Localiser Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
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Localisers translate and adapt texts to the language and culture of a specific target audience. They convert standard translation into locally understandable texts with flairs of the culture, sayings, and other nuances that make the translation richer and more meaningful for a cultural target group than it was before.
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Grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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Skills You Need to Become a Localiser
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialPostediting knowledge
The process of revising a translation, usually generated by a machine, and improving the accuracy of the text in the translated language.
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EssentialSpelling knowledge
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
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EssentialApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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EssentialProvide Written Content skill
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling …
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EssentialTranslate Language Concepts skill
Translate one language into another language. Match words and expressions with their corresponding brothers in other languages, while making sure that the message and nuances of the original text are …
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EssentialAdapt Text Culturally skill
Adjust text so it is culturally and linguistically acceptable to the reader, while preserving the original message and nuance of the text.
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EssentialComprehend The Material To Be Translated skill
Read and analyse the content and themes of the material to be translated. The translator must comprehend what is written in order to best translate the content. Word-for-word translation is …
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EssentialDevelop A Translation Strategy skill
Perform research to better understand the subject material and formulate the right questions to get the information needed.
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EssentialImprove Translated Texts skill
Revise, read, and improve human or machine translations. Strive to improve the accuracy and quality of translations.
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EssentialMaster Language Rules skill
Master the techniques and practices of the languages to be translated. This includes both your own native language, as well as foreign languages. Be familiar with applicable standards and rules …
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EssentialPreserve Original Text skill
Translate texts without adding, changing or omitting anything. Make sure the original message is conveyed. Don't express your own feelings and opinions.
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EssentialReview Translation Works skill
Read thoroughly translated works in order to ensure accuracy and achievement of the purpose.
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EssentialRevise Translation Works skill
Compare and perform bilingual editing by reading the translated work and comparing it to the original text.
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EssentialTranslate Tags skill
Interpret and translate tags from one language to another striving for accuracy in the target language.
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EssentialTranslate Texts skill
Translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings …
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EssentialUpdate Language Skills skill
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EssentialUse Localisation Tools skill
Employ a variety of translation tools aimed at helping the localisation and adaptation processes for translation works.
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OptionalContent Marketing Strategy knowledge
The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
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OptionalSemantics knowledge
The branch of linguistics that studies meaning; it analyses of words, phrases, signs, and symbols and the relation between them.
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OptionalAnthropology knowledge
The study of development and behaviour of human beings.
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OptionalUnseen Translation knowledge
The translation technique whereby unseen extracts from Latin and Greek prose or verse are presented to translators for them to translate the excerpts perfectly in a determined language, for instance …
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OptionalTranscreation knowledge
The process of reproducing commercial content, usually brand related, in other languages while conserving the most important nuances and messages. This refers to the preserving emotional and intangible aspects of …
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OptionalTypes Of Literature Genres knowledge
The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.
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OptionalLinguistics knowledge
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
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OptionalLiterature knowledge
The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.
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OptionalTerminology knowledge
The study of terms, their etymology, and their use. The study of the meaning of words depending on the context in which they are used, the origin of the word, …
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OptionalContextualise Artistic Work skill
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the …
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OptionalLiaise With Advertising Agencies skill
Communicate and cooperate with advertising agencies in transmitting the goals and specifications of the marketing plan. Liaise to develop an advertising and promotional campaign that represent the aim of the …
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OptionalObserve Confidentiality skill
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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OptionalPerform Product Testing skill
Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.
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OptionalSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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OptionalAdapt Developed Game To The Market skill
Follow gaming trends in order to adjust the development of new games to the current needs of the market.
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OptionalAnalyse Cultural Trends skill
Keep up to date with popular cultural trends such as pop culture, cultural and social slang.
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OptionalAnalyse Text Before Translation skill
Understand the messages conveyed and the nuances of the text in the original text to be translated.
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OptionalAttend Gaming Tests skill
Be in attendance when the technical and live gaming tests are taking place, to receive feedback and make the necessary alterations.
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OptionalCommunicate With Local Residents skill
Explain building and landscaping projects to local residents in order to obtain their approval and co-operation.
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OptionalDevelop Terminology Databases skill
Collect and submit terms after verifying their legitimacy in order to build up terminology databases on an array of domains.
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OptionalDevelop The Product Catalogue skill
Authorise and create items in relation to the delivery of a centrally held product catalogue; make recommendations in the further developing process of the catalogue.
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OptionalEmploy Assessment Techniques To Anticipate Translation Efforts skill
Oversee the work needed to complete a translation by employing assessment techniques to measure the length and degree of difficulty.
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OptionalEmploy Translation Techniques skill
Use a variety of translation techniques to increase the effectiveness of work, for instance to determine general and domain-specific terminology, to compile glossaries, and to tackle the text methodically.
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OptionalEvaluate Translation Technologies skill
Use technologies for translation and provide observations on their use for defined purposes.
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OptionalFollow Translation Quality Standards skill
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OptionalRead Pre-Drafted Texts skill
Read texts, written by others or by yourself, with the proper intonation and animation.
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OptionalStudy Cultures skill
Study and internalise a culture that is not your own to truly understand its traditions, rules, and workings.
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OptionalUse Computer-Aided Translation skill
Aid the language translation process by using computer-aided translation (CAT) software.
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OptionalUse Dictionaries skill
Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.
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OptionalUse Translation Memory Software skill
Facilitate efficient language translation using translation memory software. This software collects and stores previously translated texts and their translations, broken down into segments. It looks for matches between these previously …
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