International Interpreters and Translators Day!

As the official name, “International Translation Day”, we feel that adding “Interpreters” is necessary, because we all know that “translating” and “interpreting” are two completely separate things. Whenever we hear an interpreter being called a translator on television, for example, we get a cringing feeling. In honor of “International Translation Day” we think that it is only right for us to explain and give definition of the differences between Translators and Interpreters.

The key skills of the translator are the ability to understand the source language and the culture of the country where the text originated. Using a good library of dictionaries and reference materials to render material clearly and accurately into the target language will provide the translator with the best materials to complete any project.

Access 2 Interpreters is proud to offer the following translation services:

Document Translation
We translate medical and legal documents, brochures, manuals and many more.

Transcription
We provide transcription of audio or video materials

Voiceover Translation
We provide voiceover translations for documentaries, training videos and more.

An interpreter, on the other hand, must be able to translate in both directions on the spot, without using dictionaries or other supplemental reference materials. Interpreters must have extraordinary listening abilities, especially for simultaneous interpreting.

Access 2 Interpreters is proud to offer the following interpretation services:

Face-to-Face Interpretation
We offer both scheduled and emergency face-to-face interpretation sessions 24/7/365

Scheduled Telephone Interpretation
We offer scheduled telephone interpretation services 24/7/365

Instantaneous Telephone Interpretation
We offer instant interpretation services over the phone that available nationwide in over 180 languages

A translator must have a great writing background and credible reference materials to provide the most accurate work for documents, transcription or voiceovers. An interpreter must be fast on his or her feet so they can provide precise interpretation on the spot. Luckily, at Access 2 Interpreters, we offer both services to fulfill your interpretation and translation needs.

Happy International Interpreters and Translators Day!

Learning another language can be a difficult task, especially for adults. The easiest way to learn a language is while the brain is still in the developmental stage or while you are young and still growing. Even if it is harder to learn a language when you are older, there is still great benefit in developing a new skill set.

According to NBC4, “Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new research suggests.”

A study conducted in the 1930’s included 835 people born in Scotland 1936 whose original language is English. They were then given mental skills test at the age of 11 and again in their early 70s. 262 participants able to speak two or more languages, 195 learned a second language before the age of 18, and the rest after that age.

As expected, participants with the ability to speak and/or write in more than one language had much higher results when they were older from the tests they took when they were younger. Areas that included general intelligence and reading had shown the largest results in comparison to other areas.

According to study author Dr. Thomas Bak, from the Centre for Cognitive Aging and Cognitive Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh, this study is the first to take into account for childhood intelligence while examining whether learning a second language affects mental skills later in life.

“These findings are of considerable practical relevance. Millions of people around the world acquire their second language later in life. Our study shows that bilingualism, even when acquired in adulthood, may benefit the aging brain,” Bak concluded in a journal news release.

Learning a second language further develops your general intelligence, and reading/writing skills. The ability to understand another language is a skill set valued by many. At Access 2 Interpreters we are exclusively dedicated to filling your interpretation and translation needs. We provide Face-to-Face Interpretation Services in over 70 languages throughout Columbus, Central Ohio, and Ohio. We also provide Telephone Interpretation Services in over 180 languages and Translation Services in over 50 languages nationwide. Learn more about our translation and interpretation services and contact us for inquiries.