By Maha El-Metwally As conference interpreters, we know that the real start of simultaneous interpreting was at the Nuremberg trials in 1945. Until then, consecutive interpreting was the modus operandi. However, it became obvious soon after the Allies created the International Military Tribunal after World War II that consecutive interpreting was not going to be the suitable … [Read more...]
3 Ways Technology Is Improving the Hospital Interpreter Career Field
By David Fetterolf As healthcare facilities encounter an increasingly diverse patient population, the demand for qualified medical interpreters continues to grow. In an attempt to provide language services to all non-English speaking patients, healthcare facilities are increasingly integrating healthcare technology into their existing language access plans. Such … [Read more...]
Interview with Mr Ian Newton, ILO Chief Interpreter – By Maha El-Metwally
Interview with Mr Ian Newton, ILO Chief Interpreter By Maha El-Metwally The position of chief interpreter was one of the oldest at Oriental courts. At the Sultan’s court in Constantinople the position of baştercüman (grand, chief, or court interpreter) was one of the most highly respected court and government offices.1 Nowadays, chief interpreters do not work for … [Read more...]
United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view – Part 4
In the fourth and final part of Sheila’s bird’s eye view of what it’s like to be a UN interpreter, she addresses mastering sight translation of complex written speeches and practicing interpreting “densely drafted speech.” Just another technique UN interpreters develop in their training, which requires tons of practice. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of articles about … [Read more...]
United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view – Part 3
In part 3 of Sheila’s first-hand account of life as a UN interpreter, she takes us through the fundamental objective of our profession—communication—through the UN lens, and also addresses the traditional interpreter–client relationship in the same setting. Stay tuned for the conclusion in part 4! Aleyna Maria Tusa, Contributing Editor Read Part 1 | Part 2 | … [Read more...]