[header] How to become a professional translator and interpreter [title] Get the right education and qualifications. [step] Get a degree or a combination of degrees in translation/interpretation studies, foreign languages, linguistics, comparative literature, or intercultural communication and all the qualifications and training necessary. [title] Gain experience. 
[step] This involves interning with an office or an organization or simply freelancing. [title] Join a local or national professional translation/interpretation society.