§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

interpreter

Interpreters understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another.

Description

Interpreters understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They retain considerable amounts of information, often with the aid of note-taking, and communicate it immediately after whilst keeping the nuances and stress of the message in the recipient language.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar spelling interpreting modes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

phonetics chuchotage interpreting linguistics medical terminology semantics technical terminology body language court interpreting scientific research methodology tape transcription unseen translation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

preserve meaning of original speech update language skills translate language concepts follow interpreting quality standards manage a good diction perform bilateral interpretation develop a translation strategy master language rules speak different languages translate spoken language simultaneously translate spoken language consecutively observe confidentiality perceive context when interpreting follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities interpret spoken language between two parties memorise large amounts of information

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)