Interpreter Job Descriptions |
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| Interpreters convert the word from one language to another language or languages. They work in situations where people do not speak the same language to understand each other. You can work in three main types of interpretation - of the conference (or concurrent), consecutive service and the public (or link). In conference interpretation should be:
· Working at national and international conferences and meetings · Sit in a soundproof booth, listening to the speaker through headphones · Interpret speeches at the same time as the speaker and go from version played through headphones for attendees. Key Skills · fluency in one or more foreign languages · an excellent command of your native language and a clear speaking voice · an understanding of the way other languages are used by native speakers · excellent concentration and the ability to think quickly · knowledge of the field in which you are interpreting, for example politics, economics, or trade · confidence for interpreting in public · Integrity and a sense of responsibility. |
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