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Three ways to make sure you don’t get lost in translation abroad

Although many countries now are able to communicate in English fairly well, if you’re looking to experience the country to its maximum or you’re planning to do business there, a translator would most likely be necessary.

Being able to speak multiple languages comes with a long list of benefits. Such as having the ability to travel with ease, make friends from all over the world, amongst many other things. However, not everyone is a polyglot. So that’s where a translator comes in handy!

Although many countries now are able to communicate in English fairly well, if you’re looking to experience the country to its maximum or you’re planning to do business there, a translator would most likely be necessary.

In this article, we’ll be revealing to you 3 ways to ensure you do not get lost in translation abroad.

1) Pick up some basic phrases beforehand
Let’s say you are simply looking to travel for leisure to a country like Singapore. You can be sure that as long as you know how to speak English, you are more or less ready to go.

On the other hand, going to a place like Bhutan — a translator is a must. Or you could try learning Dzongkha, their official language before heading there. That would be quite a feat 

If you are travelling to tourist hotspots such as Bali in Indonesia, talking in English is good enough. However, you want to be able to speak with the locals in their language as a little surprise. Who knows, they might even give you a big discount or special offer just because you have built enough rapport with them.

It is always good to have a few basic phrases in your arsenal. You never know when you willl need it!

2) A picture speaks a thousand words
Download images of places that you want to visit. In case you do not know how to ask for directions to a certain place in words, showing a local a simple image of the place would immediately click in their heads that you are asking for directions to that place.

In fact, this can be applied to everything. Food, toilets, transportation, etc.

But this might not be the most efficient or welcomed manner of communication. And it seems sad to be inhibited in communication because of the language barrier.

That is where the last but definitely not the least point comes in!

3) Engage a translator
Hiring someone who is able to provide translation services goes a long way. Let me explain.

A professional translator can help you travel with peace of mind. All you need to focus on is to absorb the essence of adventure as much as you can!

With a translator by your side in a foreign country, you can forget about needing the other two suggestions above. You can be sure that you will never get lost nor put yourself in danger which are very common situations travellers may face when they do not know the language well enough.

On top of that, you will also have a companion to accompany you on your adventure. Here’s to not needing to eat a meal alone!

Other benefits of hiring a translator
A translator can also help you to fill out legal documents that are necessary, in the event that you are planning to move to another country or do business there. Translators help out many businesses and corporations to understand partners who speak in another tongue and ensure that the legally binding stuff does not go wrong in any way.

In addition, translators can be of help when it comes to medical documents. The medical industry, like the legal one, have their own language. It is difficult for a layman to understand them in their own language, let alone in a foreign one.

Before signing anything in another country with a different spoken and written language, it is crucial to engage a specialised translator to assist you.

Where to find a credible translator
Translator comes with their own specialisation like any service provider. You can find professional translation services in Singapore for all sorts of needs with Translated Right. From legal translation to medical translation, and even event-based simultaneous translation. 

Translated Right is one of the top translation services agencies in Singapore with over 5000+ professional translators and 50+ languages under their belt.

You can contact Translated Right for more information on their website or email them at hello@translatedright.com.

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