When I started working in the industry I had no idea there was a difference between translations and interpretations. On my first day on the job I learned translation dealt with written language while interpretation dealt with spoken languages, easy enough right? Then I came to learn there are different kinds of interpretation, consecutive interpretation […]
On a daily basis an endless range of human interactions occur both deliberately and accidentally worldwide. Based on the vast differences in customs and rituals in each country, interpreting situations may become quite confusing especially when different greeting gestures are required. This is a crucial factor to take into account when faced with not just […]
Switzerland lies at the crossroads of several major European cultures that have heavily influenced the country’s language and culture. It’s the only European country other than Austria to have four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. This diversification of languages concentrated in this one country has drawn much attention to the use of translation […]
The English language is one tool to establish our viewpoint. American or British English are both dialects that can be chosen when requesting your English translations, or choosing an interpreter.Here you can easily access an online quote. The English language was introduced to the Americans through British colonization in the early 17th century and it […]
Until recently, it seems like The Miracle Worker (the story of Helen Keller), was about the first and last I came across the issue of deafness; though impressionable, this fleeting fourth grade reading requirement blurred in my memory shortly thereafter. And the reality is, I think most everyone can relate. So when I began working […]
Even though this question is somewhat obvious to some people, others do not take into account among the myriad questions that are asked before accepting a job as an interpreter. On previous occasions, I have talked about the definition of interpretation and specified what were the different types of interpretation (telephone interpretation, consecutive interpretation and […]
As I write this, the second week of the 2010 World Cup is in full swing in South Africa. The euphoria generated by the event can be felt throughout the entire world. Most significant are the numerous preparations and needs that arise in the host country, which include matters of language and communication, not only […]
Since we have already discussed interpretation in general terms and, more specifically, simultaneous interpretation and consecutive interpretation, today we shall analyze what working, which is why this post is designed for people who will make use of interpretation to transmit a message, i.e. speakers, whether interviewers, professors, doctors, etc. Below are some suggestions that should […]
I visited the electronic version of El País the other day and was struck by one of the headlines, “Hablemos inglés, o algo parecido” (Let’s speak English, or something like it). What the article discusses is “globish”. As described, it is a type of “dialect” of English that is used in the international business world […]
Consecutive interpretation can be considered as the most recognizable form of interpretation. Spoken words are interpreted in the target language as soon as the speaker finishes speaking, or in periods of around 10 minutes. This is where the term consecutive applies; the two languages are spoken one after the other. When this type of interpretation […]