Interpreter 101 This post is for anyone who has worked with an interpreter, has an in-house interpreter at their company, or is planning to hire one. Interpreter : A person qualified to interpret. (Source: Naver Korean Dictionary) That’s the dictionary definition—but what does an interpreter actually do? Before diving in, let’s clear something up: the term “interpreter” covers a wide range of professionals, and there are multiple ways to categorize them. Those who can perform simultaneous interpreting, and those who can’t. Those who graduated from a graduate-level interpretation/translation program, and those who didn’t. In-house interpreters vs. freelance interpreters. Interpreters (spoken language) vs. translators (written language). Let’s unpack that. Simultaneous Interpreting & Graduate Schools Categories 1 and 2 are often related. That’s because simultaneous interpreting is a specialized skill taught in professional interpretation/translation gradu...
Former nurse officer turned Korean–English interpreter, a curious spirit always chasing diverse experiences