Here’s one of the most common questions we hear at Interpreters and Translators, Inc.: Can we use a bilingual staff member to interpret? The short answer is no. Many reasons make this an easy question to answer. First, let’s make sure we understand the…
Interpreting exists in many forms, whether it be simultaneous, telephonic, or consecutive. But this does not help you determine which style of interpreting is appropriate for your next event or meeting. If you are communicating with foreign clients, arranging a meeting with a contact…
For years, education law in the United States has said that public school districts must communicate with parents in their native languages “to the extent practicable.” And the U.S. Department of Justice interprets the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as saying that school districts…
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an innovative and easy-to-use solution. When hearing impaired/deaf or Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals are in need of an interpreter, Video Interpreting connects you to a certified interpreter in less than a minute which is beneficial especially if the…
Welcome to our “Basic Breakdown” series where we share all our insider knowledge on the types of language services and solutions possible for a variety of industries. Our goal is to help alleviate confusion between the many options offered by LSC’s to help arm…
Approximately 5 million students in US schools have Limited English Proficiency, which is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as anyone age 5 or older who speaks English less than “very well.” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on…
Language means so much more than communication between people – it represents culture, history, tradition, and identity. According to UNESCO, there are more than 6000 languages in the world today. A startling fact is that about 97% of the world speaks just 4% of…
“What is he saying?” I asked my bilingual friend while studying Spanish in Chile. He paused, thought about the joke we had both just heard, and then said, “It’s hard to explain.” I was just learning Spanish but he could speak both English and…