One of the best pieces of advice I’ve gotten for transcribing is to research the topic that is being discussed. Research any words or terminology that you do not know. This goes for any transcript, but especially in academic transcription.
For tips on doing good research for your transcripts, especially academic transcripts, click on the following link: 4 Effective Research Tips
I haven’t had a ton of experience with transcribing foreign accents; however, I have transcribed some audio where the gentleman speaking had a British accent. I can safely say, it was definitely a bit more difficult to transcribe. The way they talk is just different from the American accents I’m surrounded by. So how do we better listen to and accurately type a transcript where the speaker has a foreign accent?
Take a look at this article for advice and strategies: 9 Strategies for Transcribing Non-Native English Speakers in Audio Recordings – Escribr
