Interculturality in the Medical Field
Since societies are becoming increasingly more plural, it is complicated and even dangerous to get sick in a foreign country, especially in one with a
June 8, 2010
Google and Language Interpretation for Cell Phones
The Times recently reported that Google is looking to progress in its voice technology for cell phones. The company is developing a software that will
May 17, 2010
Simultaneous Interpretation
How did it start? Simultaneous interpretation, or conference interpreting, is a profession that came into being rather recently. Consecutive interpretation as a profession came into
May 3, 2010
What is Interpretation?
This is a good moment to clarify exactly what is meant by interpretation. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, “interpret” means: 1 : to explain or tell
April 28, 2010
Translation or Transcreation in Art
Art today is one more example of the global panorama that defines our period. The undeniable internationalization of the majority of works of art led
February 17, 2010
The Importance of Language in Diplomacy
The United States government has a high demand for linguists. President Obama’s administration is looking to put more emphasis on diplomacy through more effective multilingual
December 13, 2009
Specialized Translation Agencies
I recently read an article about the new national certification given to medical interpreters of Spanish in the United States. I think this is actually
December 2, 2009
What is Interpretation?
In my work as a translator, I often hear people, due to an understandable unfamiliarity, tell me that they once again needed an “oral translation”.
October 30, 2009
English-only hurts immigrants and translators
Last month, voters in the City of Nashville, Tennessee went to the voting booths to decide whether to make English the city’s official language. And,
February 5, 2009
Tips for new (or not so new) interpreters
As we ring in the new year (Happy 2009!), I thought it fitting to provide the list of tips that the AIIC (Association Internationale des
January 2, 2009
