THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ENGLISH <> WELSH TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS

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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.

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This free search facility will help you find a professional English <> Welsh translator or interpreter who is a member of the Association, including their contact details and some information about them.

TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE!

Translators and interpreters are specialist professionals. They require specific skills, experience, the opportunity to develop and the ability to refine those skills to generate work of a high standard. Being able to speak two languages does not make someone a translator or an interpreter.

All those listed on this website are fully paid-up members of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru. They have shown the appropriate level of professional competence by succeeding in the Association’s examinations process, the only way in which to become a member.

Want to become a member?

To become a member of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru, be that as a Full Member or Basic Member for translators or as an Interpreting Member, applicants must have passed one its examinations or interpreting test.

Membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru is recognized by a growing number of organizations as the benchmark of an individual's ability to translate/interpret. Membership of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru is not a qualification as such, however it is a recognition of a translator/interpreter's professionalism and the objective for all translators/interpreters.

In recruiting translators/interpreters, a number of organizations require candidates to be members of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru or be willing to work towards that membership. In the same way a great number of those commissioning translation/interpretation services prefer to use members of professional bodies such as Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru.

Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru has three levels of membership for professional translators and interpreters

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The current membership fee is £150.00 for all members, except for those Basic Members who pay £140.00 for the first 3 years of their membership.

The demand for competent translators and interpreters continues. Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru can help you improve yourself as a translator/interpreter whatever your experience.

Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru recognizes the importance of professional development and offers training opportunities to translators/interpreters at all levels and experience. CPD activities are open to all and are not confined to our members.

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Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru encourages and supports those who wish to become translators/interpreters. You can register in the Student Associate category; or seek a postgraduate translation and interpreting course.

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