This textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic and central concepts of translation theory and practice, including translation briefs, parallel texts and textual functions, cohesion and coherence, and old and new information. Colina focuses on the key concepts that beginning students of translation, practising translators, language students and language professionals need to understand. The exercises and activities in each chapter allow readers to self-assess their understanding of chapter topics. In addition, examples, figures and text extracts from a wide variety of world languages contextualise chapter material.