Translation vs. Interpretation

Translation
1. Deals with
  1. Written communication
2. Works on
  1. Written documents
    1. Books
    2. Essays
    3. Legal documents
    4. Medical records
    5. Websites
    6. Instruction manuals
    7. Subtitles for
      1. Film
      2. TV
Interpretation
1. is all about the spoken word
2. Is involved in
  1. Projects that require live translation
    1. Conferences
    2. Legal proceedings
    3. Medical appointments
    4. Business meetings
Similarities
1. Translators & Interpreters
  1. Have
    1. A deep linguistic knowledge
    2. A deep cultural knowledge
    3. The ability to communicate
      1. Clearly
      2. Succinctly
Qualities
1. Translators
  1. Generally work from their home computers
  2. Have excellent written skills
  3. Are perfectionists by nature
    1. Care about
      1. Accuracy
      2. Significance
2. Interpreters
  1. Transpose spoken messages
    1. From one language into another
      1. Instantly
      2. Accurately
  2. Work in real-time situations
  3. Have
    1. Direct contact with
      1. The speaker
      2. The audience
    2. Very quick reflexes
    3. Good
      1. Memory
      2. Speaking voice
Differences
1. Skills
2. Training
3. Aptitude
4. Language knowledge
5. Interpreter
  1. Translates orally
6. Translator
  1. Interprets written text
Skill profile
1. Translator
  1. Abilities
    1. Understands the source language
    2. Understands the culture of the country where the text originated
    3. Writes well in the target language
  2. Uses
    1. Good library dictionaries
    2. Good reference materials
2. Interpreter
  1. Abilities
    1. Extraordinary listener
    2. Simultaneous interpreting
    3. Processes and memorizes the words
    4. Public speaking skills

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