Introduction to Interpretation & Translation Principles
Session Duration: 8 – 12 December 2025
Introduction
In today's globalized world, many professionals work in multilingual environments where understanding and communicating across language barriers is essential. This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the basic principles of interpretation and translation to help them understand how to handle simple language tasks in their work. While this course is not aimed at training professional interpreters or translators, it will equip participants with fundamental skills to conduct basic interpretation and translation tasks, enabling them to work more effectively in multilingual settings.
Workshop objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Understand the basic differences between interpretation and translation.
- Learn key concepts and techniques for simple interpretation and translation tasks in professional environments.
- Identify contexts in which basic interpretation and translation are needed in their line of work.
- Develop basic skills for handling short, simple communication between different languages.
- Understand the importance of cultural awareness in language-related tasks.
- Be aware of when it is necessary to seek the services of professional.
- interpreters and translators.
THIS TRAINING WORKSHOP IS TARGETED AT
This workshop is designed for:
- Professionals working in multilingual environments who may need to handle basic interpretation or translation tasks.
- Administrative staff, project managers, and team leaders who communicate with non-native speakers in meetings, emails, or reports.
- Employees in international organizations, NGOs, and businesses that constantly work across different languages.
- Professionals seeking to improve their ability to navigate simple multilingual situations in their line of work.
WORKSHOP METHODOLOGY
The workshop will blend theoretical learning with practical activities to ensure participants gain an understanding of basic interpretation and translation techniques. The methodology will include:
- Lectures and Presentations: Introduction to the basic principles of interpretation and translation.
- Practical Exercises: Simple role-playing exercises to practice basic interpretation and translation.
- Group Discussions: Sharing experiences of handling multilingual communication in the workplace.
- Case Studies: Examination of real-life situations where basic interpretation or translation is required.
- Basic Tools and Resources: An overview of the basic resources and tools available for handling multilingual tasks, such as online translation tools.
