By Aleyna Maria Tusa Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your background as an interpreter? My name is Anna Vianna. I’m 52 years old and live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I have two children, ages 22 and 18. I am also an avid cyclist and wine and food enthusiast. I trained as an interpreter at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, … [Read more...]
ARRIVAL – Down-to-Earth Communication in a Time of Alienation
By Marsel de Souza [WARNING: This review contains spoilers] “Arrival” can be seen from three different points of view: as a portrayal of the spirit of communication among people from different cultures and languages in our time, as an account of the adventure of learning a foreign language, and as evidence of the visceral relationship between a mother and her … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes Interview with Esther M. Hermida
Do you have a special interest in a particular sport, fashion, science or are you culinary buff? Ever wonder how to expand your interpreting opportunities? Interpret for one of your life’s passions? Well then you may want to check out this Code Switch Media article of a behind-the-scenes interview with Esther M. Hermida, a federally certified court interpreter for over 25 … [Read more...]