Translation vs. Interpretation

Translation vs. Interpretation

1. Translation

   • Deals with
     • Written communication
   • Works on
     • Written documents
       • Books
       • Essays
       • Legal documents
       • Medical records
       • Websites
       • Instruction manuals
       • Subtitles for
         • Film
         • TV

2. Interpretation

   • is all about the spoken word
   • Is involved in
     • Projects that require live translation
       • Conferences
       • Legal proceedings
       • Medical appointments
       • Business meetings

3. Similarities

   • Translators & Interpreters
     • Have
       • A deep linguistic knowledge
       • A deep cultural knowledge
       • The ability to communicate
         • Clearly
         • Succinctly

4. Qualities

   • Translators
     • Generally work from their home computers
     • Have excellent written skills
     • Are perfectionists by nature
       • Care about
         • Accuracy
         • Significance
   • Interpreters
     • Transpose spoken messages
       • From one language into another
         • Instantly
         • Accurately
     • Work in real-time situations
     • Have
       • Direct contact with
         • The speaker
         • The audience
       • Very quick reflexes
       • Good
         • Memory
         • Speaking voice

5. Differences

   • Skills
   • Training
   • Aptitude
   • Language knowledge
   • Interpreter
     • Translates orally
   • Translator
     • Interprets written text

6. Skill profile

   • Translator
     • Abilities
       • Understands the source language
       • Understands the culture of the country where the text originated
       • Writes well in the target language
     • Uses
       • Good library dictionaries
       • Good reference materials
   • Interpreter
     • Abilities
       • Extraordinary listener
       • Simultaneous interpreting
       • Processes and memorizes the words
       • Public speaking skills

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