The translation process, a 7-step checklist for translating all types of documents
Image taken from: https://pixabay.com/illustrations/to-do-list-business-checklist-form-4483048/ Everyone has to face prejudices once in their life, and translators are no exception to the rule. Have you ever heard your friends and family saying that translation is an easy job? They think that it only consists in changing written words from one language to another. But the truth is that translation is way more than that. Translators are not only translating, they are also reading, analysing, researching terminology, creating glossaries, using translation tools, planning to meet deadlines, drafting, reviewing, and post-editing. To better understand the complexity of the translation process or if you are new to translation, here are seven steps to follow to get a text translated methodically and professionally. 1. Project request When translators receive a project request, they usually start by looking at the client s...