Programme Details
2.5 Hours x 4 Sessions:
- Mon, 16 March 2026
- Tue, 17 March 2026
- Thu, 19 March 2026
- Fri, 20 March 2026
Translation & Interpretation Boot Camp
$388.00
Description
With this course, you will be able to:
1. Grasp Essential Concepts
- Understand the difference between translation and interpretation.
- Identify daily-life situations where translation is commonly used (e.g., public notices, menus, events) and how mistranslations create cringey moments for native speakers.
2. Enhance Your Vocabulary & Grammar
- Expand your glossary across common themes (e.g., nature, colour, feelings).
- Build a stronger foundation for your written and spoken language.
3. Make Accurate Transfer of Meaning
- Convey the same meaning across both languages with accuracy, and apply basic translation techniques to ensure clarity.
- Distinguish between literal and free translations.
4. Master Basic Interpretation Skills
- Develop active listening and strengthen memory skills to retain key points from short dialogues.
- Deliver short interpretations in everyday contexts.
5. Raise Your Cultural Awareness
- Compare cultural differences in expressions, idioms and proverbs, and adapt translations to fit specific cultural norms.
- Recognise how literal translations may sometimes cause confusion.
