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…

Whilst many people these days can speak at least one language in addition to their mother tongue, there are also those who can speak several other languages to a high level. Numerous people throughout the ages have used their linguistic abilities to perform fantastic translation feats, including opening up the world of literature and poetry, cracking codes and ancient languages, maintaining political stability, and generally enabling different cultures to learn more about others. Four incredible translators include: 1. Ioannis Ikonomou: 32 languages and counting A native Greek speaker, Ioannis Ikonomou started learning foreign languages from the tender age of six…