The January 2012 Tutorial Discussion

[Big Frank]

If Gary gives us the script, maybe some us multi-lingual types could do dub the tutorial in various languages? I'm happy to do the French one if there's a demand. I'll also do one in English for those who don't speak Merican

Now there's a thought, having the tutorials in multiple languages would really help sell Xara.

[jvila]

I'm not sure,
But I wonder, why does xara have foreign language versions? may be english one is just more than enough.
Best regards

[Gare]

If Gary gives us the script, maybe some us multi-lingual types could do dub the tutorial in various languages?

Well, I can do a script in English, and one in Brooklynese if this helps.

Seriously, Barbara and I were considering the idea last night, and it's do-able IF we get volunteers to do translations here on tg.

1. Necessarily, the translations could not be posted at the same time as the video. But I think it's acceptable to post them (I think we can park the scripts in the Tutorials section of the Xone, in a soon-to-be created archive) a day or two after the video.

2. If we do this, and I discover that, for example, the German translation contains passages about Lindsay Lohan and Swedish massage therapy, I will stop offering the service right after I read and re-read the passages several times (for accuracy).

Javier has a point: are translations actually necessary if people who speak English as a second language can handle the scripts in an okay fashion?

This is worth discussing.

—Gary

[jvila]

Gare,
English script is right to very low english level people.
I made a spanish translation of your script, is a pleasure to me to be able to help, if you need the audio in spanish We can try to recorde it, may be my voice is not as impressive like yours .
As long as I have free time I have no problems to help translating.
I'm attaching the old document with translation in blue.
Best regards

[Gare]

Thank you so VERY much, Javier!

It will take us 24 hours to find a place on Xara Xone to put it where all Spanish-speaking people can download it!

I will probably make a PDF of it because all people do not own Microsoft Word.

My Best,

Gary

[jvila]

Yes, you're right.
Best regards

[jvila]

Well, I can do a script in English, and one in Brooklynese if this helps.

Seriously, Barbara and I were considering the idea last night, and it's do-able IF we get volunteers to do translations here on tg.

1. Necessarily, the translations could not be posted at the same time as the video. But I think it's acceptable to post them (I think we can park the scripts in the Tutorials section of the Xone, in a soon-to-be created archive) a day or two after the video.

2. If we do this, and I discover that, for example, the German translation contains passages about Lindsay Lohan and Swedish massage therapy, I will stop offering the service right after I read and re-read the passages several times (for accuracy).

Javier has a point: are translations actually necessary if people who speak English as a second language can handle the scripts in an okay fashion?

This is worth discussing.

—Gary

It's possible I don't read the German version, please let me know if something about Lindsay Sweddish massage appears
Best regards

[Soquili]

My take on Gare's January 2012 tutorial.

[Gare]

Holy dodeca-cow!

I AM so very pleased with your submission and the turnout in general, Bill, and do you know why?

Because everyone is submitting stuff that out-performs my own example!

Which means a transition is taking place from student to teacher; I WANT you people to outgrow me!

It's not my job to be "King of The Hill"; I want to grow Great Artists, and you guys are a bumper crop!

Three thumbs up, as we Zeta Arcturians do in gestures of approval!

—Gary

[Gare]

Okay, it's rock and roll time for the bilingual edition of January's tutorial!

If you go to the Tutorials page at Xara Xone, you'll see a new link. This will download a PDF I created from Javier's hard work.



Thanks to all, and let's see how this is appreciated in the international community of Xara.

—g