Bilingual formatting
Written documents
Options:
Tumble or "flip-side" format
Advantage: conveys clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: cost
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Two columns side-by-side, one English, one French
Advantage: conveys clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: challenging to format
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Two separate editions
(Always inform the reader that the document exists in the other language,
whether overleaf or on request. This notice also serves to promote the
bilingual character of your organization.) Advantage: cost effective
Disadvantage: does not convey a clear bilingual image
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Switching from one language to the other within the same document
Advantage: may be used to introduce a change in policy
Disadvantage: difficult to read, incomplete information
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Computer presentations (PowerPoint)
Options:
Alternation:
one slide in English, one slide in French
Advantage: conveys clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: information is incomplete in each language
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Simultaneous presentation in both languages
Advantage: conveys clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: higher production and equipment rental costs
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Internet site
Options :
Home page highlighting choice between the two languages
Advantage: conveys clear bilingual image
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Business cards
Options :
Two-sided, one side in French, the other in English
Advantage: clear bilingual image and attractive presentation
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One-sided with integrated languages
Advantage: conveys clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: hard to display a lot of information
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Two separate versions
Disadvantage: does not convey a clear bilingual image; hard to make
sure the recipient gets the right one
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Letterhead
Options :
Both languages at top, one above the other
Advantage: clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: How to decide which language comes first?
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Both languages at top, side by side
Advantage: clear bilingual image
Disadvantage: a certain precedence given to the language on the left
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Two separate versions
Disadvantage: expensive; does not convey clear bilingual image
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