Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru (the association of Welsh translators and interpreters) is the national body which leads, develops and promotes the profession in Wales. It is the only professional association for English/Welsh translators and interpreters.

If you are a translator or interpreter, or wish to become one, you will find information about Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru's activities, information about career development, a database of resources and how to become a member on this site.

If you are looking for a translator or interpreter, you will find here the only list of competent translators and interpreters and their details.

Searching for a translator or interpreter

Find a translator or interpreter best suited to your requirements.

A-Z of all members.

How to become a member

Individual membership is by examination (translation) and/or interpretation test only.

Examination and test procedures.

Resources

A list of essential resources including dictionaries and terminology lists.

Professional development

Workshops, training, professional development scheme - developing your career.

Information about Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru workshops.

About Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru

The aim of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru is to uphold, ensure and promote professional translation/interpretation standards and improving, increasing and developing translators and interpreters' skill base and knowledge.

Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru has three levels of membership for professional translators and interpreters. Full and Basic Membership is through examination (translation) and Interpreting Membership is through its interpretation test.

Membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru is recognized by an increasing number of organizations, companies and those commissioning work as the benchmark of an individual's ability to translate/interpret.

Translators and interpreters are special people!

Excellent and accurate translation or interpretation is a specialized skill. It requires specific skills, experience, the opportunity to develop and the ability to refine that skill in order to generate work of a high standard.

You should therefore choose a member of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru for all your translation and interpretation work. Each member adheres to its Code of Professional Conduct, and to his or her continuous professional development.

We can help you find a member. Our search engine is convenient and easy to use.

How to become a translator or interpreter

The demand for skilled translators and interpreters continues. If you have the inclination and the skills required to be a translator/interpreter, Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru can help you.

The Student Associate category encourages and supports students who wish to become translators/interpreters. By attaining this category, students can benefit from Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru's workshops and examinations.

An academic qualification is also advantageous. Translation/interpretation courses are available at universities here in Wales. Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol has a post-graduate Professional Translation Studies programme.