By Gerardo Lázaro Interpreting is a necessity that has played a role in human communication ever since the existence of diverse languages. Today, with more than 7,100[1] living languages around the world, and as a result of our technological capabilities, communication may be at its peak. And yet, a lack of understanding between speakers of diverse languages has … [Read more...]
How I Discovered my Career Path as a Language Professional
By Lucy Kathan It happened largely by accident. Several unforeseen events occurred to set me on my eventual career path. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, thousands of miles from the U.S. Shortly after I finished my college studies there, I found myself looking for a job in my chosen field in the newspaper ads. Most ads for Business Administration positions … [Read more...]
Meet the Interpreter: Melinda González-Hibner
By Cristina McDowell Interview of Melinda González-Hibner by Cristina McDowell For many of you Melinda does not need an introduction. I first met Melinda at the ATA Conference in Chicago in 2014. She immediately struck me as a person who was open, engaging, and helpful. Melinda is an accomplished interpreter (she is a state and federally certified … [Read more...]
September 30th – Happy International Translation Day!
By Marsel de Souza In my view one of the greatest reasons we have to celebrate International Translation Day this year is because of the sheer diversity of our trade. It would possibly be enough to say that interpreters and translators operate from every corner of the planet, work in dozens of language combinations and serve every industry in the world, but this would … [Read more...]
A Fresh Start
By Cristina McDowell Welcome to e-Voice! The voice of the interpreters, a departure from our traditional newsletter to a fast paced blog! This new platform offers a frequent exchange of information that reflects our dynamic life style and can be accessed anywhere, anytime through our electronic companions: tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc. This biweekly blog will bring … [Read more...]