What is translation?
Translators gather meaning beyond words, by reading the invisible side of language... More What is interpreting? ...many believe it is to literally convert every word from one language to another. Were this the case... More What is telephone interpreting? Make it happen without leaving your lounge... More What is simultaneous interpreting? Listen and speak at the same time? More What is subtitling? ...subtitles work together with imagery to render language. But not without its tricks... More What is language localisation? ...or language localization (depending on the localisation of your text) involves tailoring a language for a particular group... More |
Translation, interpreting... what is it all about?Often the general public struggles to understand the importance of the role of translators and interpreters among more established professions. In this highly technological present, in a world where expansion of global markets is constant, the need for trained linguists who can overcome ever-present communication barriers can only persist. Since recent years have seen intercultural contact increase substantially, our profession has come to occupy a central position in the successful
communication among people of different backgrounds. Ours is a highly intellectually demanding job and skilled professionals should be held in the highest regard. But ultimately, it will be the honest, professional and committed work of us translators and interpreters that is going to take our profession to the place it deserves within a world that's getting smaller by the day. |