Can you learn a language and become a translator?

I translate from Polish into English and English into Polish, as well as from French into English. Polish is my native language, and I learned English and French when I was still at school. I took up Spanish, German and Japanese when I was already working full-time as a digital content manager.

How good do you have to be at a language to be a translator?

Typically, a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience is required to become a translator. However, the most important requirement is to become fluent in at least two languages.

What is the best language to learn for translation?

Here are the languages in the highest demand for translators.

• Spanish. Most people will be able to guess correctly that Spanish is the language in the highest demand for translators.
• Mandarin. Mandarin is another language in very high demand, especially in the international business sector.
• German.
• Any Language.

How long does it take to learn a language?

The correct answer is: “it depends,” but you probably already knew that. The next and most accurate answer is that it can take anywhere between three months to two years to learn how to speak, write, and read in a new language fluently.

How can I become a translator?

Steps to getting ATA certified:

1. Ensure your language(s) are supported by the ATA.
2. Become a member of the ATA (for at least 4 weeks prior to testing) and take the pledge of ethics.
3. Pay the translator certification costs.
4. Take the ATA certification exam.

How do I start to become a translator?

How to Become a Translator: 7 Steps to Your Dream Job

1. Study your source language extensively.
2. Get specialized training.
3. Get certified.
4. Target a specific industry and learn industry-specific terms.
5. Hone your computer skills.
6. Get some experience.
7. To further grow your career, learn more languages.

Can you master a language in 5 years?

The next and most accurate answer is that it can take anywhere between three months to two years to learn how to speak, write, and read in a new language fluently. On the other end of the spectrum, the same student learning a “category 5” language needs two years to gain intermediate fluency.