Translation studies is like teaching your friend who speaks a different language what you are saying in your own language.
Let's say you are speaking in English and your friend only speaks Spanish. You would need to translate or change what you are saying into Spanish, so your friend understands what you are trying to say.
Translation studies is about understanding how to do this task accurately and correctly. It studies the language itself, cultural differences, and how to convey meaning from one language to another.
Imagine you are playing a game with your friend who only speaks Spanish. You need to explain the rules of the game to your friend. Translation studies would help you figure out how to do this so that your friend understands exactly what to do.
Translation studies is important because it helps different cultures communicate and understand each other better. So the next time you hear someone speaking a different language, remember that translation studies helps make it possible for people to understand each other better.