Translation and Interpreting

Translation and Interpreting

1. TRANSLATOR

   • Thoroughness and accuracy
   • drafting skills
   • empathy
   • The translation is done through the written word.
   • reading comprehension
   • research

2. INTERPRETER

   • good communicator
   • update to actual world
   • rapid act reacting and flexible
   • diplomatic
   • smat and intuitive
   • The interpreting is done through the spoken word.
     • Both can work in national or international organization, public or private institutions, voluntary organizations or where their skills are required.

3. Key translations tools

   • INTERNET: source for terminology
   • TRANSLATION MEMORIES: automatic system that saves information.
   • TERMINOLOGY BANKS: is a terminology data base
   • DICTIONARIES: printed, on line or cd-room.
   • Machine translations: system that translates automatically