Translation Feedback
I recently introduced the “Quality Feedback Form” in my translation business. When I complete a project for someone, when I…
The truth is incorrect
HOW CAN YOU GUARANTEE WRITING WHICH IS FIT FOR PURPOSE AND DOES ITS JOB (OR SHOULD THAT BE WIN PEOPLE…
Great Care & Consideration
A good translator does their translation work with great care and consideration, being aware of at least some of the…
Translation Strategy
HOW TO DISCUSS APPROACHES TO TRANSLATION / TRANSLATION STRATEGY? AND SHOULD ONE REALLY BELIEVE THAT ANY GIVEN APPROACH / STRATEGY…
When people can’t believe what you’re saying… can you?
Have you ever resolved to tell the truth about something only to end up very frustrated at being told (or…
The basic concept of translation
THE TIMES WHEN I COMMUNICATE WITH THE INTENTION OF GETTING A POINT ACROSS… AT MOST MOMENTS IN MY LIFE, IF…
What issues do translators face?
MORE COMMENTS ON MY APPRECIATION / INTERPRETATION OF THE ISSUES I FACE IN MY TRANSLATION WORK – I RESOLVE TO…
The Translator and Explanation
THE TRANSLATOR AND EXPLANATION For all the times I’ve stated how translation is not just about replacing words with words…
Translation Proofreading
MY COMMENTS ON TRANSLATION PROOFREADING Everyone in the translation industry regards proofreading / editing as a means of ensuring the…
Expression of Original Material
Sometimes when I’m doing a translation project I’m compelled to ask about a given word / expression in the original…