Why do you translate only from your second language into your mother tongue? I have a very valid reason to have chosen so, but first, let's start by stating a distinction is to be made between writing in a second language and translating into a second language. Wait a minute! Don't you write when you… Continue reading Writing or Translating into Your Second Language
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Translating for Target Audiences
A look into the meta language.
Why Being Bilingual is not Enough to Be a Translator
[FR] Many people believe that translation is an easy task and that any bilingual individual can perform it correctly. Well, I beg to differ. Translation requires more than being able to speak and to write in two languages. What more, other than bilingualism, does a translator need? On top of bilingualism, a translator needs: Cultural… Continue reading Why Being Bilingual is not Enough to Be a Translator