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Language & Translation

Language and translation is often the means that enables Christian mission by making Scripture and teaching accessible across cultures. Explore jobs, organisations, events and resources focused on Bible translation, linguistics and cross-cultural comminication
Language Translation

Language and translation are foundational to Christian mission, helping people encounter Scripture and understand the gospel in their own language. Whether you’re exploring roles in Bible translation or linguistics, connecting with organisations engaged in language development, attending specialist training or accessing resources to support your work, this page draws everything together. From literacy programmes and translation teams to cross-cultural communication and linguistics research, OSCAR connects you with opportunities, organisations and tools to serve effectively in language and translation-focused Christian ministry.

Explore jobs in Language & Translation

Explore the latest Christian language and translation jobs and mission opportunities all in one place.

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Bible Translator

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  • Western Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time, Permanent

Translate the Bible into local languages

Bingham Academy, Ethiopia
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Spanish Teacher

Gold Member
  • Ethiopia
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • Full-time, 1 to 4 years

As a Spanish Teacher at Bingham Academy, help students discover the richness of another language and culture while developing confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Literature Producer

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  • Western Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, 3 to 12 months, Full-time, Permanent

Produce evangelistic literature in various local languages. This would be alongside evangelism, discipleship, church planting, in a team effort.

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Literacy Worker

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  • Western Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time, Permanent

Teaching literacy to local adults in a country in the Sahel region of West Africa

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Team Leaders

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  • Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Western Asia (Middle East)
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time, Permanent

A mature Christian couple to lead a team of dedicated mission workers, some new and some experienced, serving long term in a country in the Red Sea region

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TEFL Teachers - North Africa

Gold Member
  • Northern Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, 3 to 12 months, Full-time, Part-time

TEFL qualified Native English Speakers for large growing language school.

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Arabic Language & Cultural Acquisition Placement with personal ministry

Gold Member
  • Western Asia (Middle East)
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time, Permanent

Language and Cultural Acquisition Placement with personal ministry 2+ Years

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Language and Cultural Learning with Personal Ministry

Gold Member
  • Northern Africa, Eastern Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time, Permanent

2+ years Language and cultural acquisition with personal ministry in North East Africa

WEC UK
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English Language Teachers and Tutors

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  • Africa, Asia, Western Asia (Middle East)
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support , Voluntary
  • Full-time, 3 to 12 months, 1 to 4 years

Join a pioneering church planting team in Europe, Asia or Africa. Use your love and knowledge of the English language to open doors and hearts through formal classes or tutorials.

Reach Beyond
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Share English Clubs Coordinator

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  • United Kingdom
  • Hybrid
  • Personal Support , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, 3 to 12 months, Part-time

A person to coordinate the Share English Clubs. These are for people to improve their English, discover other cultures, challenge perceptions, explore faith, connect with others.

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Community Development Placements

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  • Nepal
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, 3 to 12 months, Full-time, Less than 3 months

We have an excellent partnership with a Christian Fellowship in Kathmandu, Nepal. A number of placement opportunities in Kathmandu & Chitwan villages. MSc study opportunities.

Explore organisations in Language & Translation

Find Christian organisations involved in Bible translation, linguistics, literacy, cross-cultural communication and language development.

MissionAssist
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MissionAssist

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MissionAssist is a network of dedicated volunteers, throughout the UK and elsewhere, providing services and resources to help mission workers advance the gospel and make scripture accessible wherever they are in the world.

Gateway to Khmer
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Gateway to Khmer

Gold Member

G2K is Cambodia’s best Khmer language school, equipping cross-cultural workers to maximize impact. Our highly trained staff teach with excellence using an internationally designed curriculum in a professional, friendly learning environment.

Russian Haven
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Russian Haven

Bronze Member

Russian Haven offers relational Russian training for mission teams via the GPA approach. We help workers move from strangers to guests. Services: 20-lesson "Mission-Ready" intensive and advanced coaching. Based in Tbilisi, serving teams online

Wycliffe Bible Translators
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Wycliffe Bible Translators

Bronze Member

Wycliffe’s vision is for a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible. We serve local partners worldwide as they bring God’s word to their communities in the language which speaks to them best.1.5 billion people are still waiting...

