translation vs interpreting

What is the main difference between interpreters and translators?

• Interpreters take time to translate, while translators provide immediate interpretations

• Interpreters read and write, while translators listen and speak

• Interpreters work with legal contracts, while translators work in meetings and conferences

• Interpreters reconstruct the speaker's message, while translators provide precise translations

What type of interpretation is immediately done for the listeners to understand the speaker's message?

• Legal interpretation

• Simultaneous interpretation

• Consecutive interpretation

• Cultural interpretation

What is the main challenge of consecutive interpretation?

• It is more creative than simultaneous interpretation

• It is slower than simultaneous interpretation

• It requires cultural knowledge

• It is preferred for small meetings

What type of person is likely to enjoy interpreting as a career?

• Someone who prefers working alone

• Someone who enjoys the adrenaline of getting it right immediately

• Someone who likes to take work home

• Someone who dislikes traveling

What is a disadvantage of being an interpreter compared to a translator?

• Interpreters have to work under time pressure

• Interpreters have more time to think of the perfect word

• Interpreters have a nice document at the end of the day

• Interpreters don't have to travel for work

What is an advantage of interpreting as a career?

• It allows for more time to check the work

• It requires staying at home for work

• It involves less adrenaline and pressure

• It offers the opportunity to meet VIPs and visit interesting places

What is a common aspect of interpreting as a career?

• Meeting the same people at every conference

• Having a fixed schedule for work

• Traveling to various places for meetings and conferences

• Working in the same location every day

What kind of conferences might interpreters attend?

• Conferences related to legal contracts

• Conferences with only local participants

• Conferences with VIPs and varied topics

• Conferences with limited cultural information

What is an enjoyable aspect of interpreting as a career?

• Having less pressure and excitement

• Meeting the same people at every conference

• Eating fancy food at conferences

• Staying at home for work

What is a potential disadvantage of interpreting as a career?

• Having to work under time pressure

• Having to travel to interesting places

• Having to reconstruct the speaker's message creatively

• Not being able to take work home