How Language Translators Differ From Business Interpreters

 

Language translators and business interpreters have different jobs, that come with different responsibilities. Although we wouldn't blame anyone for thinking it, many people believe that language professionals have the same job. Much in the same way that titles like "interpreters" and "translators" get used interchangeably. And while we can't blame anyone for thinking this way, it just means that we can do better to provide accurate information. Here's 3 things that set these training courses, and language professions apart from each other...

 

The 3 things that set language translators and business interpreters apart from each other:

 

1. Course material & focus 

• Our translation & localization course teaches bilingual adults how to accurately translate written text from one language to another. Building upon exceptional language skills teaches students to adapt written content- for different cultural audiences- while preserving the original meaning. Highlighting competencies like situational context, cross checking references, and cultural context prepares students for a career as a professional translator.

 

• The business interpreter training course focuses on verbal communication in the workplace. Providing the building blocks for a successful bilingual career, students learn to accurately interpret professional conversations, from one language to another. Formal vocabulary related to corporate communication, finance, law, and marketing allows for a wide variety of business interpreting needs.

 

2. Learning for success

• Translator training emphasizes different approaches to document translation. Learning how different models of translation, how each one applies to a different project, and the specific language translation equipment and tools that allow you to do so. Think of all the video content that exists online - someone is professionally translating all of those scripts and captions. Every textbook, every medical form, every piece of evidence in court and every contract needs language translation available. Learning how to do this with accuracy is an essential part of the language translation course.

 

• Business interpreter training focuses on real-time, spoken conversation. Developing simultaneous, consecutive, and sight interpreting techniques prepares students for any professional setting that requires a business interpreter. Learning how to market yourself as an interpreter, client networking, and managing professional relationships are all parts of our business interpreter certificate course as well.

 

3. Career readiness

• Armed with the knowledge from our translator certificate course, students can find work in any industry. This is a viable option to consider, especially for those who are detail oriented and prefer to work independently. A translation certificate can help bilingual adults in quest for freelance work, or find employment through an agency or company. Better yet, our translation certification is applicable any country, for any audience, that requires document language translation work.

 

• A business interpreter career is a great fit for those who want to be surrounded by people. The professional ethics, accountability and integrity lessons apply to any business setting you may find yourself in. Suited for those who thrive in fast-paced environments, who can think under pressure, or those who have great public speaking skills. In these ways, business interpreter training trains you for the dynamic environment of corporate life.

 

 

 

Our online translator classes are taught by expert instructors ✅ who have real-world experience in their interpreting specialty. They have worked hard to make fully remote online courses that are unique and engaging ✅ using a hands-on approach that is unparalleled by the competition. If you or someone you know is interested in our online Medical Interpreter Training Programs with live instruction✅, our fully remote yet real time classes ✅ are offered in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Somali, Urdu, Ukrainian languages online and onsite.