How to Become a Translator or Interpreter
The translation and interpretation business has become a large industry. As the US market becomes global, the need for communication in various languages expands. Many people have the skills to become a successful translator or interpreter but need the steps to break into this emerging field. Here are some of the key points to becoming successful.
Know the difference between translation and interpretation. Translation is the procedure of converting the meaning of written text from a given ..read more
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Deja vu
Deja vu is a French word meaning “already seen”. It is the experience of feeling sure that one has witnessed or experienced a new situation previously. The term was coined by a French psychic researcher, Emile Boirac (1851- 1917).
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Languages in Haiti
French is one of two official languages in Haiti. All Haitians speak Haitian Creole which is the country’s other official language. Spanish is also spoken by a growing amount of the population but this is mostly near the border with the Dominican Republic. English is increasingly spoken among the young and in the business sector.
Winter Olympics – Feb 12, 2010
The upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver will be broadcast in 22 languages that include Mandarin, Bangla, Ukrainian, the aboriginal language of Mechif and South Asia’s Gujarati. This is an exciting effort to represent Canada’s diversity. Broadcasters speaking 13 languages will cover the opening ceremony when the Games kick off Feb. 12, 2010.
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