The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Us And Non Us Based Translators

Translation services are found all over the world

. Some US-based clients looking for these types of services prefer to use in-country translators. Others prefer to use US-based companies and/or individuals. There are pros and cons to both approaches.

Many translators living in other countries do not have a solid understanding of American English when used as a text source language. This hampers the ability to create a correct English to Spanish text translation, for example. There may be slang terms or phrases specific to certain areas of the country that do not make sense to someone living abroad. There may be dual meanings as well. Research has shown that as much as 90% of written translation errors occur due to misunderstanding the source text, as opposed to not knowing the language targeted for translation.

While average Americans are not well-known for their foreign language skills, there are many professional native-speaking translators that live and work in the US. Many considered to be the best in their field routinely travel back to their home countries. This gives them an opportunity to read up on their home country's literature and press. They can also learn about new trends and influences on the language and culture. These professionals also take the time to attend international translator conferences in order to stay at the top of their field.

Top quality written translation service companies choose the individuals best suited to each assignment to serve their clients. There are still some quality in-country translators available abroad which can be used. Some companies find they can successfully employ a combination of both in-country and US-based individuals to perform the work. As a result, an English-French text translation may be done by one translator in the US, while an English-Italian text translation may be done abroad.

The quality of customer service and the turnaround time play a role in choosing translators as well. Excellent customer service is emphasized in the US. Due to cultural differences, it is not a consideration in other lands. In many European countries, for example, it is customary to take extended vacations during certain times of the year. As a result, it is common for businesses to cease operations for several weeks at a time. In the US, this is an uncommon occurrence and is not a warmly accepted business practice. For translation service companies that use both in-country and US-based professionals, this practice does not hinder the delivery of assignments to clients. They arrive on time and done correctly, as requested.

by: Christine Harrell

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