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...]
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...]