#TranslationTips
With the exponential popularity of eLearning, it is more important than ever to provide accurate and culturally appropriate content to learners around the world. However, translating online courses can be a daunting task.
In this blog post, we will share valuable tips on how to ensure cultural sensitivity and accuracy when translating online courses.
The justice system is the backbone of our modern society, especially in democracies. As we become more and more of a global society, bridging the gap between languages in crucial matters such as legal proceedings, contracts, agreements and human rights is paramount. It is a meticulous process that demands accurate interpretation, precision and expertise. Small errors can lead to significant consequences or even entire cases to be dismissed.
In this blog, we focus on some little-known secrets about legal translation.
First of all, a necessary disclaimer: we are not referring to “free translation” as a free-of-charge process. In prior articles, we have stated how one can get zero-cost translation from Google Translate and other machine translation tools, at their own discretion.
The term “free translation” is generally referred to as a type of translation that deviates from the original source, while maintaining its essence nonetheless. Some of the terms that you might have heard of include transcreation or creative translation. Despite its growing popularity, there is still some confusion around this method, particularly in terms of how it differs from literal translation. In this article, we will be taking a closer look at what free translation means, when it is appropriate to use it and what it involves.
When getting a translation done, you want to make sure it is well executed, accurate and correctly captures the message you are trying to convey. After all, a poor translation could negatively affect your business, brand and reputation.
However, with so many different translation solutions available, it can be difficult to decide where to go.
So, what should you look for when determining whether a translation fits the bill? Here are five things you need to take into account to know if a translation is correct.