Thinking French Translation (Paperback, 2nd edition)

The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including:
*Cultural differences
*Register and dialect
*Genre
*Revision and editing
The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including:
*Journalism and literature
*Commercial, legal and technical texts
*Songs and recorded interviews
*This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of Frenchon translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors.