For non linguistics, buying translation is often a source of frustration. Because we care about our clients, we provide you guide with suggestions in order to reduce the stress.
· Translate relevant information or produce documents in your language to be translated.
· Translation, interpreting – what’s the difference? Translation is written, whereas interpreting is spoken.
· Make sure the adaptation of the text to be translated is possible in the target language.
· How much will a translation cost? The added value a translation company offers (translation selection, project management, quality control, etc.) also has a high price, but can save you hours of work.
· How important is the style? Clarify the standards of style before you start working, and get it written to avoid any misunderstanding.
· Finalize your text before starting. Having translators work from draft-in-progress will always be more time-consuming and more expensive than waiting for the final text to be ready. The more versions you have the more likely to find errors in the final version.
· Tell the translator what is the document for. Be sure to tell the translator what your text is for, so they can prepare an accurate foreign language version with maximum impact in the reader.
· Professional translators work into their native language.
· Inquisitive translators are good news. No one reads your texts more carefully than your translator. This is good news, since it will allow you to improve your original.
· The more technical the subject, the more important it is that your translator knows it inside out. Supply basic information to produce better texts.
· Bilingualism is not a guarantee of written fluency or skill in translation.
· Invest time in you translator and you will probably save time, money and stress. If you do not invest time to brief translators, there is little chance that you will get what you want or need.
By applying even half the tips in this guide, you will improve your chances of getting a translation that works.
