Learn Python for Translation and Localization
Translation and localization challenges are more exciting than ever before. Learn to solve them with Python in my online course: built by a linguist, for linguists. Whether you’re a translator, a project manager, a localization engineer, or a student, my course is the perfect start for your Python journey. Graduates of my Python course at Beijing Language and Culture University have gone on to work at some of the world’s largest and finest language service providers, such as Lionbridge, Transperfect, and MediaLocate. You’ll find over 40 interactive code examples, and 3 hours of content-rich video. For translators and localizers, there’s simply no better way to learn Python. So please, join me! I can’t wait to show you more.
This is part one of a two-course series.
- Course 1 – Foundation (this course) covers the basics of localization, scripting, and Python.
- Course 2 – Professional (not yet released) covers intermediate concepts in Python and applies them to real-world scenarios.
Students who are already familiar with localization, scripting and Python basics may consider skipping to the professional course.
Why this course?
| General Python Course | Python for Translation and Localization – Foundation |
|---|---|
| ❌ Written by someone who doesn’t understand translation and localization at all. | ✅ Written by a linguist, for linguists. Instructor has 10 years of experience building tools with Python as a professional localization engineer. |
| ❌ Instructor may not have live teaching experience. | ✅ Instructor has 5 years of experience teaching Python to university localization students. |
| ❌ Skips the setup and assumes the learner already knows how to install and set up Python. | ✅ Leads the learner by the hand to download, install, and set up Python for the first time. |
| ❌ Just video or text. | ✅ Includes 40+ interactive code snippets. Run code directly in the browser window. |
| ❌ Does not focus concepts useful for localization. | ✅ Focuses on useful localization concepts: string methods, file reading/writing, data structures like 2-D arrays, and list comprehensions. |
| ❌ Does not have any information about localization industry or process. | ✅ Explains common localization challenges, tools, and solutions (not just Python). |
Certificate
Students who complete all 17 modules of the course will receive a signed digital certificate which can be authenticated by scanning a QR code.
Testimonials
Robotics Company
I am currently doing an internship as an English translator at a robotics company. This week, I just helped write some python scripts to check placeholder errors and convert XLSX files to TMX files. What you and Mr. Han have taught us in class has been incredibly useful and serves as a significant advantage when we are seeking internship opportunities! Thanks so much for your efforts!
A BLCU student
Dozens of Localization Students Taught
Dozens of localization students at Beijing Language and Culture University have found Nick’s Python course to be useful, applicable and engaging. Nick is an experienced and talented teacher who clearly communicates technical concepts in Python and applies them to localization effectively.
Alex HAN 韩林涛
Excellent Python Coding Ability
Nick is very process-oriented and a consummate professional. He is very open-minded and strives to determine and then to balance the tradeoffs that are inherent in every process so that each one is optimized for the situation. He brings a lot to the table with his excellent Python coding ability, process-oriented approach, CAT tools knowledge, localization engineering background, and empathetic nature, which makes working with Nick a true joy!
Robert Canastra
Explains Technology in Simple Terms
Nick has a rare and powerful combination of talents that make him a leading localization professional. He is very adept at learning new technology, is able to explain that technology in very simple terms, and is extremely adept at coming up with creative and practical solutions to new challenges.
Stephan Cocron
Consummate Localization Engineer and Educator
Nick is a consummate localization engineer and educator. We seek him out annually to speak to our Localization and Translation students in Texas about the role he exemplifies. His passion for localization engineering is clear as he teaches our beginning students knowledgeably and with perfect presentation and pacing for the classroom.
Pete Smith
Helpful for game localization
To better learn game localization, I found the bilingual text of the well-known game Genshin Impact (in json format), and wanted to use it as learning material or translation memory. So I used the code you taught in class and used regular expressions to successfully extract over 600,000 rows of unordered game text to an bilingual excel file, which could be very useful for any following process! I’m just writing to let you know how helpful your codes are!
Anonymous
Features
- 40+ interactive code examples
- Examples focused on translation and localization
- 3 hours of content-rich video
- Great introduction to localization engineering
- Descriptive notes with links and suggestions
- Built by a linguist for linguists
- Illustrative, colorful explanations using color, tables, and animations
Target audiences
- Translators
- Localization Project Managers
- Localization Engineers
- Students of Translation and Localization