What is foreign language translation ?

Translation jobs are undertaken by professional translators who are well versed with at least two languages.

Translation can work at two levels: inter-state or regional language translation and inter-national or foreign language translation. Foreign language translation relates to different countries like Russia, Poland, France, Middle East countries, Japan, Germany etc. These are some of the countries of the world where English is not the National language. Language translators are employed by the Court of Law, Colleges, Hospitals, Universities and community service organizations.

Some examples of cross cultural foreign language translation works could be:-

1. English to German
2. English to Urdu
3. English to Japanese
4. Spanish to English
5. German to Chinese
6. Chinese to French
7. Arabic to Hindi
8. French to Chinese

The other important aspect is the subject area of the work being translated. Incidentally, this list can be very exhaustive. Below are some of the prominent areas in which foreign language translation work is usually undertaken:-

• Legal documents
• Medical research papers
• Books on Medicine, commerce, culture and other professional subjects
• Important messages by International leaders on different occasions
• Proceedings of important conferences and meetings
• Professional Thesis
• Transfer of Technology and data
• Proceedings related to U.N.O. and other International agencies and organizations
• Information related to Tourism, cultural heritage
• Works of literature

There is vast scope for foreign language translations between various countries in different languages and in different spheres. Many commercial enterprises have developed different software’s based on latest technologies to serve the purpose with good benefits at a faster pace.

Also rampant these days, is the availability of translation software and foreign language electronic dictionaries are available on inter-net to facilitate the same.

Foreign language translation offers many advantages to business and culture:-

• Transfer of knowledge from one language to another
• Transfer of Technology from developed countries to developing countries
• Availability of medical research benefits in far flung areas
• Promotion of inter racial and inter regional harmony and collaboration

In view of the latest developments in translation technology, the accuracy levels of foreign language translation have substantially improved. Translators can rely on language translation software’s, electronic dictionaries, language dictionaries which increase the speed of translation. This has resulted in foreign language translation works gaining momentum with ease. More and more people are opting for a career in foreign language translation.