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- Use a range of resources to make sure terms are translated accurately. Have a look at our list of translation resources for some guidance.
- Knowing the difference in structure and grammar between English and your native language will help you avoid translating word-by-word. You should also be aware of the most common errors for your language pair, such as false friends. Try an online search to find examples of common translation mistakes from English to your language, and this can then help you avoid them.
- When you have finished a translation, have a break before reading it again. You should proofread it against the English and see if you have made any mistakes, added anything that shouldn’t be there, misunderstood anything, or forgotten to translate individual words or sentences.
- Read the entire text again, focusing on the translated text, and check for spelling or grammatical errors.
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- A translation glossary is one of the best ways to ensure consistent translation of terminology. It provides an approved translation for certain terms and also speeds up the translation process as you can simply select the translation from the glossary. Please make sure you use the translations from the glossary if your language project manager has instructed you accordingly. When you are translating in MemsourcePhrase, do not modify the glossary. If you think that a glossary term is incorrect, or needs an additional translation, please contact your project manager.
- When working in MemsourcePhrase, remember to make use of the translation memory. It remembers words and phrases that have already been translated and suggests them as a possible translation if the same or similar text needs to be translated again.
- If you use abbreviations, use the full term, followed by the abbreviation in brackets, the first time it appears in the text.
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