Translation 101

Translation 101
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Download or read book Translation 101 written by Petro Dudi and published by . This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This career guidebook explores the realm of translation, the benefits and working conditions, the types of translation work and tools available. It gets down to details regarding the tools a translator uses every day, providing information not only from the translator's perspective but also from the viewpoint of the translation engineer and translation project manager. It provides a hands-on approach to CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) Tools, on how you can take advantage of them regardless of your CAT Tool of choice. You'll also learn how to successfully run your freelance translation business. You'll be presented with "inside" information on how clients (especially translation agencies) choose their translators. You'll learn how to set up profiting rates and how to find promising clients. You'll be given ideas for efficient organization of your work process and tips for successful customer relationship management. And, you'll be shown how to stay away from fraudulent companies too. Cleverly written to cover all skill levels: Entry-Level - An all-in-one guide for you to start out in the translation profession. Mid-Level - Boost your knowledge of the translation field and take it to the next level. Senior-Level - Sharpen your skills and learn a few more tricks that will make you a master of the craft. Here's a glimpse of the Table of Contents: Part 1: So, You Want To Be A Translator... Why Become A Translator Do I Need Any Special Skills Or Experience? Types Of Translation Work In-House Translation Jobs vs. Freelancing Software Tools Of The Trade Part 2: Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools: A Crash Course So, What's A CAT Tool? Translation Memories (TMs) Word Counts, The Trados Discount Model & Weighted Words Terminology Databases (TermBases) Handoff & Delivery Packages A Typical Translation Project Workflow Machine Translation (MT) Avoiding CAT Tool Lock-In CAT Tools On A Mac Or GNU/Linux Part 3: Running A Freelance Translation Business Defining Your Core Language Pairs Setting Up Your Pricelist Choosing Your CAT Tool Marketing Your Business (Or How To Find Clients) Organizing Your Work Client Relationship Quick Tips Avoiding Fraudulent Clients Appendix 1: Translation Industry Glossary Appendix 2: ISO Language Codes Appendix 3: List of Translation Companies


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