Beginners’ Guide to Translation

Aimed primarily at translators at the beginning of their careers, our Beginners’ Guide to Translation is a compilation of the views and experiences of fifty translators of Finnish literature. Using concrete examples, this guide provides readers with basic professional information and offers young translators tips on how to get started.

A Real-Life Example

Stefan Moster, German translator, recipient of the State Prize for Translation 2001.

Viola Parente-Čapková, Czech translator, recipient of the State Prize for Translation 2004

Hiroko Suenobu, Japanese translator, recipient of the State Prize for Translation 2007.