A Quality Translation is…

💡Clear translation is Understandable. The listener or reader is not confused by the words or sentences. ****

💠 Accurate translation is Trustworthy. The meaning transfers accurately from one language to another language.

🌸 Natural translation is Appealing. The meaning is communicated to the listener or reader in a beautiful way for the community.

⛪ Approved translation is Appropriate. The Christian community approves a translation that is appropriate for them.

Step 1: Individual Study 👤

🕦 60 minutes

Presentation + Facilitator Guide + Articles

Step 2: Team Discussion 👥 ****

🕑 40 minutes

Principle Review + Application

Step 3: Individual Study 👤

🕦 60 minutes

Presentation + Facilitator Guide + Articles

Step 4: Team Discussion 👥 ****

🕑 40 minutes

Principle Review + Application

<aside> ✅ Discover the Foundation of Translation: Follow these steps to learn how to apply foundational principles of translation.

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Step 1: Individual Study💡🌸💠⛪

Qualities of a Good Translation:

• Click through and participate in this presentation on the Qualities of a Good Translation.
• Find deeper information and activities to support learning in Qualities of Good Bible Translation FG.
• Read through unfoldingWord’s Translation Academy’s in-depth articles on the CANA Principles.

👤 individual activity 🕣 60 minutes

Step 2: Team Discussion💡🌸💠⛪

Application:

• Read an Open Bible Story together.
• Locate examples of language in the story for each quality of a good translation.
• Create a list of reasons why it is a good translation.

👥 teamwork 🕗 40 minutes

Step 3: Individual Study 🫖 ☕

Form & Meaning:

• Click through and participate in this presentation on Form & Meaning for an introduction.
• Find deeper information and activities to support learning inForm & Meaning FG.
• Read through unfoldingWord’s Translation Academy’s in-depth articles on Form & Meaning.

👤 individual activity 🕣 60 minutes