You don't need to be a translator or qualified to get started!

Many people who dream of being a translator have asked me.

“Do I have to leave graduate school for interpretation and translation?”

“Should I go to a translation school?”

“Do I need a translation certificate?”

I too had the same concerns as all of you. I thought I would have to leave the graduate school of interpretation and translation to prove myself, and I thought I would have to go to a translation school to improve my translation skills, and I thought I would only have to get a translation certificate to get a translation job.

However, this year is the 10th year since I started translating as a “business,” and I didn't graduate from the Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation. I didn't attend a translation school, and I don't have a translation certificate. So I can tell you. It is said that anyone can do it if they make up their own minds and make an effort. I'll tell you all about how I got started and how I've walked this path in class.

▶ Questions before class starts

Chinese emotional translation. Why is it a translation of “emotion”?

Translations that require a literary sensibility in translating are what I call emotional translation. Examples include good words, movie and drama lines, song lyrics, and translations of novels and essays.

HSK reading comprehension fingerprints can be interpreted by looking at the explanation paper, and technical translations that require accurate translation of technical terms can be found by looking at dictionaries or glossaries. However, in the field of emotional translation, which requires a literary sensibility, there is no correct answer anywhere. The reason for this is “there is no right answer.” There's only a better expression, the best answer. I'll show you the journey to find better expressions in the Chinese emotional translation class.

Chinese emotional translation, you can do it too.

Through this class, you'll be able to translate everything from good Chinese words to drama lines and essays at the end. If you have the ability to read Chinese and understand the meaning, you can try as many challenges as you want. It's not an easy process, but you'll get a tremendous sense of accomplishment and excitement through the challenges. You can do it too. I'll be your translation mate:)

Chara's class is going to tell a story like this.

✔️ Types and characteristics of translations, what kind of translation is right for me?

Technical translation, video translation, publication translation. They're all similar, but they're also very different fields. In general, I'll tell you what characteristics it has. Find out what field I'm suitable for as a translator.

✔️ What do I need to be a translator?

Have you ever wondered how good you should be at Chinese and whether you must have lived in China before? By the way, Chinese is also important, but there are things that are more important than that. I'll tell you that story.

✔️ Tips for translating rather than reading

Translation is a second form of creation. I'll tell you why translation is different from reading comprehension. Also, you'll learn tips for 'real translation' beyond the realm of reading comprehension.

✔️ Do-it-yourself emotional translation

Seeing is believing. You also need to try the translation yourself to learn it properly. I will develop the basics of emotional translation with good Chinese words and drama lines, and at the end I will try to translate some of the original Chinese essays < I will try to translate some of the original text of the Chinese essay < After experiencing translation in practice like this, after being stubborn, your translation confidence will grow! It's going to get bigger.

✔️ How to make your debut as a translator and how to study translation

Translators don't have a defined entry path, but there certainly is a way. It's a bit of a special case for me, but I'll honestly tell you all about how I became a translator and what efforts I made. Also, I'll introduce how to study translation, and the methods I've done so far.

✔️ (+ BONUS TIPS) HOW TO STUDY CHINESE

I also get a lot of questions about studying Chinese on a regular basis. Every time I do that, I always emphasize something. “Don't study Chinese, let's have a relationship.” I'll tell you how I've been in a relationship with Chinese over the years. I'll tell you all about how I developed my listening skills because I'm not good at listening, and how I was able to become a translator because I had trouble reading a single page of the application.

▶ Frequently asked questions

🧚🏻‍♀️ I want to have a special relationship with all of you through classes.

- When I only dreamed of being a translator, I was so lonely. I was desperate for someone to guide me and help me out. Through this class, I hope I can become that kind of “someone” for you. I'll be your translation mate. Let's continue our relationship as a class.

- 'Course Ticket+Coaching Ticket Package'If you apply for, “1:1 translation correction+personalized diagnosis”I'll do it for you. With translation correction, you can find out the strengths and problems of your translation, and how to study more at your current level with an individualized diagnosis. Make active use of coaching rights.

Chinese translator, try it now.

A job where you don't need to commute to work at a fixed time and don't get stressed by your boss, a job where you can work anywhere you are with just a laptop, a job where you compete only with your own abilities and skills without being unfairly discriminated against due to things you can't choose (appearance, gender, age, education, etc.), and a job where you earn money as you develop your own abilities and invest time.

If you love Chinese, try it. If you enjoy translating, try it out. If you pour everything out without doubt, there comes an overflowing moment. At that moment, everyone will be watching you.