! 👋Now that summer is officially here and the sun is actually shining, it’s time to cash in on the absolute ...
08/06/2026

Happy Monday! 👋

Now that summer is officially here and the sun is actually shining, it’s time to cash in on the absolute best part of the freelance life: you get to choose where your office is! 😊

You aren't trapped at a corporate desk, watching the beautiful weather pass you by. Nope! Your office is wherever you decide to park your laptop. 😁

Pack up your screen, grab a giant iced coffee, and head outside. Whether you're setting up shop at a local café, hiding out in the shade at the park, or just moving three feet onto your balcony, a little fresh air is pure magic. 🎇

You’ve got the freedom to work from anywhere, so why stay inside? Go chase that sunshine! 🌞

We talk a lot about strategies, tools, and industry trends, but let’s look at how we actually spend our working hours. ⏰...
04/06/2026

We talk a lot about strategies, tools, and industry trends, but let’s look at how we actually spend our working hours. ⏰

When you look back at your last few weeks of work, where did most of your energy go? We want to know what your current reality looks like! 😁

No matter which option you pick, remember that taking a step back to analyze your day is the first step toward a healthier workflow. 😊

Happy International Children's Day! 🎈Somewhere between deadlines, termbases, and client emails, there's still that kid w...
01/06/2026

Happy International Children's Day! 🎈

Somewhere between deadlines, termbases, and client emails, there's still that kid who got genuinely excited about words. About stories. About the magic of saying the same thing in a completely different language and having it mean exactly the same thing.

That kid is still in there. And that kid is probably why you're here. 😊

Happy June 1st to all of us who never lost that curiosity! 💚

When you love what you do, it’s so easy to slip into the ‘7 days out of 7’ trap. A quick proofreading on Saturday mornin...
29/05/2026

When you love what you do, it’s so easy to slip into the ‘7 days out of 7’ trap. A quick proofreading on Saturday morning leads to a full subtitle session on Sunday afternoon, and suddenly, your weekend is gone.

Stop! You cannot pour from an empty cup!

Clinical trials, contracts, marketing copies and anything else require a fresh mind. Stepping away from the keyboard isn't slacking off. It’s an investment in your professional value.

This weekend, we challenge you to:
📵 Close the CAT tool.
🛑 Say a polite ‘no’ to late Friday night requests.
📚 Read a book purely for fun (and practice not proofreading it!).

Your brain needs a pause to stay creative. Your business needs you well-rested to stay sharp.

Okay, who's done this.You decide to branch out into a new field. You're excited. You're motivated. And within the first ...
25/05/2026

Okay, who's done this.

You decide to branch out into a new field. You're excited. You're motivated. And within the first two weeks, you've already started a termbase. Columns perfectly labelled, first entries in, everything looking very organised and very official.

Fast forward six months. You actually know the field now. You open that termbase. And you quietly close it again. 😬

We're not saying it doesn't come from the right place. It absolutely does. But terminology without a solid conceptual foundation is just… a list of words you're not sure you can trust.

The termbase will happen. Just maybe not in week two. 🙂

21/05/2026

🔵 There is no such thing as a non-specialized text.

Let that sink in for a moment.

This is one of the ideas that stayed with us after Saturday's event. Every text, like every single one, requires some form of specialization. And the moment you tell yourself you are a generalist, you are not avoiding a choice. You are making one. One that makes it harder to build expertise, define your value, and communicate clearly to the clients who need you most.

Remaining a non-specialist isn't the safe option. It's actually the riskier one.
Because in a market where volume-driven work is increasingly automated, what keeps a language professional relevant isn't availability. It's depth.

When was the last time you truly asked yourself: what do I actually want to be known for? 🤔

18/05/2026

Specialize – Find your focus, find your clients brought together two brilliant speakers, engaged attendees, and a conversation our community really needed to have.

We came in with questions. We left with answers, direction, and lot of energy.

The biggest takeaways?
💡 It's never too late to specialise. From scratch, with no formal programme, at any point in your career journey. The only thing standing between you and a new direction is the decision to take it.
💡 When your work is too broad, it becomes harder to communicate your value. Specialization brings clarity to your positioning, your decisions, and your professional identity.
💡 Specializing in a field doesn't mean becoming a doctor, an engineer, or a scientist (though of course, some of us do go that way). It means becoming the person who speaks that field's language fluently. Not as a practitioner, but as the one who understands it deeply enough to communicate it with precision.

A huge thank you to Ana Sofia and Thomas for showing up so generously, so honestly, and with so much to give. 🙏

If Saturday taught us anything, it's that the right focus doesn't limit you. It moves you forward. Now let's get to work! 😉

Mid-life crisis? Thomas turned his into a specialization. 😁Thomas started his talk about his no-nonsense, occasionally s...
16/05/2026

Mid-life crisis? Thomas turned his into a specialization. 😁

Thomas started his talk about his no-nonsense, occasionally self-deprecating take on what it really takes to specialise.

Tips, tricks, real talk, and the audience is very much part of the conversation.

We've got our pens ready. There's a lot to take in. 🤩

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