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WFClassicL1_English200
DESCRIPTION
This training will be devoted
to setting up and using the
general features of Wordfast Classic. A workflow approach from
translation quoting to delivery will be used and practical exercises
will focus on creating and using glossaries and translation memories,
as well as handling references. Time permitting, we'll learn how to
create a translation memory from past translations using the alignment
function of PlusTools.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, you will be able to use Wordfast Classic
to:
- Translate, edit and
proofread MS Word documents
- Create a glossary and add
terminology to it during a translation
session
- Import glossaries from Excel
or Word files
- Clean-up a document
- Analyze a document before
quoting for time management
- Use placeables
- Customize your configuration
- Run a concordance (context)
search across one or several
translation
memories
- Integrate machine translation into your workflow
COURSE
OUTLINE
E-learning
modules to be completed
during the week before the training (4 hours):
- Why use CAT tools?
- Segmentation, Translation Memory, additional functions
- Downloading and installing Wordfast Classic
- Troubleshooting
- Creating a translation memory
- Creating a glossary
In-person
training (6 hours):
9:00
- 12:30
First translation session:
- How to create a translation memory (TM), description of an open
segment, protecting delimiters, closing a translation session, resuming
a translation session, return to the previous segment, cancel a
segment, force segmentation, copy the source segment, expand/shrink
segments, provisional segments, revising a segmented document
BREAK
for Lunch
13:40
-16:50
Cleaning up your document after translating:
- Usual option (“Tools” tab in the WF interface) -
clean-up
report, simple option (“Quick-clean” icon in the
Wordfast
toolbar), creating a report folder
Analysis functions:
- Preview, analyze a document, understand the results of an analysis
Handling placeables:
- Preview, selecting placeables, copying placeables, customizing
placeables
Terminology management:
- Preview, glossaries, creating a glossary, opening an existing
glossary, using a glossary, insert the target word , open the glossary
editor with a word selected, open a glossary scroll-down toolbar
Glossary editor:
- Preview, import terminology, glossary editor shortcuts and methods,
the Open button, the Tools button, exercises
16:50
– 17:00
Q&A, Evaluations
Alignment using PlusTools (time permitting)
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE - IT REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of MS Word and fluent in English.
Trainees must bring their own laptop for the training with an installed
version of Wordfast Classic. If you are having problems installing the
software please contact trainer before the training day.
PRICE
AND PAYMENT
€90 including tax if you sign up and pay two weeks before the
course (€120 last minute)
Note: Trainees who have paid for and received a training session of at
least one full day are eligible to a discount (over 25%) on a Wordfast
license they buy for themselves.
Return
on investment or reimbursed!
I am so convinced that you are going to get your money's worth that I
guarantee to refund you 50% of the course fee after one month if you
haven't seen a return on your investment. This of course will be based
on your honest assessment of whether you are translating better and
faster as a result of what you've learned.
SIGN
UP for the training and pay later:
http://www.wordfast.fr/Site/Register_for_a_training.html
TRAINER
John Di Rico began offering Wordfast trainings in 2006. He has also
taught English and French in the United States, France, and Vietnam and
is a certified JCI trainer for adult education. His main concerns are
providing quality training adapted to the learning styles of each
individual and meeting and exceeding participants’
expectations.
An evaluation is conducted following each training to improve future
courses. See feedback about Wordfast trainings from previous
particpants here: http://www.wordfast.fr/Site/Testimonials.html
John is embarking on an ambitious intiative to provide Wordfast
trainings in over 25 countries during the next 10 months, Around the Worldfast.
At the same
time, he'll be raising awareness about malaria and $20,000 to fight
against this disease. Find out more about this project on his website: http://www.wordfast.fr/
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