Speaking Techniques for Interpreters by J. Nolan
Chapter One of the Interpretation Techniques and Exercises book, “Speaking”, explains the public speaking competence requirements for a professional interpreter.
The First Steps in an Interpreter’s Career
An interpreter must be able to keep concentrated during long sessions of work. Moreover, humbleness is important for an interpreter, as well as curiosity.
Increased Demand for Medical Interpreters in the US
The population of the United States is getting ever more diverse. With the US having one of the largest healthcare systems in the world, there is a growing need for trained medical interpreters.
An Outsider’s Look at the Interpreting Profession
Once in a while, an Open Day on the Interpreting profession has taken place at the European Commission premises. One of the meeting rooms of the European Commission was open to the public.
The Interpreter’s Memory and Notes
Memory is a skill that can be trained and developed, and it is essential for the work of a professional interpreter.
Medical Interpreting Lecture Discussion
Errors in medical interpreting for LEPs or Limited English Proficient persons can result in lawsuits against health care providers. Around half of the errors made by medical interpreters fall into the category of omission. It is important to remember that the code of ethics for medical interpreters include interpreting the information accurately and completely.
Books for interpreters – Tips for simultaneous interpreters by James Nolan
The interpreter’s job gets harder when speakers speak very quickly and with long and complex sentences. Too much lag can lead to omissions that can hinder comprehension. But there are some strategies to prevent these issues.
FAQ – How many revenue stamps are needed for a sworn translation in Rome?
I have a document that needs sworn translation at the Court of Rome. The document starts with regular A4 pages – portrait view. Then, however, it goes on with extra-large pages – landscape view. How can I submit this kind of document to the Court of Rome?
Translation Burnout – Transition to Interpreting by Aktan Aydogmus
«I delivered the file and then collapsed. After that job, I never took big projects, never distributed work to others and never worked with deadlines set by customers or clients.»
How to deal with Humor, Formal Speech, and Latinisms in Conference Interpreting
The interpreter’s task gets really challenging when a speaker uses humor and jokes, which are usually very difficult to interpret in a way that gets the audience to laugh.
