Translating in Plain English

Translating in Plain English

This course provides a comprehensive introduction into the world of professional translation and an introduction into the process of translating in plain English.

In Part I&II of this course, you will learn about the different types of translation, the knowledge and tools needed to get started in translation, and the keys to having long and successful career as a translator.

In Part III, this course introduces you to plain English and how it applies to Japanese to English translation.

In Part IV, this course also includes practical examples of translating in plain English.

This course will help students develop a cultural and language-based understanding of Japanese text to promote clear, comprehensible, and accurate English translation.

Investing in this course will help translators, writers, and employees create better English documents, increase the quality of distributed information, and increase the speed of at which course participants are able to create English documents. 

Specifically, students can expect to learn the following:

1. Understand the concepts of Japanese and English that can make translation difficult.

2. Learn to deconstruct and reassemble text in a way that benefits the end user and enable consistent and repeatable results.

Join us to get starting on the path to your new career in Japanese to English translation!

Identifying the skillset for better translation and exploring the art of words

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What you will learn

• The key concepts, rules, and procedures for Translating in Plain English
• To adopt the concepts of Plain English into their translation and writing to produce clear and consistent translation
• How to analyze Japanese text for meaning and intent

Rating: 4.65

Level: All Levels

Duration: 1.5 hours

Instructor: A& People