Interpreting Archives

Published On - April 15, 2020

Surinder Singh Accessibility Services, BSL Interpreters, Interpreting

Remote Interpreting: How To Get Started

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, personal interaction of all sorts is going remote. This reduces potential exposure for everyone involved, but it also creates new challenges, particularly when participants speak different languages. Remote interpreting is one way to overcome language barriers ...

Everything You Need to Know About Interpreting

Published On - November 27, 2019

Lucy Peach Accessibility Services, Interpreting, Sign Language

Everything You Need to Know About Interpreting

This article will help you learn more about what interpreters do and why they’re important, better understand your options and choose an interpreting service that will help you achieve your organisational goals....

Published On - November 6, 2019

K International InterpretingTags: Interpreting, medical interpreters, medical interpreting

Mental Health Interpreting: 5 Reasons Interpreters Are Important

Language access is vital in any clinical setting. Mental health is no exception, but it does present unique challenges for interpreters and patients alike. Here are five reasons mental health interpreting is so important. Mental health interpreting increases access to care. Whether it’s an eme...

Published On - October 9, 2019

Surinder Singh Interpreting, Medical TranslationTags: medical interpreting

Medical Interpreting: What You Need to Know

What is medical interpreting? And why is it important? Medical interpreters interpret conversations between doctors, carers, clinicians, and patients in a medical setting. Medical interpreting is a specialised discipline. Having a casual understanding of both languages being spoken does not make som...

Published On - October 9, 2019

Gemma Brackenbury InterpretingTags: BSL, interpreter etiquette, Interpreting

How to Work With an Interpreter: An Insider’s Guide

So, you need to hire an interpreter, do you? If you’ve never used one before, you might not be quite sure how to work with an interpreter. In fact, you probably have some questions about what to expect and how to act. That’s okay – any seasoned interpreter will tell you it’s quite common...

Published On - September 27, 2019

K International InterpretingTags: interpreter apps, Interpreting, interpreting technology, Video Remote Interpreting

Interpreter Apps: How to Smash Language Barriers With Technology

People have been devising ways around language barriers for as long as those barriers have existed. Interpreter apps are the latest example of interpreting technology. These apps come with a seductive promise: no more struggling with phrasebooks, no more awkward games of charades. Your trusty smar...

Published On - September 25, 2019

Gemma Brackenbury Interpreting, LegalTags: Interpreting, legal interpreting

The Importance of Legal Interpreting

What is legal interpreting, and why does it matter? The goal of the legal system is supposed to be to uncover the truth. When the people involved can’t understand each other, the system breaks down. That’s why legal interpreting plays such a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that justice ...

Published On - September 18, 2019

Alicja Brady Interpreting

Examples of Interpreting

Interpreting – when carried out correctly – can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. Even just one word translated slightly inaccurately can lead to a series of disastrous events. To demonstrate just how important this skill is, we’ve collated both some of the worst ho...

Sign Language Interpreting at Music Events

Published On - September 5, 2019

Richard Brooks Accessibility Services, Interpreting, Sign LanguageTags: American Sign Language, ASL, British Sign Language, BSL, Interpreting, Sign Language

Sign Language Interpreting at Music Events

Sign language interpreters are becoming an increasingly common sight at major music events. The trend was brought to global attention by American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Amber Galloway Gallego, who signed Kendrick Lamar’s entire Lollapalooza set back in 2013. More recently, festivalgoers w...

Types of Interpreting Services and When to Use Them

Published On - May 8, 2019

Richard Brooks InterpretingTags: Interpreting

Types of Interpreting Services and When to Use Them

Different types of interpreting services are available to suit various business needs. If you’re not sure what type you’ll need, we’ve got you covered. Here are the main types of interpreting services and a rundown of when and how to use each version. ...