Many people are confused with the difference between translation and interpreting – so what are they? They both deal with communications in different languages, and changing one language to another, but essentially the main difference is regarding the method of communication, whether it is written or spoken. It is a commonly held belief that a translator can act as an interpreter, and vice versa; the two jobs are not, however, interchangeable. In saying that, the major differences between translation and interpreting are: 1. Time to Perform When documents are translated, the translator has time to read, re-read if necessary, and…