Notarised translations
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Notarised translations

Notarised Translations offers professional translation services with legal notarisation by UK Notary Publics. They handle official documents—like birth, marriage, court, academic and business papers—ensuring legal validity for use in courts, embassies

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The Missing Peace Trust

Set up primarily to produce the evangelistic booklet "The Missing Peace" first printed in 1977 and now passed 2 million copies in print. We communicate the Christian message in ways to help people find peace through a personal relationship with God.

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Universal Language Solutions

Universal Language Solutions (ULS) is the company of choice for some of the world’s best-known brands who trust us to meet their translation and interpreting needs. We have translation & localisation experience in the Religious Institutions sector

Christian Books Melanesia
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Christian Books Melanesia

As a not-for-profit, Christian Books Melanesia Inc. is publishing and distributing Christian books, Bibles and school supplies in PNG. Our training programs provide the opportunities for personal and professional development.

PoliLingua
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PoliLingua

PoliLingua is a global language services provider company that offers a wide range of language solutions to businesses, individuals, and government agencies around the world.

Global Recordings Network UK
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Global Recordings Network UK

Our vision at Global Recordings Network UK is telling the story of Jesus in over 6,000 languages. We record and distribute recordings in Europe, the UK and around the world.

Faith Comes By Hearing
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Faith Comes By Hearing

We are a US ministry that translates God's Word into audio Bibles in more than 2,095 languages. We provide tools, training, and support to more than 700 organizations who pursue disciple-making efforts and the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Explore resources in Language & Translation

Access useful resources to support Bible translation, linguistics, literacy, language learning and cross-cultural ministry.

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Shell Books for Functional Literacy

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Shell books are resources for adult literacy covering a range of subjects from health and hygiene to crafts, farming and practical issues like simple construction techniques. Booklets are provided as Microsoft Word files that can be downloaded free o...

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EasyEnglish

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EasyEnglish is clear and plain English that is easy to read.  EasyEnglish is good for people whose first language is not English.  EasyEnglish is also good for people with learning difficulties.The EasyEnglish Bible is freely available on the inter...

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The Bible in Simple French for Everyone

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La Bible En Français Simple Pour Tout Le Monde.The Bible in Simple French for Everyone is clear and easy-to-read. It is very good for people with limited education. This Bible is a translation that expresses the meaning of the original message in ...

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Russian Haven — Language & Culture

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Language opens doors. Culture opens hearts. Russian Haven prepares you for Russian-speaking countries through real-life immersion — so you arrive not as a stranger, but as a trusted guest.

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How to decide whether to use machine translation in church services

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Several online systems are available that receive an audio feed from the front of church and use the internet to translate it into other languages without the use of a human interpreter. Different members of the congregation can simultaneously read t...

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ESL Games

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A curated collection of ESL games, activities and other online learning resources.

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34 Great Apps and Resources to Help You Learn a Language

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In this article, you’ll find a list of resources, including apps and websites, that can help you learn a new language.

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Ongoing Language and Culture Learning

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In this workshop, you will cover:Key principles for learning to talk again Characteristics of good language learners How to learn to think again Three ways to move towards being an "acceptable outsider."

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Ethnologue.com

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Ethnologue.com is a place where you can conveniently find many resources to help you with your research of the world's languages. Ethnologue.com is owned by SIL International, a service organization that works with people who speak the world's lesser...

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Unfolding Word

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unfoldingWord is a collaborative project launched by Distant Shores Media in 2013 and currently managed in partnership with Wycliffe Associates and Roma Bible Society. Our vision is to see every people group with adequate biblical content, without re...

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DeutschAkademie, Vienna & Munich

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Offers intensive German language courses for all levels in small groups (max. 9 participants), with very experienced teachers. Also offers accomodatio...

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Every Tongue

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EveryTongue Good News Recordings - Over 1000 links to online Good News recordings to which you can click and listen. 72% of the world can find Good News at this site in a language they can understand. On this site, you will also find a list of hundre...