Testimonials

The variety of courses offered by the MTI programme has honed the skills needed to think about translation more holistically, defend my translation decisions more convincingly and evaluate translations more critically. These skills have not only improved my translation capabilities but have also deepened my passion towards it.

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.

As an existing translation practitioner, the MTI programme was an invaluable opportunity for me to enhance my skills and gain deeper insights into the intricacies of translation. The courses offered a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The programme also fostered a collaborative environment where students were encouraged to exchange ideas.

Learn to live ere live to learn. The MTI Programme is the perfect combination of applied learning and lifelong learning —it equips us with the skill set to survive the industry's fierce competition while continuously improving ourselves, enabling us to become top-notch translators.

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.

The MTI program is unique in its training by offering a rare opportunity for a student to pursue translation and interpretation as a practitioner and researcher. The practical element of the program exposes me to real-life translation in action, while the theoretical aspect of the training allows a critical approach to translation.

NTU MTI programme encompasses the unique multicultural background of Singapore, it not just gathers friends from different countries, but also provides massive opportunities to practice translations and interpretations. Students are well equipped with the techniques to be professional translators and interpreters in the future.

The MTI programme not just provides translation and interpretation training. It opens a wider world— Translation theory, translation project management, Linguistics, and more importantly skills of critical reading and thinking that serve your research and everyday life. The curriculum has lifted me up to be a careful translator and copywriter.

The MTI Programme covers a well-balanced combination of translation theory, research and practice, offers adequate training opportunities, and provides various translation-related lectures for future translators. If you encounter any hinderance or bewilderment in the journey of translation, you will find an answer during this wonderful learning.

The MTI programme is well-designed. It gave us a new perspective on the languages we use every day. Throughout the course, I have overcome shortfalls like stage fright and learned to think outside the box. The friendly professors help us to realise our potential in both individual and team projects.

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.

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.

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.

The MTI learning journey provides students with a sound grounding in the fundamentals. Through exposure to topics like translation theory as well as more practical classes like subtitling and interpretation, it has helped me think more deeply about my translation practice and equipped me with the skills to hustle harder.

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.

The MTI Programme has been an eye-opening and life-changing experience. The comprehensive curriculum offered, coupled with rigorous interpretation training during the overseas immersion programme, has equipped me for an exciting career as a professional translator/interpreter. Both the teaching and non-teaching staff are also extremely dedicated to crafting a fruitful and enjoyable learning journey for us.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.