Belinda Grace
4 Photo Ideas for Small Business Owners
One of the many hats we wear as small business owners is the marketing hat. We know how important it is to advertise our business and...
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Belinda Grace
- Jan 27
- 1 min
"The Freelance Diaries" – My Interview on the Linguamore Blog (Link here ⬇️)
This month, I had the pleasure of being featured on Abi's "The Freelance Diaries" series on her Linguamore blog.
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Belinda Grace
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
5 ways to add some holiday spice to your e-commerce communication
The holiday period is the perfect time to treat your loved ones and your customers. For your e-commerce business, it's a can't-miss...
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Belinda Grace
- Oct 12, 2021
- 4 min
England vs Germany: 6 Amusing Differences That I Learned after 6 Years of Living in the UK
Living abroad broadens your horizon and provides you with plenty of stories to share. In 2015, I came to the UK to finish my language and...
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Belinda Grace
- Sep 7, 2021
- 5 min
7 Steps to Getting Started on Your Marketing Translation Process (+ Checklist)
You’ve put your heart and soul into advocating for what your brand has to offer in your domestic market. Now you’re ready to take things...
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Belinda Grace
- Aug 5, 2021
- 4 min
What Makes English Slogans So Popular in German Advertising? (including Examples)
"Come in and find out" (Douglas cosmetics). "Nice to sweet you" (Lindt chocolate). You may be surprised at how often German brands use...
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Belinda Grace
- May 13, 2021
- 5 min
Translating Humour Is No Joke: 5 Ways to Handle Funny Business
This blog post was written in collaboration with fellow marketing translator Stephanie Hancox. You can read her version here. We also did...
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Belinda Grace
- Apr 1, 2021
- 5 min
5 Reasons Why the World Can’t Rely on Machine Translation (Including Examples)
Machines and artificial intelligence (AI) are cool, aren’t they? By helping us with mundane household chores and finding information in a...
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Belinda Grace
- Feb 5, 2021
- 5 min
5 Transcreation Examples to Make You Smile or Cringe
What do you do when you need content converted from one language into another? Exactly, you have it translated. But what if you want more...
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Belinda Grace
- Dec 1, 2020
- 4 min
Blogmas: 7 Gift Ideas for Language Lovers
'Tis the season to be jolly. For this month's BGT blog, let's do something a little different and get excited for the Christmas season...
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Belinda Grace
- Nov 3, 2020
- 3 min
You already know more German than you think: 10 German Words that English Speakers adore
Have you ever found yourself watching a TV series or film in English, and suddenly you hear a word that doesn't quite fit in, but you...
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Belinda Grace
- Oct 5, 2020
- 5 min
3 Compelling Copy Examples by Big British Brands
Make it simple, but significant. - Don Draper, Mad Men Is it really that simple? According to the TV series "Mad Men" (the "Mad"...
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Belinda Grace
- Sep 3, 2020
- 4 min
"It's Raining Cats and Dogs" – 5 Fun Cat and Dog Proverbs Commonly Used in English and German
Don't we love them: cats and dogs, our domestic friends. In fact, 23% of German households have cats, while 19% have dogs. In the UK, a...
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Belinda Grace
- Aug 6, 2020
- 5 min
Gender Equality in Everyday Language & Tips on Writing More Inclusive Content
Whether it’s a trending hashtag or not, gender inclusion is and should be a big topic, especially in our modern and seemingly open-minded...
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Belinda Grace
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
Guest Post for the Maeva Everywhere Blog - 5 Workflows for Productivity & Organization (Link here⬇)
5 Freelancer Workflows for Having a Structured and Organized Week This month, I got the opportunity to write a guest blog for fellow...
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Belinda Grace
- Jun 4, 2020
- 9 min
In-House Translator vs. Agency vs. Freelancer? A Guide to Help Businesses Make the Right Choice
Let’s say you own or work for a relatively new company and have made the decision to reach an international audience. Reasons for this...
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Belinda Grace
- May 4, 2020
- 5 min
Make Your Life Easier – 7 Super Useful Google Search Commands for Your Business
Learn these 7 versatile commands to simplify and accelerate your Google searches! You'll soon be a search pro and have fun in the process.
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Belinda Grace
- Apr 6, 2020
- 3 min
The Terminology behind the Coronavirus Crisis – Are we using the Words correctly?
What a time this has been: weeks of isolation that feel like months. While some are staying positive and celebrating the fact that we get...
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Belinda Grace
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
"It's me sausage" - 7 Hilarious German Sayings Taken Literally
German is quite the literal language. Did you know that, for instance, sloth literally translates to lazy animal (Faultier) and skunk to...
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