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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 can, to absorb trends, events,
cultural nuances and jargon used within the language
and the field of study – if there is one. Finally, take the

time to read as many translated articles as you can by
your peers and seniors to pick up tips and tricks of the
trade.

2. Converse

Try to have as many conversations as you can with

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