Before you read
Subject: Translating English proverbs
Excerpt: The lesson considered how to convey a proverb’s meaning and effect.
Reference text and retained source material
The lesson considered how to convey a proverb’s meaning and effect. A familiar target-language expression can be useful, but only when its meaning and tone match the original context.
Language and reading: using this material
Compare wording, tone and information order across complete passages. Positions, prices, policies, exams and statistics retain their original context and should be verified before practical use.
