What does a Translator / Interpreter do?
- Translates text while preserving style
- Interprets orally — consecutively or simultaneously
- Adapts cultural context and terminology
- Edits and checks accuracy
Which skills do you need?
Fluency in two or more languagesWriting craftCross-cultural senseTerminologyAttention and accuracyFast reaction (simultaneous)Broad general knowledge
How to become a Translator / Interpreter?
- 1Bachelor's: translation, philology or foreign languages
- 2Practice: language immersion and real translation work
- 3Junior translator: an agency, a company or freelance
What is the work environment like?
Written work is often solo and remote; interpreting happens at events, meetings and conferences. The pace is high under deadlines and live simultaneous work.