Translation as problems and solutions

Translation as Problems and Solutions is a course book for university students and trainee translators working between English and Arabic. Hasan Ghazala presents the main difficulties that arise when moving a text from one language to another, including differences in vocabulary, grammar, idiom and cultural reference.

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Each problem is illustrated with examples, and the author suggests practical strategies for resolving it, so readers can see how the choices play out in actual sentences. The book is designed for classroom use, with exercises that let learners test the methods they have studied.

It serves as a bridge between theory and practice for anyone learning to translate.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 368 pages

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