People commonly use the terms “interpreter” and “translator” interchangeably. To the layperson, both refer to someone who translates from one language to another. However, these are two distinct professions. The two jobs do have similarities; however, an interpreter will not provide translation services, and a translator will not provide interpreting services. If you are thinking […]
What is your ‘mother tongue’? “The first language that you learn when you are a baby, rather than a language learned at school or as an adult” 1. Mother tongue translation is the most authentic Unfortunately, when someone writes in their L2 – second language – no matter how skilled, there are almost always giveaway […]
