Over 17% of Ireland’s population are immigrants, resulting in over 600,000 people who speak a language other than English or Irish or are multilingual. Those undertaking one of our internships in Translation in Ireland have the opportunity to gain exposure to the various environments where language interpretation is required, from hospitals to schools, courtrooms, and embassies. As one of the most culturally diverse countries in the European Union, Ireland is the perfect location to kickstart your career in translation.
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Responsibilities at Translation Internships in Ireland may include:
- reading documents of varying topics
- learning how to use computer software and other applications
- meeting with clients who need language interpretation, to understand their requirements
- consulting with specialists in other industries to better understand the content of a document for translation
- traveling to various locations, as required by the client, including medical facilities or governmental offices
Internships in Translation in Ireland
Here are a few examples of roles that our translation interns have taken on before:
Simultaneous Interpreter
Simultaneous interpreters are skilled at understanding and memorizing the words of a source-language speaker, and then immediately processing and delivering those words in the target language. Interns gaining experience in simultaneous translation must be able to process language efficiently and confidently, to keep up with the original speaker. Simultaneous interpretation is common in large, international meetings, court proceedings, and conference presentations.
Travel Interpreter
A travel interpreter assists a client through their travels abroad, often for business matters. An intern in travel interpretation may be required to attend business meetings, translate the proceedings for their client, as well as assist in navigating the foreign environment, e.g. ordering food or asking for directions. Travel interpreters must be comfortable with specialized vocabulary, to accurately translate languages for their clients.
Health and Medical Translator
Working in healthcare institutions, such as aged care facilities or hospitals, translators in this field must be able to understand the medical jargon, while also being able to communicate it accurately to the patient in layman’s terms. Interns in health and medical translation may be required to translate pharmaceutical and medicinal information, explain medical conditions or test results, and translate patient history interviews.
The Translation Industry
If you are fluent in multiple languages, able to process information quickly, and skilled in communication, our internships in Translation in Ireland will provide you with the experience needed to launch your career. Those wishing to run their own businesses may work in a freelance capacity, or seek the employment of an organization.
Learn More About our Translation Internships in Ireland
The most recent Irish census determined that there are 72 different languages spoken throughout Ireland. Other than English and Irish, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese are also commonly spoken. Our interns are placed with top-tier organizations to provide you with the maximum exposure to translation and interpretation opportunities. Learn more about our internship program in Ireland here.
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