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| Belle700 Senior Member United States Joined 5695 days ago 128 posts - 143 votes  Speaks: English* Studies: Spanish, French | Message 1 of 1 11 September 2013 at 5:39pm | IP Logged |
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I recently had posted a question on the forums regarding an online certificate in
French (and got some excellent feedback), but now the path has become somewhat muddled and once again, I think I need some additional perspectives. I had seriously been eyeing online programs in French and French translation. I'd researched different organizations, schools and programs. I was really leaning towards that direction but then I started thinking about Spanish again. I've studied both language throughout school and on my own. I've been perusing translation blogs in the hopes of some clarification, but I really feel that this is the best site for guidance and feedback. How do you choose what language(s) to pursue in a translation career? My first tentative plan was, study Spanish to use for interpretation and enroll in a university program for French, working towards translation. I am not sure if this is the right plan. Considering how widely Spanish is spoken here in the US, it would seem that Spanish would be a great language for interpretation and translation. However, I have read that while there is a lot of work for Spanish interpreters and translators, there is also heavy competition in the field. Which is why I began to think about French. Maybe working on the French for translation would give me an edge? I'm considering all of the relevant factors: interest and enjoyment in a language and culture, demand for the language and income potential, etc. In addition to the US market, I am also considering the Canadian and European markets. Perhaps maintaining my spoken Spanish through self -study would be ideal, while at the same time, studying French translation in school, i.e., Spanish for spoken and French for written. Or, the other way around. The bottom line is, I am torn between both languages and am not sure how to structure my studies. I see some of the pros and cons of both but I still question the best path. Which language should I gear up for translation and which should I maintain as a fluent language, but not use it for translation? How do you see this choice? 1 person has voted this message useful |
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