Basics: How to Translate

<aside>

Open Bible Stories provides the best first practice of translation skills.

The Foundations BT video series presents simple, repeatable practices to set a Bible translation project on a positive and productive path.

The workbooks ask questions that help churches make good translation decisions and remember them.

</aside>

For Oral Context:

For groups that are strictly oral, the Foundations BT video series is a great first step to learning about translation.
The instructions in Translate Open Bible Stories could be adjusted by a trainer to read out loud and facilitate via discussions.
The questions in the workbook could be facilitated by a trainer for group discussion.
In all scenarios, the group should record decisions. </aside>

For Text Context:

Any of the links on this page work for text. Choose the approach that fits your group best.
In all scenarios, groups should record decisions. </aside>

<aside>

What is Next →

Once your team has mastered the basics of translation from the resources on this page, navigate to this page to learn more about the process:

</aside>