This course is now FULLY BOOKED but we are rerunning the course in June.
Sessions will run from 10am-11:15am.
Enhance your specialist knowledge of the high-end beauty market and hone your writing skills in this field.
Aimed at translators working into English who currently specialise in any part of the beauty sector (cosmetics, hair care, skin care, fragrances, nail care), you will learn how to improve your translation quality to help you win and retain clients.
During three, 75-minute online webinars you will:
- Expand your knowledge of the beauty sector as a whole
- Find out more about how to communicate with clients in the beauty industry
- Learn how to find out about / stay on top of beauty trends and keep your vocabulary fresh
- Learn and brainstorm quality-control tips to ensure your language strikes the right tone for the beauty market
- Identify specialist vocabulary for fragrance, cosmetics and skincare
- Practice translating and editing marketing materials from the beauty industry with feedback from other attendees and the facilitator
Use what you learn to raise your game and excel in your chosen sector.
Click on the blue session number below to find out what is covered in each session
Thursday 11 March
10am – 11.15am
Session 1
Session 1
Online short course
This will mostly take the form of a presentation by the speaker, with some time set aside for Q&A.
Points covered
Structure of the beauty sector: luxury, professional, consumer goods, specialist pharmacy brands.
The life cycle of a beauty product from research & development to your bathroom shelf.
Keeping up with beauty trends and making sure your vocabulary stays up to date.
Speakers
Ruth Simpson
Thursday 18 March
10am – 11.15am
Session 2
Session 2
Online short course
This will take the form of an interactive meeting, with some presentation time and some time for exercises and input from participants.
Points covered
Communicating with clients in the beauty sector.
Striking the right tone for the beauty market - tips and tricks.
Specific vocabulary for fragrance, cosmetics and skincare.
Vocabulary exercises
Speakers
Ruth Simpson
Thursday 25 March
10am – 11.15am
Session 3
Session 3
Online short course
This will take the form of an interactive meeting, with some presentation time and some time for exercises and input from participants.
Points covered
The fine art of beauty translations, how attention to detail can make your translation stand out from the crowd.
Practice makes perfect: translation slam using snippets from the beauty industry.
Final feedback and questions.
Speakers
Ruth Simpson
ITI members: £60 + VAT
Non-members: £90 + VAT
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