Interpretation in Communication

Conveying understanding

It shows respect and is conducive to successful diplomacy or negotiation

They may not have the time, energy, or linguistic talent to master the language of each party they interact with

<p>Translation involves written material, while interpretation involves spoken messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A thorough mastery of the target language and a very good passive understanding of the source language</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help speakers discharge their duty to make themselves understood and help listeners satisfy their need to understand what is being said</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Translation involves written language, while interpretation involves spoken language, and they differ in terms of the time available to produce the translation or interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convey the overall meaning, tone, and style of the message to the target audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because a literal, verbatim interpretation would be unintelligible to the target-language listener.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides a good foundation for becoming an interpreter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because translators have time to research and revise their work, whereas interpreters must work in real-time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Translators work like writers, taking time to choose the right words, while interpreters work like actors, improvising in real-time.</p> Signup and view all the answers