Language & Translation Internships

Overview

International translation internships give linguists the connections and tools they need to stand out from their peers. Whether it’s through the hands-on experience in a literary, legal or judicial translation role, or the day-to-day full cultural immersion experience, foreign language interns will take their skills to the next level.

We work with major language & translation organizations in all of our program destinations. Previous language & translation interns have been placed in governmental, educational, scientific and financial organizations.

This career field is available online and in our language and translation hubs in Tokyo, Medellín, Dublin, London, and Madrid.

Remote Translation Internships

Have you considered completing a remote foreign language internship from anywhere in the world? Our global virtual foreign language internship program offers a flexible, fully remote experience designed to fit your schedule and language-learning goals. Participants gain real-world language practice, access to best-in-class career advancement training, and 12 months of exclusive, live keynote career talks led by global business and industry leaders. Learn more about our virtual internship program.

Responsibilities

Transcribing articles, case studies, blogs, and other text

As a foreign language and translation intern, you could be responsible for transcribing various types of content, including articles, case studies, blogs, and other written materials in the source language. This task involves listening to or reading the original content and converting it into written text, which will serve as the foundation for translation and localization.


Attending events and translating in real-time

In your role, you may have the opportunity to attend live events, conferences, or meetings, where you'll provide real-time interpretation and translation services. This may involve interpreting spoken language, facilitating communication between participants who speak different languages, and ensuring that the message is accurately conveyed in the target language.


Editing materials translated by computers to check for accuracy

You may find yourself reviewing and refining translations generated by machine translation software or computer-assisted translation tools. Your task is to edit these materials to ensure they are accurate, culturally appropriate, and effectively convey the original message in the target language. This critical step in the translation process helps maintain high-quality language output.

Programs

What You Can Expect

Our language and translation internship program is designed to give you far more than just experience on paper. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to real translation and communication work, contribute to meaningful language-based projects, and develop practical skills in areas such as localisation, written and verbal communication, cultural adaptation, and professional translation practice.

From the moment you apply, our team takes time to understand your background, language abilities, interests, and career goals. We then match you with a language and translation placement that fits your profile, ensuring your internship is aligned with your experience level and areas of interest within the field. You can learn more about the full program journey from application through to alumni support here.

Curious about what the experience is really like? Hear directly from past interns who completed our language and translation internship program and discover how they made the most of their time abroad:

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Career Advancement Training

Language and translation interns on our programs benefit from dedicated career development tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare effectively before you begin, make the most of your time working in a language and translation role (whether in-person or remotely), and confidently present your experience in future job or academic applications.

Throughout our translation internship program, you’ll complete interactive training delivered through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and project-based learning, and receive a certificate upon completion. Topics include communication, cultural awareness, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork, career development, and global fluency — all highly relevant and transferable within the language and translation field.

You’ll also gain access to our CV improvement tool and exclusive workshops, including interview preparation sessions, CV review workshops, and LinkedIn optimisation training tailored for language, translation, and international communication careers.

After completing your international language and translation internship, you’ll continue to receive support from experienced career coaches. Our network of industry professionals can guide you on showcasing your international experience, strengthening your personal brand, preparing for interviews, and planning your next steps in the language services and global communication sector.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organizations worldwide, offering opportunities across diverse industries, career fields, and global locations. Our network continues to expand, ensuring that participants gain access to the most relevant and rewarding internship placements.

While we can't guarantee placement with one specific company, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field, giving you the chance to build practical skills and strengthen your career prospects.

For those passionate about languages, we work with a variety of organizations providing Foreign Language and Translation internships, allowing you to develop linguistic expertise, cultural understanding, and professional experience in an international setting.