Why bother with translation?
Although English is the dominant language in use on the web, claiming 30% of internet users, that leaves 70% of the web population that is accessing information through other languages. French is a case in point. With a 5% share of the web's language pie, it may seem like a small number until you realize that this figure converts into 54 million web surfers. After English and Chinese (in second place at 14% of users), the third most popular language on the internet is Spanish, with an 8% market share or 89 million pairs of eyeballs.
If you are at all interested in reaching out beyond the 30% English share of the market to sell your products or services, the first step is to recognize that linguistic communities will respond positively to a service provider who acknowledges cultural differences and validates their language needs.
How hard can it be?
Who hasn't thought that they have a "good book to write". If you didn't understand how difficult writing could be before you tried it, you certainly gain a different appreciation for the skills required after making the attempt. It's much the same for how hard it can be to become a proficient translator.
So think twice before handing over a language translation assignment to someone who happens to speak the targeted language fluently. Fluency in a language does not necessarily establish someone as a good translator, just like a good knowledge of anatomy does not necessarily anoint one with surgical skills.
Many of us have read the stories of mangled translations and the hilarious results they can produce. Chinese to English translations have acquired some notoriety in this regard. (See some examples on this site.) But examples also abound of how a mirthful blunder can morph into a public relations nightmare. The result is that the comic twist of "Lost in Translation" can all too quickly translate into lost customers, lost opportunities and lost dollars.
The point is that there are linguistic and cultural nuances that must be taken into account when addressing people in their own language in order to put your best foot forward.
Leave the translation to an expert!
Professional translators have an understanding of the linguistic issues we have already described and of their economics. They understand the value of getting it right. Of course, there remains the challenge of finding the translation resource that is best suited to a particular language pair and/or subject matter. That's why credible organizations align themselves with a translation agency or company that has access to a wide range of competent translators in a variety of different languages and subject specialties.
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Agence de Traduction propose la traduction professionnelle des textes professionnels, académiques, et d'affaires du français vers l'anglais, de l'anglais ver le français, de l'espagnol vers l'anglais ainsi que de l'anglais vers l'espagnol. Agence de Traduction Montréal Traduction professionnelle pour clients... |
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CILFO Translations is a full service translation agency serving Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec as well as the surrounding areas.CILFO is a family-owned translation agency established over fifteen years ago to provide language and translation services in Ottawa at an affordable price. Our clients include federal government agencies, Fortune... |
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