Interpreting Archives

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

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 ...

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. ...

Published On - October 28, 2016

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting, Translation

How to Translate Donald Trump

How do you translate a word salad? That’s one question the rise of Donald Trump has interpreters and translators around the world asking themselves. The National Post called the reality TV personality, businessman and US presidential candidate [actual real-life President of the United States n...

Published On - May 28, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Google translate, Interpreting

Skype: The Universal Translator

Microsoft & Skype intend to launch a real time language translator service this year according to an article by the BBC. Satya Nadella, Skype’s chief executive plans to introduce a test version for Windows 8 in the run up to 2015. Due to increasing competition in the the VOIP market from th...

Who Should Win This Sign Language Rap Battle

Published On - April 10, 2014

Agnieszka Animucka Language Blog, Sign LanguageTags: American Sign Language, Interpreting, Music

Who Should Win This Sign Language Rap Battle?

Jimmy Kimmel may have made history on Tuesday, when he hosted what was billed as the “first ever (probably last ever) sign language rap battle” on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! A sign language rap battle? How does that work? Kimmel invited three of the most well-known and experienced live...

Published On - February 11, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting

Translating Sage Kotsenburg

US snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg walked away with a gold medal in the Olympic slopestyle competition over the weekend. His big win was naturally enough followed by press conferences and interviews…during which he left a trail of confused interpreters in his wake. The problem for interpreters was...