The Outdated Xin Da Ya Chinese Translation Theory
The Xin Da Ya translation theory is one of the most famous and influential translation theories in China.…
Expertise-driven Chinese Translation
There is a stark difference between how translators are trained in China compared to in English-speaking countries. Through…
Lifetime Learning for Chinese Translators
d Unbeknownst to most translators working between Chinese and English, the amount of time it takes, even with…
Stakeholder-centered Legal Translation
The translation work that language service providers like CBL provide today is a professional service, much like the…
Databases for Legal Translation
Glossaries and word lists are used by most legal translators, but they get awful results and create documents…
Skopos Theory and Translation Purpose
What is the purpose of a translation? In my line of work, which predominantly involves business and legal…
Should Legal Translators Only Translate into their Native Language?
The Native Language Principle is a longstanding rule followed in Western Europe and the Americas. It dictates that…
Translator Misconceptions about Legal Practice
Last week, I wrote about the misconceptions lawyers have about translation that only serve to undermine their own…
How translation companies deceive lawyers
In this Part III of the Lawyer Misconception Series, I want to explain how misinformation spread by unethical…
Attorney Misconceptions About Certified Translation
Last week, I reviewed comments about translation from a very well-informed attorney at the Hague Law Blog and…