Analysing the Source Text: A First Step for a Successful Translation

The translation of pragmatic texts requires many skills, among which that ofanalysing the source text to be translated. The present paper proposes the functional analysisas a helpful approach for training translation and interpreting students into such skills. Itfocuses on register analysis, paying attention to field, mode and tenor, and puts forwardseveral activities meant to develop and improve student’s abilities in understanding their textsas a first step in obtaining successful translations.