Get expert tips on how to pass the DipTrans certificate in translation!
The DipTrans exam is the level 7 translation qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL). The Translator’s Studio specialises in preparing translators to sit the DipTrans.
This interview on how to pass the DipTrans is the second time Gwenydd Jones has interviewed John Worne, the CEO of the CIOL, about the DipTrans exam.
In this interview, they get into detail about what the DipTrans involves. It will help you understand how to pass the DipTrans.
If you’re unfamiliar with the DipTrans diploma in translation, it would be a good idea to watch our earlier conversation about this translation qualification before you watch this one, link below.
It’s also worth noting that the CIOL offers a level 6 (undergraduate level) translation exam called the CertTrans. If you’re an early-career linguist, check out our interviews about the CertTrans.
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► The Translator’s Studio Advanced Translation Course: t.ly/Dfhw3
► DipTrans Diploma in Translation: interview with John Worne: • DipTrans Diploma in Tr...
► DipTrans Essential Guide (Video): • DipTrans Essential Guide ► DipTrans Essential Guide 2022 (Article): translatorstudio.co.uk/about-...
► CertTrans Certificate in Translation: interview with John Worne (Video) • About CertTrans Certif...
► How to pass the CertTrans exam: interview with John Worne (Video) • How to Pass the CertTr...
► CertTrans Certificate in Translation Ultimate Guide 2022 (Article): translatorstudio.co.uk/certtr...
► DipTrans versus MA (Article): translatorstudio.co.uk/guide-...
► DipTrans versus MA (Video): • MA in Translation Stud...
► CertTrans official information on CIOL website: www.ciol.org.uk/CertTrans (you can find the DipTrans qualification specification that John mentions in the interview at this URL)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Interview introduction
00:51 What is the DipTrans exam?
02:10 What impact has the CertTrans had on the DipTrans?
03:21 Should you do the DipTrans straight after passing the CertTrans?
07:00 What do translators who pass the DipTrans exam have in common?
08:08 What misconceptions do people have about the DipTrans exam?
09:42 What are the current DipTrans pass rates?
11:34 Improvement in DipTrans pass rates
13:47 Candidate education improving pass rates
15:25 What is the minimum set of reference books a translator should buy for the DipTrans exam?
16:55 The importance of considering the DipTrans exam rubric
17:40 How to deal with terminology in the DipTrans exam
18:29 Glossary building in advance of preparing for the DipTrans exam
20:09 Paper setting for the DipTrans exam
20:58 What is the subject matter of the DipTrans general paper?
23:14 The need for professional translators to be professional writers
24:55 Does the content of the general paper always relate to the source language country?
26:01 Advice on which semi-specialist option to choose in the DipTrans
27:45 One of the biggest mistakes candidates make with the semi-specialist option
29:49 Has the new arts and culture option been a success?
31:00 Is the CIOL planning to add any more semi-specialist options to the DipTrans?
33:15 If you fail the DipTrans, is it worth appealing?
35:15 John’s top tips for translators who want to pass the DipTrans first time
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20 июл 2024
