1. LANE 462 Translation Skills By: Dr. ShadiaYousefBanjar http://SBANJAR.kau.edu.sa/ http://wwwdrshadiabanjar.blogspot.com 7/25/2010 Dr. Shadia Yousef Banjar 1

3. A translation: the product of the process of translating (i.e. the translated text);

6. However, ‘Translation’ means transferring written messages from language to another.

8. enables you to communicate your views in another language

9. enhances the image of your company or organization by producing a professional document that is accurate and uses a style and terminology that are consistent and appropriate for your target audience

10. helps sell your products and services and ensure that bad a bad translation does not compromise your reputation or the quality of your products or service

11. saves your money by reducing the number of errors in your documents and eliminating delays and the need for expensive patch-up jobs later

12. saves you the worry and problems that arise from working with amateurs

14. an understanding of the topic being translated,

15. an ability to transfer ideas expressed in one language into anequally meaningful form in the other language,

16. an above-average capacity to write well in the target language,

17. broad general knowledge,

18. a sound knowledge of the two cultures involved,

19. mental alertness,

20. sensitivity and attention to detail,

21. an understanding of specialized terminology in the field of the translation ,

24. A translator working into his/her native language is less likely to make grammatical errors, and more likely to be able to produce text in the desired style of the target language.

25. However, good translation is not impossible