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...]
Legacy, a Prelude of the Future
By Carol Velandia We are not makers of history, we are made by history. Martin Luther King Jr, The brainy quote Launching a blog has proven to be a herculean task, as writing only comes to many after the experiences and ideas have settled in the mind and in the heart for long periods of time. It takes courage to share such ideas and a readiness to find … [Read more...]
Whatever Could Be Said
By Ewandro Magalhães On September 10, 1934, a speech was made in Nuremberg that would change the world forever. Thousands of fanatical German youths stood in well-trimmed phalanxes on Zeppelin Field as an awe-inspiring and eloquent Adolf Hitler brought the 6th Nazi Party Congress to a close. … [Read more...]
Conference and Remote Interpreting: A New Turning Point? | By Private Market Sector Standing Committee | International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) | Posted: May 24, 2012
The rapid development of ICTs has led to profound changes in the working environment of many professions. Companies now offer employees the possibility of working at home, and video and web conferencing are increasingly common. Today interpreters need to weigh the pros and cons of remote interpreting – and need more information to do so. By Private Market Sector Standing … [Read more...]