Ever get AI to write something, then realize it sounds nothing like you?

AI can help you write faster and polish your prose, but it can also make you sound like everybody else. Or worse: like a robot.

But that doesn't mean you should ditch AI as a writing assistant. In this article, I'll share four ways to get writing help from your favorite chatbot while keeping your voice intact.

First, let’s look at how AI sounds when you let it run on autopilot.

You’re already using ChatGPT – maybe even Gemini and Copilot. But there’s one chatbot you may not have tried yet: Claude.

In this blog post, we’ll tap into what makes Claude unique – and, as usual, I’ll share some helpful use cases for language specialists.

Ever wonder how machine interpreting tools actually perform?

I teamed up with my friend Nora Díaz to test four of them.

Our conclusion? They're no match for human interpreters, at least not yet.

To understand why, it helps to know what machine interpreting is.

Need a faster way to translate EU terminology? Juremy brings IATE and EUR-Lex together so you can find terms – and trusted context – in one place.

Getting things done on the road feels like an uphill battle when you don't have the right gear.

But you don't need much to stay sane and productive away from home – just a few smart essentials to add comfort and convenience to your makeshift office.

Here are four I never leave home without.

Already using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Discover how Copilot can help you extract terms, clean up glossaries, and generate summaries – fast, right inside these apps.

Getting questions about AI interpreting? Use AIIC’s Decision Tree to help clients see its limits – and the rare cases where it might just be good enough.

Looking to expand your client base? Discover how to leverage ChatGPT to find prospects, craft compelling outreach, and build lasting client relationships.

Drowning in study materials? Use free AI tools like NotebookLM and Gemini to turn dense content into engaging podcasts—and boost your learning on the go.

ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini… Ever wonder which AI chatbot is best for language professionals?

I have – and I’ve spent the last few years exploring their differences, similarities, and which tasks they’re best suited for. 🤓 

In this article, I’ll provide an overview of the leading chatbots – along with use cases, pros and cons – to help you choose the right one for you!

In 2024, I ran the fourth edition of our insiders challenge: Overhaul your LinkedIn profile in 9 easy steps.

I offered to showcase the LinkedIn profiles of everyone who completed the challenge.

The catch? They had to take action on their profile within the month.

Over 30 people participated, and it gives me great pride to present the insiders who rose to the challenge and improved their LinkedIn profiles! 💪

Announcing our LinkedIn challenge champions 2024!

AI voices are becoming more and more realistic. What do they mean for translation and interpreting? Will they replace us? (TL;DR: No.😉)

AI voices can enhance proofreading, preparation, language learning, and interpreting practice. In this article, I’ll show you how – and share the best free and paid tools to help you find what works for you.

Enhance your interpreting glossaries with visuals, audio, and links. Boost terminology retention, improve your preparation, and make your glossaries stand out!

Discover how language professionals can use NotebookLM to manage information overload. Explore AI tools for translators and interpreters to boost productivity.

Boost your search efficiency with AI-powered techniques! Discover advanced search operators, tools for translators, and time-saving tips for smarter web searches.

Translators and interpreters often face mountains of notes, glossaries, receipts, and contracts. But you don’t have to drown in piles of paper!

In this article, we’ll explore free apps to scan documents using your phone or tablet, edit and save your scans – as well as the free optical character recognition (OCR) built into a tool you may use every day.

Looking for an easy way to work with audio and video files?

Meet TurboScribe, the AI-powered transcription tool that helps you generate summaries and captions, learn domain-specific terms from transcripts, and craft multilingual glossaries effortlessly.

In June 2024, I ran the second edition of the Design your website challenge.

I offered to showcase the websites of everyone who completed the challenge.

The catch? They had to build or overhaul their website within the month.

Over 50 people participated, and it gives me great pride to present the four colleagues who decided to publicly showcase their new websites! 💪

Announcing our website challenge champions 2024!

Imagine combining the best features in Grammarly, Google Docs, and ChatGPT into one word processor.

That’s Lex.page.

In this article, we’ll explore how you can overcome writer's block and use Lex’s AI capabilities to craft and polish texts.

Answering emails...the bane of our existence. 🤯​

How about a little help from our friend ChatGPT? 😉

Whether you're a translator, interpreter, or simply someone who gets a lot of emails, these tips and tricks will help you save time, improve productivity, and write better.

Let’s dive in!