Any tips on how to start? Thread poster: Tamires Costa
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Hello! I am currently working at a field that I do not like, and I also do not have the means to pay for a education... All I have is the fact that I can speak two languages (Portuguese - Brazilian and English). I have always had a passion for translating music, and that is how I learned English, so I thought that subtitling should be something that would make me happy. I am currently living in Idaho, US- but would love to get a remote job as a translator.
Any tips on how to start?
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I’m sorry, but the only tip I can give you is that being a translator requires much more than being fluent in a foreign language. Education is a must either in translation itself or in another subject you’re an expert.
| | | | | Translation, interpreting, subtitling | Apr 13, 2021 |
Perhaps it would be useful to search the above three activities. They are "cousins" but each requires specific skill sets.
I think if you search the forums in the "Getting established" section, you will find a number of discussions on the basics of getting started.
| | | | Ivana Kahle 
Germany
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There is a course on that topic on Udemy, but it's not for free.
The price is reasonable though.
Good luck!
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David Jones
Taiwan
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| Proz forums are your friend | Apr 16, 2021 |
Read and then re-read and then re-read again the getting established forum on Proz.com. It's full of useful information. Don't get disheartened, it's slow going in the beginning.
| | | | Joy Donovan
United States
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Hi Tamires,
I agree with the others. You will need more than just the ability to speak/comprehend two languages; that's unfortunately a misconception of many people who want to enter the language field. Industry knowledge and translation skills and strategies are also necessary.
With that being said, I would suggest you first do research to understand what is actually entailed in translation.
-What industry do you want to translate for? Maybe consider doing transl... See more Hi Tamires,
I agree with the others. You will need more than just the ability to speak/comprehend two languages; that's unfortunately a misconception of many people who want to enter the language field. Industry knowledge and translation skills and strategies are also necessary.
With that being said, I would suggest you first do research to understand what is actually entailed in translation.
-What industry do you want to translate for? Maybe consider doing translation work for the industry you're currently in, although you may decide you have more knowledge in the music industry.
-What tools are used in the industry and field? Do you know about CAT tools and do you have good dictionaries for your language pair?
-What is an appropriate rate? Proz also has a page for this: https://search.proz.com/employers/rates
These are just some questions you might want to consider before/while you're starting. I would also highly recommend finding some way to educate yourself in translation, whether it be webinars, online courses, or a university program. There are a lot more affordable and remote options these days. However, the investment is worth it, if it's really what you want to do.
Wishing you the best of luck on your journey! ▲ Collapse
| | | | Paul Dixon
Brazil
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Boa tarde Tamires,
There are many interesting FB groups you can enter, including Tradutor Iniciante and another group exclusively for beginners, something like 'iniciantes com medo de perguntar' (can't remember the name as I was refused entry).
Don't know if it is available in Idaho, but one suggestion is Ana Júlia Perrotti's 'Como ingressar no mercado de tradução'. Published by Editora Transitiva, so they may know how (and if) it can be sent to Idaho. Another great... See more Boa tarde Tamires,
There are many interesting FB groups you can enter, including Tradutor Iniciante and another group exclusively for beginners, something like 'iniciantes com medo de perguntar' (can't remember the name as I was refused entry).
Don't know if it is available in Idaho, but one suggestion is Ana Júlia Perrotti's 'Como ingressar no mercado de tradução'. Published by Editora Transitiva, so they may know how (and if) it can be sent to Idaho. Another great work is Laila Compan's 'Tradutor iniciante'.
Escola de Tradutores regularly has courses on 'Quero ser tradutor, e agora?' but once again I don't know how the course could be paid from the US. The next one is on 29 April at 19.30 to 22.30 Brasília time, at a cost of 128 reais (about 25 USD). https://www.escoladetradutores.com.br/cursos/tradutor.htm
Translating music could be interesting. I know someone who translated the Flamengo anthem into English and also the 'marchinhas de carnaval'. Just beware of author's rights considerations.
Beijos e boa noite,
PAUL ▲ Collapse
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