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Translation and Interpretation

When most people think of translation or translation services, they think of foreign languages. There are some translators who do interpret one language into another language (such as French to Italian), but not all of them do. Some translators or interpreters convert words into motions turning a language such as English into sign language. Those who have the ability to translate and/or speak more than four languages are usually highly sought after and well paid for their services and time. People who have these skills are well versed in the languages they are translating in addition to cultural differences and dialect. Translators turn written words into various languages.

Interpreting service is similar to translating. With interpreting you are translating spoken words into various languages, such as at abusiness conference, during a live performance, or during a church service. This may also include sign language. Such types of translating can occur via video conferences with the use of devices such as Skype, or may be done in person. They are used worldwide daily.

Other types of translating and interpreting can be done not only with a person, but also through computer programs, hands on-computer devices with human operators, and other ways such as closed caption at the bottom of a television screen. All translators and interpreters must have a very high degree of concentration, are typically great at writing, are excellent at analyzing, and good at editing. Because of the level of concentration that many translators and interpreters use, they will often only provide services for 30 minutes or less before switching off with another translator or interpreter.
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