Title: Global WordPress Translation Day #3 Author: Birgit Olzem Published: August 1, 2017 Last modified: August 3, 2021 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coachbirgit/) [Birgit Olzem](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coachbirgit/) 4:01 pm _on_ August 1, 2017 Tags: [events ( 26 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/events/), [gwtd ( 29 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/gwtd/), [wptranslationday ( 22 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/wptranslationday/) # Global WordPress Translation Day #3 [⌊Infobanner for Global WordPress Translation Day⌉⌊Infobanner for Global WordPress Translation Day⌉[ It is happening again! On September 30th, international translation day, we’re inviting everyone who wants to help translate WordPress, themes, and plugins into their own language, to join us for a 24-hour global translation sprint! ## What are we doing? For everyone who’s new to the Translation Day events, here’s a summary of what we do during one: * Local translation contributorTranslation Contributor Translation Contributors( formerly known as Translators) are volunteers that focus on translating projects into their language. They contribute to improving their language either in a small way, like fixing a typo, or a large way, likes translating entire projects. days – on site events in different cities around the world (last time we had more than 60, let’s beat that!) * Remote support for as many languages as possible to help contributors who would like to join from their home * [24 hours of live streaming sessions](https://www.crowdcast.io/e/gwtd3/) dedicated to different topics around WordPress localizationLocalization Localization (sometimes shortened to "**l10n**") is the process of adapting a product or service to a particular language, culture, and desired local "look-and-feel." and internationalizationInternationalization Internationalization (sometimes shortened to **I18N** , meaning “I - eighteen letters -N”) is the process of planning and implementing products and services so that they can easily be adapted to specific local languages and cultures, a process called localization. This is the process of making software translatable. Information about Internationalization for developers can be found in the [Developer’s handbooks](https://developer.wordpress.org/).( L10nLocalization Localization (sometimes shortened to "**l10n**") is the process of adapting a product or service to a particular language, culture, and desired local "look-and-feel." and i18nInternationalization Internationalization (sometimes shortened to **I18N** , meaning “I - eighteen letters -N”) is the process of planning and implementing products and services so that they can easily be adapted to specific local languages and cultures, a process called localization. This is the process of making software translatable. Information about Internationalization for developers can be found in the [Developer’s handbooks](https://developer.wordpress.org/).). ## Who are the sessions for? * Everyone who would like to learn how to translate WordPress in their language * New and experienced translation editorsTranslation Editor Translation editors can approve translations for projects. The GTE (General Translation Editor) and LM (Locale Manager) roles can add new users with the "Project Translation Editor" role that can approve translations for specific projects. There are two different Translation Editor roles: [General Translation Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?output_format=md#general-translation-editor) and [Project Translation Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?output_format=md#project-translation-editor)– the sessions will have useful tips and advice how to build and maintain a strong translation team * Developers who would like to find translators for their projects – the sessions will teach you how to work with the polyglots teamPolyglots Team Polyglots Team is a group of multilingual translators who work on translating plugins, themes, documentation, and front-facing marketing copy. [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) and how to build a translation community around your products * Developers who would like to learn how to prepare their plugins and themes for localization * Everyone who would like to learn how translations work in WordPress and get a general idea of the work of the Polyglots team. ## When is it happening? On September 30th, 2017, starting at [exactly 00:00 UTC](https://wptranslationday.org/#when).( [See when the event starts for you](http://arewemeetingyet.com/UTC/2017-09-30/00:00/Global%20WordPress%20Translation%20Day%203)!) Please see[ all relevant details on our event website.](https://wptranslationday.org/#when)   ## Why are we doing it? * To have fun and get to know each other better. * To encourage more translation contributors to get involved and expand the WordPress Polyglots team * To educate existing translation contributors and project translation editors to reduce the amount of waiting stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings.. * To improve the general understanding of how WordPress deals with translations among the development community * To create strong connections between the pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. and theme authors and the WordPress translation community * To educate translation editors to use the existing tools to improve the experience. ## How can you join? * **Translate** – Just join us on September 30th in your own timezone and translate WordPress or your favorite plugins and themes to your language at [http://translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/) and perhaps even see your translation go live on your own WordPress site. * **Watch live sessions** at [https://www.crowdcast.io/e/gwtd3/ * **Organize a local event** – put your name down for organizing an event in the [“Local events” tab on the GWTD3 org spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fecq1StAPn9nDgabGMLdXiqszWkkxP6-5cM5YHXwLPg/edit?usp=drivesdk) and fill in your local events details in the [form on wptranslationday.org](https://wptranslationday.org/add-local-events/) * **Organize a remote event** – put your name down for organizing a remote event in the [“Remote events” tab on the GWTD3 org spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fecq1StAPn9nDgabGMLdXiqszWkkxP6-5cM5YHXwLPg/edit?usp=drivesdk) * **Join the organizing team** of Global WordPress Translation Day –  simply join the special [slack channel](https://wordpress.slack.com/messages/polyglots-events/)! * **Speak** – Become a speaker during Global WordPress Translation Day – [suggest a topic by filling this short survey](https://wptranslationday.org/call-for-speaker/) Looking forward to contributing with you. **Happy translating! ** Birgit _Global Polyglots team mentor_ _Lead for communication – Global WordPress Translation Day organizing team_ --- P.S Important links: * Organizer spreadsheet: [https://goo.gl/M9Vszp](https://goo.gl/M9Vszp) * CrowdCast event: [https://www.crowdcast.io/e/gwtd3/](https://www.crowdcast.io/e/gwtd3/) * WPTranslationDay official website: [https://wptranslationday.org/](https://wptranslationday.org/) * Call for Speaker poll: [https://wptranslationday.org/call-for-speaker/](https://wptranslationday.org/call-for-speaker/) * Call for local events: [https://wptranslationday.org/add-local-events/](https://wptranslationday.org/add-local-events/) * [Guide] [Organize a local event on Global WordPress Translation Day](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/about/get-involved/guide-organize-a-local-event-on-global-wordpress-translation-day/) * Events SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) Channel: [#polyglots-events](https://wordpress.slack.com/messages/polyglots-events) * WP Polyglots Twitter: [https://twitter.com/translatewp](https://twitter.com/translatewp) * Follow [#wptranslationday](https://wptranslationday.org/social-mentions/) ### Further reading Want to read more about previous Translation Days, watch videos and learn how they were organized? Here are a few links: * [Translation Day 1 results and recap](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2016/04/26/global-wordpress-translation-day-recap-results/) * [Translation Day 2 results and recap](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2016/11/18/global-wordpress-translation-day-2-recap-and-results/) * [A Guide to your local translation day](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2016/10/10/a-guide-to-your-global-wordpress-translation-day-local-event/) * [Videos from WordPress Translation Day 1](http://wordpress.tv/event/global-wordpress-translation-day-2016/) * [Videos from WordPress Translation Day 2](http://wordpress.tv/event/global-wordpress-translation-day-2/) #global-wordpress-translation-day-3, [#gwtd](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/gwtd/), [#wptranslationday](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/wptranslationday/) [#events](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/events/) ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=threads) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=bluesky) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=x) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=mastodon) * [ WhatsApp ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?share=linkedin) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fpolyglots%2F2017%2F08%2F01%2Fglobal-wordpress-translation-day-3%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) * [To-do](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2017/08/01/global-wordpress-translation-day-3/?output_format=md#) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9199983e366d3261c4e854b24e0e36bd40ea7275b719b9376a88ea8fd1dc3811? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. 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