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DipTrans Essential Guide 2022

Your essential guide to the DipTrans exam, the diploma in translation offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Updated for 2022.

What Transcreation Is and Why It’s No Gimmick

by Lucy Williams | Translator Training

Why can’t people agree on what transcreation is? Is it just a gimmick to sell marketing translation? Where does transcreation diverge from bilingual copywriting? Find the answers and more in this article.

CIOL DipTrans Exam 2021 and Beyond

by Gwenydd Jones | Translator Training

The CIOL DipTrans exam has undergone several changes since 2021. This is a summary for translators interested in the CIOL DipTrans exam.

Terminology – Punctuation – Style

When Does “North” Need a Capital Letter?

by Lucy Williams

When do you capitalize the word north? Is it northern France or Northern France? Find some hints and tips here.

How do you use em dashes? Test yourself!

by Lucy Williams

Dazzled by dashes? Test yourself with this quiz on em dashes, also known as em rules.

Are You an Expert on Phrasal Verbs?

by Lucy Williams

How would you rate your knowledge of the grammar of phrasal verbs? Try your luck with our quiz to see if you’re a phrasal verb master!

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Which is the Best English Thesaurus (book) 2022?

by Gwenydd Jones

Looking for the best English thesaurus 2022 to help you find the right word? We’ve done the research for you. Check out this article.

7 Best French-English Dictionaries (Books) 2022

by Gwenydd Jones

Want to buy a French-English dictionary in book format? We’ve researched them all for you. Get help choosing your bilingual dictionary.

Which is the Best CAT Tool 2022?

by Gwenydd Jones

A freelance translator’s take on the best paid CAT tool and the best free CAT tool in 2022. Read before you buy your translation software!

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What’s the Difference Between Translation and Transcreation?

by Gwenydd Jones

he difference between translation and transcreation is that translation is about producing an accurate and idiomatic rendering of the original text. Transcreation, on the other hand, involves translating with more artistic licence.