By Cyril Flerov Even though experiments with Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) have been taking place since the early 1970s, it is only relatively recently that we have heard more and more about this type of interpretation. It may exist in several configurations, namely: Internal cable – interpreters are in the same building but not in the … [Read more...]
Hospital Language Access is a Matter of Life or Death
By Carol Velandia Approximately 25 million people in the United States are defined as being Limited English Proficient or LEP. A LEP person cannot speak, read, write, or understand the English language at a level that permits them to interact effectively with English speakers. In the hospital setting, good communication is crucial; it is actually a matter of life … [Read more...]
Interpreting in Progress
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...]