Choosing a Translation Company

DUBAI, UAE - June 27, 2013 - PRLog -- Choosing a Language Translation Company

Translation clients do not have the opportunity to proofread the work sent back to them as it is clearly in a language they do not understand. So how do you guarantee that you are going with the right translation company? Here are some things you should look for when choosing a language translation company.

Check for professional membership

Professional translators (like http://www.kwintessential.ae for example) are often members of a professional translation body. This means that they are certified in the language they are able to translate. These professional bodies often require translators to pass a test in order to certify meaning that they are slightly more qualified than those who are not members. It also gives you a guarantee that they are good at what they do and are able to give you high quality results.

Check their length of experience

A translator who has been working for a year is not going to be as experienced as one who has been training and working for five years. Also, check what kind of training is offered to the translators working at a translation company. If there is a trial period or a testing period then they will likely be up to the standards set by many professionals. Many professional translation companies will only hire someone who has been working in translation for a set period of time, usually a few years.

Check their qualifications

Many freelance language translators are native speakers but they may not be an expert in translating documents. It takes a specific skill set to translate papers and documents in different dialects which is why many translators have to attend university to get their qualifications. They may also do an additional qualification in another subject (e.g. law) to enable them to translate documents within a specific field. Professional companies always check that their staff hold an appropriate translation qualification, usually a university degree.

Check they have translators who share your expertise

If you are a lawyer and need a legal document translated, then there will be legal terminology which needs to be understood by the translator. If they do not share your expertise, there is a chance that they will resort to dictionary use which can scramble the meaning of words. Similarly, if you require an academic paper to be translated, then check that the company will provide you with a translator who completes this kind of work regularly.

Look at samples

Where possible, ask for a sample of the company’s work which relates to the work you need them to translate. Of course, you will not be able to read the document but if you can find someone who speaks this language then ask them for help. Although it may seem that you should just hire the first native speaker you find, this does not necessarily guarantee that they can write well. Composing a text in another language is not as simple as it sounds and it is a good idea to ensure that they can compose the text so that it is easy to read for a native speaker.

Translation is more than just converting one language into another. There is a high level of skill involved which not all translators have. Their qualifications and experience are both great indicators of how good they are and a professional language translation company should have staff who are experts at what they do. Beware of places which offer extremely cheap translations as they may not be up to the standard you require. Translation is communication and a professional company will also answer any questions you may have regarding the work you need completed.

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