DMS_GL_en_ta/process/pretranslation-training/01.md


### What to Know Before Translation

It is recommended that you consult the [Translation Manual](../../translate/translate-manual/01.md) frequently as you translate this content. Before you start translating, we recommend that you start working your way through the Translation Manual at least until you know the difference between a literal translation and a meaning-based translation. Much of the rest of the Translation Manual can be used as a “just-in-time” learning resource.

Some important subjects that must be learned before starting a translation project:

* [The Qualities of a Good Translation](../../translate/guidelines-intro/01.md) - The definition of a good translation
* [The Translation Process](../../translate/translate-process/01.md) - How a good translation is made
  * [Form and Meaning](../../translate/translate-fandm/01.md) - The difference between form and meaning
  * [Meaning-Based Translations](../../translate/translate-dynamic/01.md) - How to make a meaning-based translation

Some other important topics as you get started include:

* [Choosing What to Translate](../../translate/translation-difficulty/01.md) - Suggestions for where to start translating
* [First Draft](../../translate/first-draft/01.md) - How to make a first draft
* [Help with Translating](../../translate/translate-help/01.md) - Using translation helps
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			`### What to Know Before Translation`

Add curly quotes (#60) 2019-06-13 21:02:36 +00:00			`It is recommended that you consult the [Translation Manual](../../translate/translate-manual/01.md) frequently as you translate this content. Before you start translating, we recommend that you start working your way through the Translation Manual at least until you know the difference between a literal translation and a meaning-based translation. Much of the rest of the Translation Manual can be used as a “just-in-time” learning resource.`
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			`Some important subjects that must be learned before starting a translation project:`

Standardized indentation of all bullets 2017-06-27 05:36:26 +00:00			`* [The Qualities of a Good Translation](../../translate/guidelines-intro/01.md) - The definition of a good translation`
			`* [The Translation Process](../../translate/translate-process/01.md) - How a good translation is made`
Unordered list indentation fixes 2017-11-30 14:46:49 +00:00			`* [Form and Meaning](../../translate/translate-fandm/01.md) - The difference between form and meaning`
			`* [Meaning-Based Translations](../../translate/translate-dynamic/01.md) - How to make a meaning-based translation`
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			`Some other important topics as you get started include:`

Standardized indentation of all bullets 2017-06-27 05:36:26 +00:00			`* [Choosing What to Translate](../../translate/translation-difficulty/01.md) - Suggestions for where to start translating`
			`* [First Draft](../../translate/first-draft/01.md) - How to make a first draft`
			`* [Help with Translating](../../translate/translate-help/01.md) - Using translation helps`