The writing involved in this type of texts is often creative or literary in style. This means that there may be a greater distance between the source and the target text than in other types of translation. Naturally, it is very important to know exactly who the target readers are in each case, as well as the type of publication involved. The customer's specifications about this type of text can be especially important.
In all cases, both the translator and the proofreader involved in the project have knowledge of the subject matter. They must be aware not only of the type of language used in both languages to talk about arts and culture, but also of the cultural context of the subject matter in the source and target languages. To give an example, Italian readers may not need the same information in texts about opera as English readers.
Arts and cultural texts also require creative writing skills, which, naturally, extends to the translator and the proofreader. Translated texts convey not only the meaning of the source text, but also read with the equivalent style and expression in the target language.
- All texts are translated by professional, native-speaker translators. They have a minimum of three years' professional experience, a translation or language degree and detailed knowledge of the subject area.
- Our Language Managers select the most appropriate translator according to the specific characteristics of each text.
- All texts are proofread by professional proofreaders. As with our translators, the Language Managers select proofreaders because of their specific knowledge of the text's subject matter as well as their translation and general language skills.
- Our industry-leading quality system is operated by our Language Managers to ensure the reliability of all our translations. Accuracy, style, terminology, presentation and punctual delivery are all requirements.
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