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Shooting the Messenger: The Case of the Interpreter in Conflict Zones

July 18, 2018 By IDwebmaster

[The defendants at Nuremberg. Credit: National Archives, courtesy of USHMM Photo Archives Copyright: Public Domain]

By Maha El-Metwally As conference interpreters, we know that the real start of simultaneous interpreting was at the Nuremberg trials in 1945. Until then, consecutive interpreting was the modus operandi. However, it became obvious soon after the Allies created the International Military Tribunal after World War II that consecutive interpreting was not going to be the suitable … [Read more...]

Interview with Mr Ian Newton, ILO Chief Interpreter – By Maha El-Metwally

January 16, 2018 By IDwebmaster

[Image of microphone by fill via pixabay.com]

Interview with Mr Ian Newton, ILO Chief Interpreter By Maha El-Metwally   The position of chief interpreter was one of the oldest at Oriental courts. At the Sultan’s court in Constantinople the position of baştercüman (grand, chief, or court interpreter) was one of the most highly respected court and government offices.1 Nowadays, chief interpreters do not work for … [Read more...]

United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view – Part 4

January 4, 2018 By IDwebmaster

[United Nations building - Image by jpeter2 via pixabay.com]

In the fourth and final part of Sheila’s bird’s eye view of what it’s like to be a UN interpreter, she addresses mastering sight translation of complex written speeches and practicing interpreting “densely drafted speech.”  Just another technique UN interpreters develop in their training, which requires tons of practice. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of articles about … [Read more...]

United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view – Part 3

December 1, 2017 By IDwebmaster

[microphone - conference room]

In part 3 of Sheila’s first-hand account of life as a UN interpreter, she takes us through the fundamental objective of our profession—communication—through the UN lens, and also addresses the traditional interpreter–client relationship in the same setting. Stay tuned for the conclusion in part 4!  Aleyna Maria Tusa, Contributing Editor   Read Part 1 | Part 2 | … [Read more...]

United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view – Part 2

October 26, 2017 By IDwebmaster

[Vienna tram]

The second part of Sheila Shermet’s reporting regarding UN interpreting is here! It focuses on the four main UN duty stations around the world with resident teams of staff interpreters and the substantive work of each. Sheila’s first article, published last year, was one of our most read articles, and this one is sure not to disappoint. Enjoy learning more about UN … [Read more...]

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