Making your web site easy for international visitors to understand is what website internationalization is all about. There are times when differences in vocabulary may crop up. This can even happen across different industries in the same country.
One of the ways you can help your readers is to start a Glossary.
In your glossary you can list industry specific words and all words you use commonly where others may not have the exact same understanding. If you explain a process in your communication, think of including verbs in your glossary.
The key to making your glossary work for you is to strive for accuracy, clarity, and ease of understanding.
Accuracy
In some cases a lack of accuracy can have devastating effects.
- In health issues.
- In reference to using machinery.
Clarity
A glossary's aim is to give a clear meaning to the words you use. Keep your explanations as clear as possible. If they only lead to further misunderstandings or do not answer the readers questions, you would be better off without one.
Ease Of Understanding
Keep your glossary very easy read and people will enjoy reading it. Pay attention to the general appearance of the glossary as a whole as well as the individual explanations.
An Added Value
After ready through a well done glossary, the reader may well come away feeling appreciative of the easy to read informative experience. It is a wonderful touch of thoughtfulness to your international visitors.
Non-native English speakers will greatly appreciate its value.
Prepares For Translation
A glossary is highly recommended in certain industries where specific vocabulary requires expert translations.
In some instances some people feel they can take a dictionary out and provide translations of key vocabulary in languages other than their mother-tongue. This can lead to further misunderstandings. A glossary well done is far better than taking on translation skills when you do not have them.
However, your glossary will be of significant value to a professional translator once you decide to offer multilingual services.
Glossaries are also appreciated in non-technical areas too. Cultural habits differ. People can use vocabulary differently. Glossaries provide insight into how you communicate and provide a base for cross-cultural dialogue.
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