The qualities of a good translation | Victor Vella

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Victor Vella, Maltese Australian writer, ex-teacher, and broadcaster, talks about what makes a good translation. Translating words from one language to another isn’t just finding words equivalent to the original text. It’s about understanding the cultural context in which those words are used.



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