Is being bilingual the key to being a good interpreter? Yes, but the requirements of being an interpreter go above and beyond the basic knowledge of a couple of languages.
Expert translators and interpreters not only produce higher quality work but can save you time and money as well.
The President's Executive Order banning refugees put our Iraqi and Afghan wartime allies - interpreters and translators - at risk. These men and women served next to our troops on the ground, keeping them safe. They saved American lives and are a trusted component to U.S. combat missionsAfter 40,000 petition signatures and 5 days of communities standing up; the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) became exempt from the ban allowing these veterans to finally come home - to America.No One Left Behind…
Google translate has long been an object of ridicule among professional translators, but machine translation technology is undoubtedly improving.
Interpretation and translation professionals can provide much needed help to rescue organizations during an international crisis.
As I took my seat at the large wooden conference table, I begin my assessment of my interviewee immediately. First I look at the clock – was the Interpreter on time? Too early, too late?̷…
In my experience, one of the most common misconceptions about translation is that knowing a foreign language is all it takes to be a good translator. Especially in the Netherlands, where everyone l…
Effective communication is critical to diplomacy. However, differences in language make the work of a U.N. government interpreter even more important.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hospitalized patients who aren't fluent in English end up spending fewer days in the hospital when they get help from a language interpreter at certain crucial times,...
Continued improvements in machine translation technology have made a big splash in the news lately. The launch of Skype Translator in 2015, as well as the advent of wearable devices for sign language interpretation, are indicative of an exciting new age in global communication. Some people may think that machines …