Tulkošanas māksla un profesija » Translator resources »
Translation Books (ES>EN)
Tēmas autors: Neil Greenough (X)
Neil Greenough (X)
Neil Greenough (X)
Apvienotā Karaliste
Local time: 22:41
spāņu - angļu
+ ...
Oct 27, 2010

Hi folks.

I graduated back in 2004 in Spanish and I did a bit of translation work ad-hoc before moving on to a full-time role in another field. I am now looking to revert back to translating on a part-time basis. I am looking to complete an MA by Distance Learning but can't financially afford to start this course until late 2011. So in the meantime, can anybody recommend any good books for me to read? My language pair is Spanish>English. I'm looking for books that may offer sample t... See more
Hi folks.

I graduated back in 2004 in Spanish and I did a bit of translation work ad-hoc before moving on to a full-time role in another field. I am now looking to revert back to translating on a part-time basis. I am looking to complete an MA by Distance Learning but can't financially afford to start this course until late 2011. So in the meantime, can anybody recommend any good books for me to read? My language pair is Spanish>English. I'm looking for books that may offer sample texts to translate and best practice guidelines etc...

Thanks and happy translating ▲ Collapse
 
Margaret Schroeder
Margaret Schroeder  Identity Verified
Meksika
Local time: 15:41
spāņu - angļu
+ ...
Some suggestions Oct 29, 2010

Introduction to Spanish Translation by Jack Childs. The link shows the copy I have, but I see there is now a ... See more
Introduction to Spanish Translation by Jack Childs. The link shows the copy I have, but I see there is now a second edition.
Teaching Translation from Spanish to English: Worlds beyond Words by Allison Beeby Lonsdale.
Thnking Spanish Translation. A Course in Translation Method: Spanish to English by Sándor Hervey, Ian Higgins and Louise M. Haywood.

I haven’t read this book, but it looks relevant: Manual of Spanish-English Translation by Kelly Washbourne.

Useful and enlightening for us EN>ES translators even though the focus of the book is ES>EN: La traducción del inglés al castellano. Guía para el traductor by Marina Orellana.

Although this book is about FR>EN, I found that many of the principles, and even a good proportion of the specific examples, can apply to ES>EN: Translation, Linguistics and Culture: A French—English Handbook by Nigel Armstrong.

Two more books about translation in general, which I found extremely valuable reading:
Le Ton Beau De Marot: In Praise Of The Music Of Language by Douglas R. Hofstadter.
Becoming a Translator: An Accelorated Course by Douglas Robinson. You can probably find less expensive copies if you look for the first edition. ▲ Collapse
 
Neil Greenough (X)
Neil Greenough (X)
Apvienotā Karaliste
Local time: 22:41
spāņu - angļu
+ ...
TOPIC STARTER
Many thanks Oct 29, 2010

Many thanks for the comprehensive list Margaret.

Have a great weekend
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Šī foruma moderatori
Maria Castro[Call to this topic]
Nawal Kramer[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Translation Books (ES>EN)







Wordfast Pro
Translation Memory Software for Any Platform

Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users! Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value

Buy now! »
CafeTran Espresso
You've never met a CAT tool this clever!

Translate faster & easier, using a sophisticated CAT tool built by a translator / developer. Accept jobs from clients who use Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast & major CAT tools. Download and start using CafeTran Espresso -- for free

Buy now! »