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...]
United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work for the UN? Sheila Shermet, a veteran UN interpreter, shares an insider’s view in this first of several articles focusing on how things work at the UN, its duty stations around the world, resident teams of staff interpreters, the different interpretation techniques used and much more. Enjoy being a fly on the … [Read more...]
New Book: Improving the Interpreter’s Voice
Hear, Hear! A new book just came out by Cyril Flerov and Michael Jacobs on voice training for interpreters: Improving the Interpreter's Voice. It is now published and available worldwide from: https://www.lulu.com/shop/cyril-flerov-and-michael-jacobs/improving-the-interpreters-voice/paperback/product-22655699.html (You can check out as a guest and do not … [Read more...]
Conference and Remote Interpreting: A New Turning Point? | By Private Market Sector Standing Committee | International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) | Posted: May 24, 2012
The rapid development of ICTs has led to profound changes in the working environment of many professions. Companies now offer employees the possibility of working at home, and video and web conferencing are increasingly common. Today interpreters need to weigh the pros and cons of remote interpreting – and need more information to do so. By Private Market Sector Standing … [Read more...]