Interpreting Archives

Sign Language Interpreter Fiasco at Mandela's Memorial Service

Published On - December 13, 2013

Surinder Singh Language Blog, Sign LanguageTags: Interpreting, Sign Language

Sign Language Interpreter at Mandela’s Memorial Service

For a man like Nelson Mandela, who fought so hard to create a more inclusive society, it was neither a proper nor a fitting sendoff. A sign language interpreter was provided to interpret Mandela’s memorial service for deaf audience members and viewers, but it seems nobody bothered to check his...

Published On - December 8, 2011

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting, Language

Universal Translator

“Universal translators” have fuelled science fiction plots for decades, and building such a device has long been the Holy Grail for tech-oriented linguists. However, the prototypes that have appeared so far have used machine translation. Over the past few years, machine translation has improve...

Published On - January 17, 2011

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting

New Research Centre for Translation

The University of Leicester's new Research Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies will open its doors for the first time next month. Find out more!...

Published On - June 23, 2010

Cecilia M'Bengue Language Blog, Sign LanguageTags: Interpreting

Disneyland Provides More Sign Language Interpreters

Disneyland just announced two new services to accommodate disabled guests. First, the park will now offer sign language interpreters at many of its top shows and attractions on a regular basis....

Published On - December 30, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting, Spanish

Translator Helps Deliver Baby

In Tucson, Arizona, a Language Line translator helped deliver a baby over the phone last weekend. The baby's family all spoke Spanish, so when the father-to-be called 911 to report that his wife was about to give birth, the language barrier made an already nerve-wracking situation even more complica...

Published On - October 22, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting, Languages

Desperately Seeking Glaswegian Interpreters

An advert has appeared in the Herald newspaper recruiting Glaswegian interpreters and translators. The successful candidates needed to understand general vocabulary, accent and nuances. The firm told the BBC that so far 30 people had applied for the positions – some of them applied in Glaswegian. ...

President Obama in Controversy over Healthcare Translation Policy

Published On - August 20, 2009

K International Healthcare, Language BlogTags: Interpreting, Language, Translation

Controversy over Healthcare Translation Policy

Accoring to various news reports there is controversy in the USA this week over ‘ObamaCare’ policies which state proposed healthcare reform plans which include providing on site interpreters for patients who have limited English. The healthcare reform legislation is currently pending in Congress...

Published On - March 10, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Bad translation, Interpreting, Translation

Clinton in Translation Faux Pas

Sergei Lavrov had a laugh at Hilary Clinton on Friday when she gave him a small token gift....

Published On - February 26, 2009

Richard Brooks Interpreting, Language BlogTags: Education, Interpreting, Languages, Learning

Young Interpreters

Today teachers in Britain have to cope with young children who have very little or no grasp of the English language. It is understandably difficult for the children who often misbehave due to the language barriers they face. A school in Devon may have the answer. They have encouraged a small group o...