Translation vs Interpretation

The spoken transfer of information from one language to another.

• Translation

• Interpretation

Interpreters need to ensure that the message is interpreted and conveyed by the intended audience in a clear and concise way.

• True

• False

The written transfer of information from one language to another.

• interpretation

• translation

What is translation?

• Listening skills are a must-have for translators who wish to retain customers and build a reputation in their niche.

• The process of translating words or text from one language into another

On a general level, the difference between interpretation and translation is that interpretation deals with (a)   language in real time while translation focuses on written content.

Imagine you work at United Nations in the conference section. You are ....

• Translating

• Interpreting

What are the similarities of translating and interpreting?

•  enable communication between cultures and across languages

• does not require high accuracy

• use a wider range of computer-aided tools in their work, able to use software

• require deep cultural and linguistic understanding, expert knowledge of subject matter, and the ability to communicate clearly.