Testimonials

NTU MTI's programme has greatly enriched my life as an interpreting and translation practitioner. There were courses in translation theories, linguistics and practical interpretation skills which strengthened my professionalism and enhanced my capabilities. Deep bonds with classmates and lecturers formed is also a beautiful addition to this fruitful journey.

The rigorous curriculum and immersive training of the MTI program at NTU significantly enhanced my language skills and translation expertise. Collaborative projects fostered lifelong friendships with mentors and peers. I am confident that these experiences have prepared me for a fulfilling career.

The diversity offered by the MTI programme enriched my world view, teaching me to think more deeply about how different cultures interact and communicate, influencing one another in the process. I also really enjoyed interacting and working with classmates from different walks of life.

NTU’s MTI programme offers a comprehensive learning experience and provided opportunities for us to apply the skills learnt in different fields such as literature, medicine, science and technology etc. Under the guidance of the competent lecturers, I have benefited greatly and is much more confident in doing translation tasks now.

The MTI programme, with its comprehensive and rigorous curriculum, provides an invaluable experience for those who want to further explore the field of translation and interpretation – even for engineers. The technology component of the program is well-balanced, prompting me to rethink the potential of AI in translation.

The MTI Programme has a rigorous curriculum which covers translation theories, technology, applications in various fields, as well as professional interpretation training. There are also many opportunities to hone our skills. All these have made me a better translator who thinks critically and is more efficient in my work.

The MTI Programme has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding about translation. It introduces students to the different fields of translation and interpretation, hence providing us with a holistic view on translation. I have indeed benefitted a lot from the programme.

The MTI Programme welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, allowing meaningful and fruitful exchanges with one another. In particular, I have benefitted greatly from the group projects which form an integral coursework component, through which I have also forged invaluable friendships with classmates who share my love for languages.

“While we live, we learn.” The MTI Programme is testament to this as it has been an eye-opening experience in exploring the multi-disciplines of translation and interpretation. More importantly, it had transformed my perspective to see translation beyond a skill, and to appreciate it as a very practical art form.

In the MTI Programme, we do not simply master translation techniques and skills. But rather to make sense of cultural nuances intelligently. It simply brings an edge to my area of work – Audiovisual Translation.

This magical learning journey is not only about lectures and tutorials, but also about learning by practices and examples. The MTI Programme unravels the magnificent world of translation and trains students to become better bilingual talents. Here, you can learn skills that benefit you for the whole of your life.

The MTI Programme has opened my eyes to the vastness of the translation profession. The quality of the faculty is superb, and the diversity of the student body turns every conversation into a learning opportunity. Coming from a different background, I am honoured to have been a part of this experience.

While it is impossible to learn everything about translation within two years, the MTI Programme strives for the utmost with its sensible, balanced blend of theory and practice. There is no doubt that you emerge from the programme a critical, informed translator armed with both theoretical knowledge and technical competence.

To see the world, to see behind walls, to find each other and to feel. That is the pursuit of translation. That's the purpose of life. That's what you can learn here.

The MTI Programme has taught me the importance of acceleration, which plays a key role in learning and work. It is the MTI’s challenging curriculum and diversified teaching approaches that have stimulated me in my learning and helped me to recognize my strength for further development.

Interpretation enables me to connect a speaker with his/her listener(s). Translation transforms unfamiliar words into familiar symbols. After graduation, I continue facilitating two-way communication to connect the world.

As a linguist, the MTI Programme gives me a whole new perspective to language. Whether is it to analyse language from a scientific perspective, or to appreciate the art of language, NTU‘s MTI Programme hones my ability to mediate between different cultures and contexts.

As time goes by, we might forget the knowledge learnt in class, but the learning ability, the rigorous attitude towards tasks and the deep bonds with our MTI classmates will surely nourish and benefit our whole life.

The MTI Programme opened new doors for me in the industry. Before the course, I was only able to take on translation work, but now I accept interpretation assignments too, and have gone on to interpret for clients such as the MAS, law firms and consulting companies.