How should a translation company approach a high-volume project? And what is the most ethical response to a client that insists that it needs an extremely high volume of material translated in an unrealistically short time?
A bridge too far—how not to manage a large-scale translation project (J) 続きを読む »
In Japan, with its huge Japanese‑to‑English translation market, the caveat that a translator should only translate into his or her own native language goes largely ignored, and a huge volume of Japanese material ends up being translated by native speakers of Japanese—often with dire results.
The good, the bad and the ugly—ensuring quality in Japanese‑to‑English translation (J) 続きを読む »
There are a number of industry organizations and academic institutions that offer certification and qualifications in translation and interpreting. However, there is no real standardization nationally or internationally regarding testing criteria, and no compelling evidence that the holders of these degrees or certificates are any more competent or capable than their “unqualified” colleagues in the
Is there such a thing as a “qualified” or “certified” translator? (J) 続きを読む »
