What else needs to be translated?
We have been looking at the whole area of translation, localisation and adaptation of tests, certifications, assessments and exams. However, it is not just these materials alone that will need to be translated. We have listed several of the most important aspects which you may wish to consider in parallel with the actual assessment itself.
How long will my translation take? Gauging turnaround times
The large document that you have been drafting for weeks has finally been finished in English, and now’s the time to put it into all the other languages needed. The translation has to be completed quickly, despite the original having been ‘tweaked’ for weeks. But just how long will it take?
Language is one thing, culture is another – what requires localisation?
It is all well and good translating a text for someone who speaks another language, but adapting it to reflect their culture can be critical to the success of a project. We look at some of the areas which might require attention, from the more simple names of people to units and measures.
What are the advantages of translating, localising and adapting your tests?
In previous posts, we looked at what localisation and adaptation mean and discussed whether certifications and assessments should be translated.
We will now consider the advantages that you get if you do decide to translate, localise and adapt your tests, assessments and certifications.
Should you translate your tests, assessments and certifications?
In our previous post, we looked at the translation, localisation and adaptation process and the fact that it is very important to get all three steps right in order to ensure that your assessment will work in another country and for another culture. How are testing organisations actually coping with different sensibilities and cultures in addition to translation?
Rebranding – from our own experience
For any organisation, it is a good idea from time to time to have a look at your branding and image and to make some changes. However, this can be a big project with a lot of things to consider, so we thought that we would share with you the re-branding process that we went through in 2014.
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