In Other Words has been the definitive coursebook for students studying translation for more than three decades. Assuming no knowledge of languages other than English, it offers a practical guide based on extensive research in areas as varied as lexis, grammar, pragmatics, semiotics and ethics. It thus provides a solid basis for training a new generation of well-informed, critical students of translation. Drawing on linguistic theory and social semiotics, the fourth edition of this best-selling text guides trainee translators through the variety of decisions they have to make throughout their career. Each chapter offers an explanation of key concepts, identifies potential sources of translation difficulties related to those concepts, and illustrates various strategies for resolving these difficulties. Authentic examples of translated texts from a wide variety of languages and genres are examined, and practical exercises and further reading are included at the end of each chapter.

The fourth edition has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the field and extends the range of languages and genres covered in earlier editions. Now written by Mona Baker and Henry Jones, this key text remains the essential coursebook for any student of translation.

 

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