Translation Quality Assessment : Things You Need To Know
According to German linguist and translation studies scholar Julianne House, “translation is the result of a linguistic-textual operation in which a text in one language is re-contextualized in another language.” She goes on to say that this process is impacted significantly by many elements and conditions which are not exactly linguistic in nature – thereby […]
6 Reasons to Learn Spanish
Does anyone really need reasons to learn Spanish? Spanish is more than just a language; it’s an art, a culture, and rhythm rolled into one; it is vibrant, energetic, pulsating and exciting. Spanish reminds you of warm sunny beaches, flamenco, salsa and tropical paradise – it has that quality to it! Spanish is spoken in […]
8 Best Ways to Learn French on your Own
So you have decided to learn French as your new language to improve your prospects in the language world or the translation arena. Great decision! Knowing an extra language is always helpful for anyone, and for a translator, even more so. Native English speakers usually choose Spanish, German or French: these are the most popular, […]
Back Translation – The Complete Guide with Real-Life Examples
When we talk about translation, we refer basically to forward translation – the transfer of a written text from one language (source language) to another (target language); it is an attempt to convey the message that was written in one language into another without changing the original meaning and intention. Translation takes into account the subtle nuances of the language, […]