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
“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
The ATA Annual Conference as an Investment: How to Maximize Your ROI
By Liming Pals Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash As an entrepreneur in the language service industry, you might find yourself grappling with the decision of whether to attend the ATA Annual Conference. We all know it is a considerable investment for a freelancer or a … [Read more...] about The ATA Annual Conference as an Investment: How to Maximize Your ROI
