Translate/proofread survey about COVID-19 behaviours from English to Bengali
Translate and proofread a COVID-19 survey into Bengali.
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Overview
Translate and proofread a COVID-19 survey into Bengali.
You have:
- Candidates should be native in Bengali and fluent in English.
- A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.
Contract
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WISE is looking for 3 online volunteers to help us translate/proofread a survey form on COVID-19 behaviours in Singapore (rebrand.ly/covidsgsurvey-enSR) from English to Bengali. The document will be used by WISE to reach non-English language speaking communities in Singapore, and gain a better understanding of what strategies are effective in encourage people to practice safe distancing and hygienic behaviours in order to stay safe from COVID-19. The text to be translated is around 5,000 words along with related tasks.
- COVID-19 Response
Translation and interpretation
To contribute to the COVID-19 response, WISE is leveraging our experience in behaviour change to carry out a survey on COVID-19 behaviours in Singapore. Through the survey we hope to contribute to a better understanding of how everyone can work together to stay safe from COVID-19. Translating the survey will enable us to reach people who might not be comfortable or able to do the survey in English.
Volunteers: 3 needed
1-5 hours per week / 17 weeks
Candidates should be native in Bengali and fluent in English. A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.
Singapore
- English, Bengali
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translation and proofreading? | This question assesses your relevant skill set and background in the field. | Discuss specific projects or experiences that highlight your translation abilities. |
| How do you manage deadlines during a translating project? | This question aims to understand your time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced during translations and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you think effective communication is important in a translation role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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