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Hola, I'm curious as to how someone can become fluent enough to translate between English and Spanish on a legal/medical basis. I'm retired teacher - and I have taught Spanish but I think my level as a non native speaker is high intermediate. Any suggestions? There are plenty of online programs but I think what is required is fluency in spoken/written/reading/listening. I need help maainly on writing and reading.
Hola, I'm curious as to how someone can become fluent enough to translate between English and Spanish on a legal/medical basis. I'm retired teacher - and I have taught Spanish but I think my level as a non native speaker is high intermediate. Any suggestions? There are plenty of online programs but I think what is required is fluency in spoken/written/reading/listening. I need help maainly on writing and reading.
Gracias desde California
Um, that's two fairly distinct & high-level vocabularies. & on the legal side, make sure you target a specific country for the Spanish legal vocab. Medical - I think - is more universal.
If you mean to make a living @ it, you should probably look into the certification programs that run in various US states - typically through the Secretary of State - because that's who usually handles professional certifications. There are also various professional organizations of translators - you might consult the nearest one that covers your state, & see what they advise.
The courts - state & federal - also employ translators - if there's sufficient call for them. So if you live in an area with lots of Spanish speakers, you might have another area you can apply your skills to.
Spanish won't be your problem. It's the dialects that can make communication difficult.
For instance~
The Spanish spoken in California, is different than the Spanish spoken in Texas.
Never mind the differences between Spain and Mexico. Since you want to pursue "medical/legal" the last thing you want to do is have/make any erroneous comments to any party.
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