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Translation work and challenges

Being a translator is about much more than simply being bilingual, it is about being able to interpret and transcribe a message suitably, according to its purpose and target audience, taking into account not only language aspects, but also social and cultural factors. In order to successfully and accurately complete a translation, a very specific set of skills is required to overcome language barriers. Indeed, working as a professional in the translation industry is not as simple as it may sound;  The impact of culture is once more very important and translators should have a certain knowledge of the culture they are translating to encode, react and transmit the message correctly. O nline agencies offering  such services like ISEM CI ,  usually work with linguists ensuring that the both – the language and cultural factors are fully understood and accurately translated .    Hence, to turn translation challenges into opportunities and make efficient, a...

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common errors of new translators

"This article is a share contribution of  ten or more years experience translators to their less experienced colleagues". Mrs N.G Translating is a creative action, a painstaking operation requiring a sharp ear and a feeling for language. On the other hand, translating is also a craft, and of course there are tips and rules of thumb one can pass on to new translators, and practical problems to discuss. It is obvious that a new translator must be very well acquainted with the source language, in both its written and spoken forms. It is no good simply looking words up in a dictionary; just as important as the dictionary meanings of words are their usage and frequency in the everyday language, and the way they are incorporated into the context. The question of interpretation is paramount for new translators. As important as understanding what the text is actually saying is to inquire about what the text is not telling. The novice translator might be impelled to go beyon...