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Tips to improve your English translation

skills:

Translation is a fluid, meticulous business that is

consistently evolving, since no language is ever

stagnant. Every tongue changes and grows to remain

relevant as the world develops. Every translator must

therefore grow and develop alongside, so as to remain

adept at their craft.

Here are some useful tips for freelancers and

professional translators to improve their translation

skills.

1. Read!

One of the most important ways to ensure that your

translations are current, contextual and meaningful

is to read as much of the foreign language as

possible. A dictionary is your bible and your best

friend. Carry one with you as often as possible and

read it in your spare time to continuously grow your

vocabulary. Secondly, read as many local

newspapers, journals, books and publications as you

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