The e-Voice thanks you, dear reader, for following us and sharing our posts with your colleagues, family and friends. Did you know you too can submit guest posts? We here at the e-Voice are always on the lookout for interesting interpreting-related articles, be they in any of our areas of service: conference, legal, medical, community, or pertaining to interpreter education, … [Read more...]
The Trials and Tribulations of a Community Interpreter: Conference Interpreting, here we go! – Part 2
By Pency Tsai Here it is! Part 2 of “The Bird’s” venture into conference interpreting. We would love to hear from you on your own experiences delving into other venues of interpreting, so don’t forget to leave your comment. Read Part 1 here Conference interpreting is an altogether different kind of beast. I still remember my first attempt at … [Read more...]
ATA Annual Conference: Join Us for ATA58 in Washington DC!
Plan to attend in Washington DC, October 25-28, 2017, along with over 1,800 translation and interpreting professionals from more than 60 countries. The ATA 58th Annual Conference (ATA58) is the place where dedicated professionals come together to expand their knowledge and network with one another. Don't miss out! The conference website is … [Read more...]
The Trials and Tribulations of a Community Interpreter: Conference Interpreting, here we go! – Part 1
By Pency Tsai Enjoy part 1 of this candid story by Pency Tsai about broadening your horizons and dipping into other forms of interpreting outside your tried-and-true. It is a courageous and inspiring tale. Thanks for the Chinese Language Division for letting us share this article, which appeared in their Newsletter a couple of years … [Read more...]
Couples Counseling: Reimagining the Freelancer–Company Relationship, Part 2
By Steve Lank Enjoyed Part 1 of couples counseling? Continue reading for more tips on how to improve your working relationships. Assume the Best When seeking new relationships, being open and assuming good intentions will serve you much better than being distrustful and assuming the worst (see above). Besides, with that attitude, why would you be out … [Read more...]