Translators take material written in one language and write it in another. Translators work only with written material; spoken words are translated by an interpreter. In an increasingly multinational economy, the need for translators is growing. Many translators learned two or more languages at a young age, but this isn't a requirement. However, all translators must be fluent in at least two languages: the language of the material they are translating and the one into which the material will be translated.
Although it is possible to translate as well as interpret, most people choose to specialize in either translating or interpreting. Interpreters handle spoken words while translators work with written words. Distinct skills are required for each task. For this reason some people tend to be better suited for either interpreting or translating. Translators tend to translate only into their native language. Interpreters frequently interpret into and from more than one language.
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