Translation

Why Being Bilingual is not Enough to Be a Translator

[FR] Many people believe that translation is an easy task and that any bilingual individual can perform it correctly. Well, I beg to differ. Translation requires more than being able to speak and to write in two languages. What more, other than bilingualism, does a translator need? On top of bilingualism, a translator needs: Cultural… Continue reading Why Being Bilingual is not Enough to Be a Translator

Translation

Translation vs Interpretation

[FR] Many people confuse these two very different professions. Even though the essence of the process each professional applies is basically the same, its forms are very different. Simply put, a translator translates written communication, whereas an interpreter transposes oral communication into another language, live. Let's say you are watching a foreign movie with a… Continue reading Translation vs Interpretation