• Electronic translator with 400,000+ words and phrases in 12 languages
• 12 languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
• Compact, pocket-sized design for maximum portability
• In-built currency and metric converter make difficult conversions easy
• Advanced spell correction

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12 Language Translator (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, and Turkish.Amazon.com Product Description
The Franklin TG-450 12 Language Translator is an indispensable tool when traveling or taking language classes. It is able to translate between 12 different languages–Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. In addition to over… More >>  Franklin TG-450 12 Language Translator

Translation services are becoming widely popular these days. It is required by both private enterprises and government agencies. As business operations become multinationals, there is always a chance that you are confronted with the problem of language barrier. As you expand your market into virgin territories you have to deal with alien cultures and languages. There may be chores of documents that require to be translated into English or from your language to the language your clients or customer speaks. That is why you need the service of a language translator. Some may question the need for translation especially when there are automated computers or online programs that can translate major foreign languages into English. But language translation is not that simple. Computer programs cannot give accurate translation. The system merely translates by randomly picking words that are pre-programmed. As such, the intended meaning may not be conveyed by the translated document. Literal translation is not true translation. There are so many dynamic words and phrases that lose meaning when translated literally. Only an expert translator can do justice by translating with the right intent, right tone, and correct grammar. The documents that they translate are many. Apart from physical documents such as newspaper and magazine write-ups, annual reports, product labels, manuals, instructional materials, and marketing collateral, they can also translate digital and other documents including materials on CDs, subtitles, and voiceovers.

A language translation company also offers language interpretation. Many people use the terms translation and interpretation interchangeably. But technically speaking both the terms are different. Interpretation is oral whereas translation is written. So when someone expresses the meaning orally, he is actually interpreting and not translating. You may require services of language interpreters during meetings and conferences involving foreign clients and officials. Such a job requires high languages skills and deep experience. Simultaneous interpretation especially only is an expert’s job.

A translation service provider also employs medical and legal translators. Medical translation is especially helpful when you deal with foreign healthcare seekers. Such a translator makes sure that there is no communication gap between you and your patients.

Simultaneous translators must have very versatile backgrounds. A strong business background may be extremely useful to the simultaneous translator. Many companies offer 60 hours worth of training for these translators once hired. To become a technical translator, applicants must pass an exam and receive special certification. These translators must also posses excellent technical writing skills. Thankfully, many companies offer test preparation classes to ready applicants for the exams. Court translators generally need to be certified by the governments of their countries and need to pass exams for this certification. Other translators work in academic fields either studying or interpreting foreign texts. This is where there is often the most room for creative expression. However, it is also the area most likely to be widely scrutinized.

The route into translation is very structured and predictable, particularly for employment in the United Nations or other government agency. Those seeking the greatest opportunities for employment should be fluent in English and in one of the official languages of the United Nations; French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Chinese. There are, however, numerous job opportunities for those possessing fluency in other languages. Applicants should have a language degree, preferably a B.S., B.A., or Masters. Translation Service companies prefer candidates who have exceptional fluency in at least two languages, though; many language combinations can often be off-putting for an employer due to the lack of specialization in a combination they are looking for. This may often also be the case for the field a translator may specialize in. A translator specialized in a particular field and language combination for ten years is often more likely to be chosen over a translator who has several working combinations and fields for the last ten years.

Candidates should be fluent in at least two cultures. Cultural study is an area that potential translators cannot overlook as it is invaluable to understanding the nuances of any work to be translated. However there is no substitute for living in the particular target language country.

During the first year of employment an average of only five percent of translators leaves the field. This incredibly low drop-out rate is due largely to the fact that translators often sign two-year contracts with their employers. Otherwise, the effort exerted in obtaining the job is often enough incentive to remain. Finally, there are few surprises in a career in translation, as the applicant is well prepared for this position from his experience in school, the tests and interviews, and the training programs for new interpreters.