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...]
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...]
Consecutive Interpreting Training in New Mexico
Consecutive Interpreting Training with Virginia Valencia Hosted by the New Mexico Translators and Interpreters Association (NMTIA) Date and Time: Saturday, April 15, 2017, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST Location: Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Cost: $90 – … [Read more...]
OCID – The Overwhelmed Conference Interpreter Disorder (a satirical article NOT to be taken seriously)
By Roberta Barroca Sometimes you just gotta let off a little steam! Whether you are a conference interpreter or a medical interpreter, a court interpreter or a community interpreter, you will enjoy this hilarious article by Roberta Barroca, a Brazilian Portuguese conference interpreter. If you suffer from OCID, I hope you aren’t too far along on the spectrum! 😂 … [Read more...]
Medical Interpreters on a Different Stage
By Helen Eby March, 2015. I was sitting at home, talking with friends. Ring! —Hello? This is Portland Public Schools. Could I talk to Helen Eby? —Yes… That’s me… —Are you available on April 16 to interpret for a Nobel laureate, Dr. Rigoberta Menchú, from Guatemala? Oh, please keep this totally confidential. We don’t want anyone to know about it except through … [Read more...]