Translations + Tips

Welcome to the Sora language blog!

Here we’ll feature translators, share translation strategies, review language resources, provide tips to parents, and discuss common misconceptions in the field … among many other topics!

Please email savannahlong@soralanguageservices.com with requested topics, features, or other inquiries.

  • Translating Music: Strategies and Setbacks

    Read the thought processes, research, and deliberation behind every translation choice directly from a translator’s perspective.

    Click the link below to learn more about the project!

    Introduction

  • Chapter 1: Malamente

    Malamente sets the tone for the entire album, making this one of the most important translations. Read more about it below.

    COMING SOON

  • Chapter 2: Que no salga la luna

    This song describes a key moment in the plot: a wedding. Continue reading to see how the story develops!

    COMING SOON

Translator Spotlight:

Here we will highlight one translator and share an article on their work.

Translator Spotlight

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Parents of language learners:

Common struggles and tips to support your student

  • We will provide your student with a number of self-study resources, including apps, websites, and flashcards.

    If your student needs extra help on a specific topic, reach out! We’ll research and create resources tailored to their needs.

  • Some students benefit from having a study partner. You can help your child by going through flashcards together.

    We recommend making physical flashcards to assist with memorization - have your student handwrite the cards, then go through them together.

    Online flashcards, such as Quizlet, can also be helpful. Students can self-study through games with Quizlet Plus (about $35 per year).

  • Japanese presents a special kind of challenge to language learners: it uses three writing systems which can be very difficult to memorize.

    Students will learn the writing systems in this order: hiragana > katakana > kanji. It is very important that students have a strong understanding of hiragana and katakana before kanji.

    Please visit the “Japanese students” page and click the “writing resources” button for resources.

    🌟Students are encouraged to practice writing at least 15 minutes per day until all hiragana and katakana are memorized.