Along with verbal communication, translators must be able to communicate in writing, especially if a translator is translating a piece of writing between languages. Writing skills have a few components:
- Grammar: Knowing the grammar rules in different languages can help you translate languages correctly.
- Punctuation: Languages use punctuation differently, so translators should be familiar with the punctuation used in the source and translated languages.
- Style: Examples of writing styles include descriptive, persuasive, narrative, and argumentative. Translating the style of a written piece helps convey its purpose, so it's just as important as translating the language.