What Is Translation?
Resources Translation and interpreting are not the same thing! While many professional interpreters are translators and vice versa, translation and interpreting are two separate professions with different codes of ethics, educational requirements and certifications. Translation Rendering a written text from one language to another in writing. Interpreting Rendering a message orally, or in signed language, […]
How To Become An Interpreter
Resources Can you speak or sign two languages fluently? Have you spent significant amounts of time living in more than one country? Do you like working with people? Interpreting is a fast-paced, demanding job yet highly rewarding for those who want to make a difference. Read on for the first steps in becoming an interpreter. […]
Interpreting Modalities
Resources An interpreting modality is the means for the delivery of interpreting. Technology has enabled the profession to move beyond face-to-face sessions with remote interpreting now commonly found in a variety of settings. Remote consists of OPI (over the phone interpreting) and VRI (video remote interpreting) modalities. Face-to-face Interpreting Considered the most “traditional” modality, face-to-face […]
Interpreting Modes
Resources Interpreting involves communicating an oral or signed message between parties who do not share a common language. An interpreting mode is the way a message is converted and transmitted from one language to another. There is no best interpreting mode, rather, a mode is selected based on the setting, circumstances and parties involved in […]
Interpreting Specializations
Resources Interpreting can be found wherever communication is needed between two parties who do not share a common language. From the routine to the unusual, from individuals to heads of state, interpreters build bridges and forge stronger, more productive connections in a variety of settings. “Bidirectional interpreting that takes place in communicative settings…among speakers of […]
Communicative Autonomy
Resources Interpreting takes place in many settings and for many reasons, yet at heart the purpose of interpreting is to facilitate communication between parties who do not share a common language. Trained, qualified interpreters faithfully interpret for all parties without adding, omitting or changing the message. And yet, their professionalism not only enables direct communication, […]
What Is Interpreting?
Resources So, you’ve taken some interpreter training programs and discover that you LOVE interpreting. Or, you’re just starting out but you’d like to know more about possible career paths. Either way, the more you know about certifications the better you’ll be able to choose which area of interpreting matches your qualifications, experience and interests. Visit […]
