What Makes a Good Interpreter?
What Makes a Good Interpreter? Language interpreters play an important role in facilitating communication between individuals who speak different languages. They are essential in various settings, including conferences, courtrooms, hospitals, and international business transactions. A good interpreter must have exceptional language skills, cultural knowledge, and communication skills. In this essay, we will explore the key […]
Issues Facing Deaf Students in Public Schools
Issues facing Deaf students using ASL in public schools.
8 Ways to be a Lousy ASL Interpreter
Whether it’s working with a team or flying solo, you can ensure that you’ll leave a bad taste in your team or client’s mouth if you follow these simple steps: 1) Show up Late No one likes to be left waiting, especially if they’re paying you. If you want to start off on the wrong […]
Christine Sun Kim Performs in American Sign Language (ASL) in the Super Bowl
via GIPHY If you were as excited as I was when you saw Christine announced as the American Sign Language (ASL) performer during the Super Bowl, then no doubt you were just as frustrated as I was when there was only a fleeting glimpse of her during the actual performance. As Christine mentioned herself “…it […]
Artificial Interpreters
Artificial Interpreters Artificial intelligence (AI) has been toyed with since the automatons of Hephaestus in Greek mythology, and in today’s modern age, artificial intelligence is no longer just an idea or for chess players. It is being used for transportation, finance, medicine, music, agriculture, and more. Of interest to us, is AI in the field […]
Top 5 Challenges Facing Interpreters
Top 5 Challenges Facing Language Interpreters & Translators As an interpreter, I can name 5 challenges that have made my job harder. Feel free to add to the list. Jokes/Puns This is especially true for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, where the client is not exposed to the auditory component of the pun. Take this […]
People are Happy with Professional Remote Interpretation: Study Reveals
Language interpretation is continuing to grow and with improvements in technology it has become easier than ever to offer over-the-phone (OPI) and video remote interpretation (VRI) to satisfy the rural demand where Spanish or Sign Language interpreters may be scarce, or those who simply want immediate access to an interpreter. A survey presented in 2018 and paid […]
Trump’s Interpreter Should Testify
Ever since the The Washington Post reported that Trump took possession of his interpreter’s notes after a private meeting with Putin, there has been some controversy over whether his interpreter, Marina Gross, should be called in to testify regarding what she heard during that meeting. I have read what David Frum wrote and he does […]
First Lady of Brazil Makes History in Sign Language
Michelle Bolsonaro, the new first lady of Brazil, made history by giving her inaugural address in Brazilian Sign Language. In her speech she used sign language to thank her supporters and promised to help the Deaf and those with special needs. While her first language is Portuguese, she learned Sign Language later on and was […]
Super Language Revealed
“Sarkozy told Obama that he would be elected” is an ambiguous sentence. We don’t know exactly who “he” refers to. It turns out there is a “Super Language” that eliminates this confusion. That super language is none other than Sign Language, giving the Deaf yet another reason to be proud. By using corporal shifting, Sign […]