An 8-minute video on how to do translation well!

Anna and Piri walk through some of the things that can go wrong with translation and then share some top tips!

Errors

For the speaker:

  • Using long lists
  • Speaking fast with no pauses
  • Not explaining
    • Idioms
    • Slang
    • Jokes

For the translator:

  • Not translating everything
  • Speaking without expression

Tips

  • Break up lists
  • Pause frequently
  • Explain yourself
  • Give expression
Language
English