Careers In Language

Translator: requirements
Number one: know how to speak BOTH languages fluently. Gestures only go so far.

Interpreter: Did he mean this or that?!: The Life of an Interpreter
First things first, you need a strong academic background to be an interpreter. A Masters degree in a language is pretty much a must, and a strong understanding of different cultures is vital. Beyond that, you need to be able to handle pressure, since you'll be doing translations "on-the-fly" especially if you work for a business or diplomatic outlet (the UN, for example). When I joined the UN, I had to undergo more specialized job training, which was particularly grueling. So, expect company-sp...

Translator: Estoy escribiendo un gran examen!
In case you are not as well versed in Spanish as I am, the title for my review translates roughly to “I am writing a great review!” You see, as a translator, I work closely with different texts all day long translating them from Spanish to English and vice-versa. And so, I deemed it fitting to provide you with a very basic example of what I do to kick-start this review. Every road to becoming a professional translator begins the same: with an unbridled love for a particular language. From the...