Episode 218: EwK218 - How to create content in another language without feeling overwhelmed
Aug 22, 2023
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Practical advice for creating content in other languages, including the need for research and seeking help. Considering the audience and being prepared, finding a balance between overpreparing and underpreparing. Navigating feedback and minimizing mistakes, staying calm and thinking on your feet. Embracing mistakes and having fun when creating content in other languages.
When creating content in another language, it is important to research and familiarize yourself with the terms commonly used in that language to ensure accuracy and relevance.
When creating content in another language, it is crucial to allocate extra time for research, writing, and editing to maintain high-quality work and reduce stress.
Deep dives
Research and extra vocabulary
When creating content in a language other than your first language, it may be necessary to do some extra research to fill in potential vocabulary gaps. It is important to familiarize yourself with the terms and expressions commonly used in the specific language to ensure the accuracy and relevance of your content. While it is possible to do the research as you go along, it is recommended to make a list of things you need to check beforehand to avoid interrupting your creative flow.
Time management
Creating content in another language may require more time and effort. It is important to allocate extra time for research, writing, and editing, as the creative process might be slower when working in a non-native language. Building in additional time can help reduce stress and ensure the quality of your content. While some individuals thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines, it is essential to know yourself and give yourself ample time to produce high-quality work.
Importance of self-checking and seeking help
It is crucial to self-check and proofread your content when working in a language other than your first language. Taking the time to read your work aloud and listen to your voice in the target language can help identify mistakes and ensure that your writing sounds natural. Additionally, having a second pair of eyes to review your work can be beneficial. While asking for assistance should be done with caution and consideration for the other person's availability, seeking a second opinion can help improve the quality and clarity of your content.
I haven’t done a solo episode for a while, so I decided to talk about producing content in other languages.
This is relevant for me at the moment because I’m creating a presentation in Romanian and writing a guest blog article in German. So I thought it might be useful to share some of the things that I’ve been doing to make the process easier. After all, it’s not exactly the same when you are creating content in an additional language. Maybe you need to do the same with content in English.
Let me know if you have any tips to add or experiences to share!
Find out more on the show notes page: https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode218
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