An interpreter is a linguist with a firm command over at least two languages. Their job is to translate vocal conversations between two parties, while keeping in mind the rules of grammar and the specific dialects being spoken. But a skilled interpreter must also have a thorough understanding of the cultures that accompany each language. They must be sensitive to the multicultural experience since the gaps they fill are not just linguistic, but cultural as well. A good interpreter must be able to communicate multi- dimensionally: not only the spoken, but also the verbally and culturally implied. They provide a space for people to really connect almost as if there had been no linguistic or cultural barrier at all in the first place, thus enhancing relationships between people and improving the outcomes of such associations.
An interpreter is a linguist with a firm command over at least two languages. Their job is to translate vocal conversations between two parties, while keeping in mind the rules of grammar and the specific dialects being spoken. But a skilled interpreter must also have a thorough understanding of the cultures that accompany each language. They must be sensitive to the multicultural experience since the gaps they fill are not just linguistic, but cultural as well. A good interpreter must be able to communicate multi- dimensionally: not only the spoken, but also the verbally and culturally implied. They provide a space for people to really connect almost as if there had been no linguistic or cultural barrier at all in the first place, thus enhancing relationships between people and improving the outcomes of such associations.
