Six best practices for translating e-learning courses

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Spanish is the primary language for many employees in the hospitality industry, but quite often training materials are only provided in English. In order to properly prepare Spanish-speaking employees to work in a hospitality environment, it's important to offer training in Spanish. However, when it comes to e-learning, not all Spanish courses are created equally. Here are six things to look for in an effective and immersive Spanish course:

1 Optimized for translation. An effective Spanish translation starts with an English course that is designed with translation in mind. Jargon, slang or expressions that are specific to a particular culture will not translate clearly and should be avoided. Similarly, English abbreviations or acronyms will not make as much sense when translated into Spanish. The best translated courses were planned, written and designed...