Free Subtitle-Editing Tools

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the best free subtitle editing software:

• Aegisub
• SubtitleEdit
• Subtitle Workshop
• Open Subtitle Editor
• Gnome Subtitles
• Pitivi
• SubtitleCreator
• Submagic
• SubViewer4
• Gaupol
• VisualSubSync
• WinSubMux

Online/Web application do not require any downloading, if you do not want to install more software:

• http://www.sync-subtitles.com/
• http://www.subsedit.com/
• https://amara.org/en/
• http://subtitle-horse.com/
• https://www.captionsmaker.com/
• FiveLoadSub/

This list will be updated. Descriptions of these software will be added later.
See more here: Wikipedia
If you want to learn more, check out the label: Subtitling

Alignment Tools

In order to create your Translation Memory, you could use the alignment tool integrated within the CAT Tool such SDL Trados Studio 2019 Alignment Tool or use the standalone software like the following tools:

LT Aligner (Open Source)

Align-assist

Translation Project Management Software for Newbies

Below are listed some Translation Project Management Software:

1. Free Software:

• http://www.clockingit.com/
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2. Paid Software:

• http://www.projetex.com/
• https://www.xtrf.eu/
• http://www.quahill.com/en/index.html
• http://www.smartsheet.com/task-management?u=QJ6862404&bdg=3
• http://www.translationprojex.com/translation-project-management-software/
• https://tranwise.com/
• https://webtranslateit.com/en
• http://www.gespoint.com/index_EN.aspx
• https://www.pairaphrase.com/
• http://www.wordbee.com/

3. Comparison:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_project_management_software
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_software_packages
• http://www.capterra.com/translation-management-software/

You may find more articles on Translation Software here: CAT Tools, Localization, 

NADIR, A. (2017). Simultaneous Interpreting Quality Assessment at the HAIT. [Magister Dissertation]. Algiers: University of Algiers 2.

NADIR. A. (2015). [Translation Syllabus. Course: Translation for Newbies. Level: L2/S4. Algeria/Blida: Blida 2 University.

Research Areas & Supervision

NADIR. A. (2017). Consecutive Interpreting Syllabus (2016-17) for Master 1 Students. Algeria: Blida 2 University.

NADIR. A. (2015). [Translation Syllabus]. Course: Translation for Newbies. Level: L2/S3. Algeria/Blida: Blida 2 University.

NADIR, A. (2012). Commented Translation of Chapters 7-9, Maja J. Mataric (2007), The Robotics Primer. [Magister Dissertation]. Algiers: The Higher Arab Institute of Translation, League of Arab States]

Translation Theory for Newbies

   

This post deals with the question of Translation Theory's relevance to the professional practice of translation. Most of the practicing translators would think that it is not very important, especially the ad hoc translators and interpreters. Yet, I disagree with them on this point. It is true that practice makes perfect, however I believe that the new translators won't have time to make all the errors of their predecessors and colleagues or just of the fellow translators and interpreters in order to learn. Knowledge of translation theories is a must, it saves time and helps in achieving high-quality translations which fit for the purpose of the projects. 

        Here is a thread which might be enlightening to newbies. Professor As-Safi from Petra University surveyed most of the theories and provided an interesting account which might guide your search in this area. He pointed out that they were developed in four periods. The main theories are as follows:

- Philological Theories

- Philosophical Theories

- Linguistic Theories

- Functional Theories

- Text-type Theory

- Translational Action Theory

- Skopos Theory

- Socio-linguistic Theories

- Interpretative Theory

- Systems Theories

- Polysystem Theory

- Manipulation Theory

- Aesthetic Communication Theory

- Relevance Theory

              He also calls for a Comprehensive, Applicable Theory.
              What do you think?