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SaveWhat Does an Interpreter Do?
Interpreters understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They retain considerable amounts of information, often with the aid of note-taking, and communicate it immediately after whilst keeping the nuances and stress of the message in the recipient language.
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Where Do I Start?
Grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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Skills You Need to Become an Interpreter
Essential Skills
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialSpelling knowledge
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
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EssentialInterpreting Modes knowledge
The various ways of translating a language orally, such as simultaneous, consecutive, relay, whispered or liaison.
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EssentialObserve Confidentiality skill
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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EssentialSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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EssentialTranslate Language Concepts skill
Translate one language into another language. Match words and expressions with their corresponding brothers in other languages, while making sure that the message and nuances of the original text are …
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EssentialDevelop A Translation Strategy skill
Perform research to better understand the subject material and formulate the right questions to get the information needed.
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EssentialFollow An Ethical Code Of Conduct For Translation Activities skill
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EssentialFollow Interpreting Quality Standards skill
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EssentialInterpret Spoken Language Between Two Parties skill
Convert one spoken language to another in order to ensure the communication between two parties who do not speak a common language.
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EssentialManage A Good Diction language skill
Speak clearly and precisely so that others understand exactly what is being said. Pronounce words accurately so as not to make mistakes or unintentionally say something incorrect.
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EssentialMaster Language Rules skill
Master the techniques and practices of the languages to be translated. This includes both your own native language, as well as foreign languages. Be familiar with applicable standards and rules …
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EssentialMemorise Large Amounts Of Information skill
Retain large amounts of information and take notes for accurate interpretation.
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EssentialPerceive The Context skill
Use situations and contexts to more fully grasp the meaning of what is said. Understanding the people involved and the situation, such as mood and setting, will allow for a …
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EssentialPerform Bilateral Interpretation skill
Understand and interpret oral statements in both directions of a language pair, while maintaining the speaker's communicative intent.
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EssentialPreserve Meaning Of Original Speech skill
Translate speech without adding, changing or omitting anything. Make sure the original message is conveyed and do not express your own feelings or opinions. Work to keep the intended meaning.
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EssentialTranslate Spoken Language Consecutively skill
Translate what a speaker says when the speakers pauses after two or more sentences, accurately and completely and based upon your notes. The speaker will wait until the interpreter finishes …
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EssentialTranslate Spoken Language Simultaneously skill
Translate what a speaker says accurately and completely at the same rate of speech without any lag time.
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EssentialUpdate Language Skills skill
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EssentialWork Analytically skill
Analyse information flows to reconstruct messages quickly and precisely. Navigate a language to explain the same sense or feeling in situations where there is no definite word or literal translation.
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OptionalScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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OptionalSemantics knowledge
The branch of linguistics that studies meaning; it analyses of words, phrases, signs, and symbols and the relation between them.
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OptionalChuchotage Interpreting knowledge
The act of providing individual simultaneous interpreting in a low voice to a small audience. This type of interpreting entails no specialised equipment and it is targeted to the few …
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OptionalUnseen Translation knowledge
The translation technique whereby unseen extracts from Latin and Greek prose or verse are presented to translators for them to translate the excerpts perfectly in a determined language, for instance …
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OptionalLinguistics knowledge
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
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OptionalMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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OptionalTape Transcription knowledge
The act of translating spoken utterances into written text format.
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OptionalCourt Interpreting knowledge
The form of interpreting where it is mandatory to accurately translate everything the source says in order not to mislead the people who have to make judgements on the cases.
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OptionalPhonetics knowledge
The physical properties of speech sounds such as how their are produced, their acoustic properties and neurophysiological status.
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OptionalTechnical Terminology knowledge
Type of language used in a certain context, containing terms that have a meaning specific to a particular group or activity, such as in industry, medicine, or law.
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OptionalCommunicate By Telephone skill
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
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OptionalConduct Scholarly Research skill
Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.
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OptionalConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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OptionalLiaise With Government Officials skill
Consult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.
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OptionalOperate Audio Equipment skill
Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.
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OptionalShow Intercultural Awareness skill
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OptionalUse Consulting Techniques skill
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
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OptionalWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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OptionalWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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OptionalAnswer Incoming Calls skill
Respond to customers' inquiries and provide customers with appropriate information.
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OptionalCommunicate With Target Community skill
Identify and implement the best channels of communication for the community you are looking to work with.
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OptionalCreate Subtitles skill
Create and write subtitles making sure they are synchronised with the dialogue.
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OptionalDevelop Technical Glossaries skill
Organise technical terms used e.g. in scientific and legal settings into terminology databases and glossaries to aid future translations.
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OptionalInterpret Languages In Conferences skill
Put into practice techniques for interpreting information, either written or spoken, at conferences. Maintain accuracy and nuances of the message from one language to the other.
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OptionalInterpret Languages In Live Broadcasting Shows skill
Interpret spoken information in live broadcasting outlets whether in a consecutive or simultaneous fashion for interviews, political speeches, and public announcements.
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OptionalPerform Sight Translation skill
Read documents aloud in a language different from the language in which the document is written.
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OptionalPerform Sworn Interpretations skill
Interpret discussion and legal trials under the oath that the interpreting activities are performed by somebody endorsed by the local or national authorities.
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OptionalPreserve Original Text skill
Translate texts without adding, changing or omitting anything. Make sure the original message is conveyed. Don't express your own feelings and opinions.
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OptionalProvide Advocacy Interpreting Services skill
Provide language interpretation services aimed at helping people belonging to minority communities get their message across irrespective of the language.
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OptionalProvide Interpreting Services In Tours skill
Interpret in other languages information imparted by guides during tours .
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OptionalTranslate Texts skill
Translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings …
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OptionalType Texts From Audio Sources skill
Listen, understand and type content from audio sources into written format. Keep the overall idea and understanding of the message together with relevant details. Type and listen to audios simultaneously.
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