Translation

Course Overview

Course Overview
Translation with Instructor
This advanced translation course is a must to prepare for the exam of the Postgraduate Diploma In Translation that is organized and offered by CIOL – London.
In this course we included for you a wide rage of topics that would help you in preparing for the exam, learning about the theory of translation, polishing your skills as a senior translator, and be up to date with the latest technology.
We included eight (8) presentations for you:
  • Theory of Translation - 
    (The exam of Diploma in Translation will not ask you about the theory of translation, but knowledge of the theory will help you to improve your performance as a senior translator)
  • Good Translation vs Bad Translation
  • Translation in Action - 
    Step by step how to go about translating a text
  • Advanced MS word for translators - 
    Shortcuts that  help you moving around on the laptop
  • Practical Guide for Translators
  • Life-Work Balance for Freelance Translators
  • Starting Your own Business - 
    Recommendations by the expert
  • Translation Memory vs Machine Translation - 
    (Technology is advancing very fast and it will have its impact on the way we do our job now and, in the future)
The exam for the diploma in Translation will be consisted of the following papers: 

Unit 01 - Written translation of a general text

Unit 02 - Written translation of a semi-specialised text in one of the following:
  • Technology
  • Business
  • Literature
Unit 03 - Written translation of a semi-specialised text in one of the following:
  • Science
  • Social science
  • Law
Therefore, the course is divided into seven fields of translation representing the fields that you will be tested in at the exam of the diploma:
  • General
  • Technology
  • Business
  • Literature
  • Law
  • Science
  • Social Science
In each section we included 4 exercises plus few past exam papers about the topic.
You can do the exercises in the field you are going to choose at the exam; however, it would be more beneficial for you to do all the exercises for your own benefit.
You are expected to decide at the beginning of the course  which are the papers you will take at the exam and inform the administrator.
Please do the exercises and return to us to be corrected and commented on by a translation expert.
  • Candidate handbook
        (Very Important to read to learn about the diploma and the exam)
  • You will be eligible to one hour online consultation after you go through the presentations and the candidate handbook to discuss any challenges and answer your questions.
Course Learning Outcomes:

This course is designed to finish within the period of 12 weeks.

Please arrange your study plan to accomplish all assignments within that period.


This course will help you polish your skills in translation and prepare for the exam of Diploma in Translation through:
• Numerous translation exercises in all the topics of the Diploma in Translation
• Working on samples of past exam papers 
• Help and support from an expert to learn what the examiners are looking for?
Also, you will learn about: 
• Theory of Translation 
• What makes a good translation?     
• Step by step how to process for translating a text
• Pros & Cons of working as a freelancer
• The shortcuts you need to move around the document using a laptop
• You will be introduced to TM and MT
• Important tips to know for starting your own business.
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