diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04-add-a-translation.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04-add-a-translation.yml
index 6232940be..96914970c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04-add-a-translation.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04-add-a-translation.yml
@@ -1,24 +1,17 @@
 name: Add a translation
-description: Add localization for a new language
-title: 'New language: {replace with language name}'
+description: Missing support for your language? Add a translation
+title: Add translations for ...
 labels:
   - enhancement
-
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: Contribution guidelines
-      description: Please read the contribution guidelines before proceeding.
-      options:
-        - label: I've read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) and wholeheartedly agree
-          required: true
-  - type: checkboxes
-    attributes:
-      label: Language availability
-      description: Please ensure that the language you're adding isn't already available.
-      options:
-        - label: I've checked the [list of available languages](https://bit.ly/33vFDD0)
-          required: true
+      value: >
+        **Important**: Before creating a new translation, please make sure that
+        Material for MkDocs does not already include support for your language.
+        Please check the list of all [available languages](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/setup/changing-the-language/#site-language).
+
   - type: textarea
     id: translations
     attributes: