The world in its entirety is not dominated by any individual nation or culture. There is a wide range of languages all over the world with different cultures, traditions and practices unique to the place they belong to. Celebrating International Translation Day, we’re exploring the unique relationship that translation and travelling share with one another. This day is celebrated for recognizing translation professionals around the world for their valuable contribution to the cultural and socio-political ties that nations maintain.
Although nations have individual languages, customs and traditions homogenous to their own boundaries, the world as a whole can progress only with the support of each country. Harmony and peace on a global scale is promoted by the exchange of goodwill and sharing of cultural values and ideas with one another. With the knowledge of translation, citizens of the world help in propagating ideas, traditions and cultures of all countries with one another.
Popular tourist destinations around the world facilitate this as tourists from around the globe travel to visit popular places in different countries. From professional requirements to simple everyday usage, translation plays a pivotal role in advancing people’s lives forward. Imagine what would happen if you’ve been offered a chance to travel to your dream destination and you are able to understand the local language of the destination. Job opportunities from around the world present themselves to people who are equipped with such linguistic proficiency.
Professional translators find an expansive supply of opportunities on their plates in a varied range of fields and sectors such as media, banking, travel, agriculture, advertising, cinema, culinary and hospitality services and many more. A lot of students get the opportunity to travel to different countries as foreign exchange students due to their proficiency and skill in translation. For instance, the ‘Alliance Française’ is a French institution which aims to promote the French language and culture around the world. Enthusiasts can sign-up to learn or improve their linguistic skills and can thus utilize their services to help strengthen their personal or professional desires.
So which language are you thinking of taking up to learn? Additionally, we must say this: make sure to learn the language of travelling so that you can become pioneers of world peace and global harmony.
