By Xinyuan (Hope) Zhang If you come from a non-interpreting major, breaking into medical interpreting can feel like navigating an unmapped forest—even with a strong language foundation. Without a two-year MTI/MIIS degree on my resume, I needed a tactical path to build immediate … [Read more...] about How I Passed the CMI: A Practical Guide to Breaking into Medical Interpreting
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From the Booth to the Blackboard: Incorporating Interpreting Exercises into Chinese Teaching
By Yueyi Dai Photo: Yueyi hosting the Lunar New Year Celebration at Howard University My first encounter with interpreting was in the summer of 2015. Although I was an accounting student at the time, I have always had a passion for languages. At the recommendation of a … [Read more...] about From the Booth to the Blackboard: Incorporating Interpreting Exercises into Chinese Teaching
Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part III)
Photo by Kermen Tutkunova on Unsplash We hope you enjoyed the first and second part of our interview with Jessie as much as we did. In this third and last part of our conversation, we shift to the broader profession. Jessie reflects on teamwork in the booth, the qualities of a … [Read more...] about Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part III)
Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part II)
Photo by Shamblen Studios on Unsplash Welcome to Part II of our interview with Jessie. In Part I, Jessie shared how she first discovered interpreting, the training that shaped her career, and how she eventually joined ICANN.org as a staff interpreter. Now we turn to the craft of … [Read more...] about Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part II)
“Staying Close to UN Themes Is Crucial”: Pei (Peggy) He’s Guide to Mastering the CELP
By Yuan Tian The United Nations Competitive Examinations for Language Positions (CELP), often considered a “killer” exam, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Today’s candidates must process and deliver significantly denser information as compared to a decade … [Read more...] about “Staying Close to UN Themes Is Crucial”: Pei (Peggy) He’s Guide to Mastering the CELP
