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Language Translation

Language translation professionals translate documents from one language to another. Interpreters deal with the spoken word, and translators work with written words. Read on to learn more about education and career options in the fields of language translation and interpretation.

Inside Language Translation

Language translation and language interpretation are two separate professions. Some language professionals do both translation and interpretation, but most specialize in a particular area. Language translation involves an understanding of not just the individual words of a language, but also of the ideas they're meant to express. In addition to fluency in two languages, language translation professionals must be accurate and have excellent proofreading skills. Cultural awareness of both languages helps language translation professionals explain cultural references and jargon to an audience unfamiliar with the original language.

Education Information

Those interested in becoming translators have a number of educational options. Bilingual individuals may complete certificate programs and associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree programs to become professional translators. Classes include legal, medical, financial, commercial, educational and environmental translation methods. Some programs have specific language tracks, so enrollees study specific techniques for translating from Russian, German, Chinese or French into English. Students may have the chance to complete practical workshops and seminars translating documents. The following pages cover information about individual courses in translation, translation degree programs and schools that offer degree programs in translation.

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