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Midterm exam 1 Translation and interpreting Questions and Answers 2024
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Midterm exam 1 Translation andinterpreting
What is a translator? - answeruse wirting to convey ideas from one languages into
another.
What is a interpreter? - answeruse speech to convey ideas from one language into
another.
What skills are needed or an interpreter and transltor? - answer*Knowledge of at least 2
languages
*Extensive vocabulary in target language
*Being able to understand the culture of the source and target
What are the specific skills needed for a Translator? - answer*Editing and proofreading
*Word processing and format
*Writing
*Terminology research
*Excelent grammar in target languages
*Text analysis
What are the specific skills needed for an Interpreter? - answer*Multitasking
*memory
*Note-taking
*Jargon
How do translators/interpreter receive earning? - answerDepends on languages, skills,
exerience, education ,certification ,type of employer
Salarie vary widely
How do freelance interpreter get paid? - answerearn hourly rate.
How do freelance translator get paid? - answerearn rate per word.
What are some speialization that are included? - answer*Medical
*transportation
*legal
*literary
*science
*technology
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