Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Educational Goals. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 12:59 pm on Aug. 27, 2008 Is Interpretation/Translation a good career? How much does an Interpreter earn per hour or year generally?   Is it having one mother language and a Second one enough? Or Is it better to have 2 second languages? Let's say from Spanish (mother language) to English? What type of courses should a person take in University? How much years? In Canada, to be exact. What universities have this Options? What should One expect? Realistic Aspects please.

Replies 2kewl4u2know Posted at 1:10 pm on Aug. 27, 2008 As I understand, it is a VERY good career.  My mom says that the translator at her work (Target) gets paid very well. As for the requirements and what would be best, talk to a teacher or counselor or someone else who is actually in that field of work.