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Hi! My name is Yakshita ARORA and I am from Delhi. As of now, I am in the third year of my bachelors at my English major from Delhi University. I have already received a B2 certification in FRENCH from Alliance Française de Delhi as a foreign language which certifies a level of independent proficiency in the above-mentioned language in line with the global scale in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR). And I am presently in the C1 level. I studied French for 5 years in school and have chosen it as a career now. I plan to do my masters in the same. Having a keen interest in literature and translation, I decided to take admission in St. Stephens College which is a renowned one for foreign language studies. Presently, I am awaiting my result of Advance Diploma in FRENCH.
 I am a hardworking and dedicated student who likes to learn and explore new things and work with new people. I believe my varied experiences and the ability to work comfortably in a team and leading too are my biggest strength. I’m a teacher and had worked as a recruiter in the past. I teach English and French to children as a freelance tutor. 
My interest in learning new languages and cultures is deep-rooted. I have always been an inquisitive learner and enthusiast when it comes to learning a new language. Learning a foreign language was the best decision of my life as it is altogether a new experience which helps us to explore its culture, gastronomy etc and I totally believe that language is the roadmap of a culture. To learn another language is much more than learning it. It’s completely a new perspective to think about the same things differently!
 
Career goals
Having learnt foreign languages, I aim to grow as a global personality for which I need to excel my translation and interpretation skills. Studying isn’t enough until one bags some work experience in the relevant field. This is why I want a concrete working experience in linguistics field to help my future plans. However, having a strong opinion on my aspirations, I certainly never want to limit myself to my career goals. Restraining myself on one definite ambition will constrain me for exploring other opportunities. 
I believe that working in different fields gives me a boost and practical experiences that enhance my overall personality and psychological determination. I want to work in the corporate sector and being an intern at Modlingua will be very helpful to enhance my translation and interpretation skills which are required in the corporate sector. I am very curious by nature, I always want to improve and upgrade my skills by time. I am also planning to learn more foreign languages, travel different countries and learn about the cultures of different countries. 
 
Since Modlingua’s internship provides a great opportunity which is specifically on the agenda of ‘teamwork’, my previous experience and capabilities will be polished and furthermore, a different and enriching learning process will make me go closer to my future aspirations.
 
If given an opportunity by Modlingua to be in their internship program, I assure in words and prone in action that I would definitely be an asset to your organization and would learn a great deal along with adding more feathers to my hat of knowledge.
 
 A language learner is not conformed to their mother tongue and can expand their horizons through a cultural exchange of ideas and opinions.  The above mentioned has been my inspiration to work as a Translator/ Interpreter in the future. By this internship, I wish to improve my profile as translator and language professional.
 
If given a chance to be part of Modlingua, I shall work in my fullest capacity and prove to be an asset to the company.
 

 
 
 
While translating a text, It is very important to keep in mind the following points which would help us to ameliorate the quality standard of translation :
 
1. Keep sentences brief.
For increased comprehension and simpler translation. And boost readability. How can I simplify what I want to say? Reading sentences aloud helps to keep them short and sweet.
2. Use Standard English word order whenever possible.
This generally means following a particular syntax for the sentences that we translate:  a subject, verb, and object with associated modifiers. Ensure correct grammatical structure and proper punctuation.
This includes checking the basics, because mistakes can travel across source and target languages.
3. Use just one term to identify a single concept.
Synonyms get in the way of clarity. Write the same thing, the same way, every time you write it. Finding different ways to write a single concept will not only affect the overall consistency of translation, but it will also reduce the related translation memory leverage. This can lead to decreased quality, increased cost, and increased turnaround.
 
Translation memories leverage words in segments, so changing even a minor word has an impact. Always consider re-using existing content that has already been translated—don’t write from scratch if you don’t need to.
4. Be clear with international dates.
Style guides should document the handling of large numerals, measurements of weight, height, width, temperature, time, phone numbers, currency, etc. for each language pair.
5. Use relative pronouns like “that” and “which.”
Even if you don’t need them, they may improve understanding. “The software that he licensed expires tomorrow” is clearer than “The software he licensed expires tomorrow.” It’s good to check that pronouns have been included rather than assumed.
6. Use the active voice rather than the passive.
It’s more direct, better understood, and easier to translate. Words like “was” and “by” may indicate that a passive voice is used. For example: The software was upgraded by the user = passive. The user upgraded the software = active.
7. Avoid phrasal verbs (containing a verb form with one or more articles).
They tend to complicate translations. 

Some other tips that I follow while translating texts are:
1.      Remain open to communication.
2.      Consider collaboration when appropriate.
3.      Establish clear expectations upfront.
4.      Match up the qualifications of content authors and translators.’