Before you read
Subject: Keeping the reader in mind when translating
Excerpt: The essay discussed reader awareness as part of a translator’s work.
Reference text and retained source material
The essay discussed reader awareness as part of a translator’s work. Vocabulary, background explanation, sentence structure and tone should be chosen with the reader’s knowledge and purpose in mind.
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.
