The Afghan Refugee Crisis Doesn’t End With Resettlement Imagine this: Your country has been at war for twenty years and, for most of that time, you’ve been in the thick of it. When NATO forces first arrived, you and many of your neighbors saw…
The past two years have shown us it’s more important than ever to provide equal care to all patients no matter their race, religion, or national origin. It’s been no secret that minorities have borne the brunt of the pandemic, so we must do…
Healthcare In-Person Interpreting Interpreter Testing and Training
Why You Shouldn’t Use Bilingual Staff Over Professional Interpreters
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.” This an easy question to answer for many reasons. First, let’s make sure we understand the…
Interpreting exists in many forms, whether it be simultaneous, telephonic, or consecutive. Knowing 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…
April Fools!!!! Sorry we fooled you! Don’t be as blue as the characters in the box office record-breaking movie Avatar (they are the only ones fluent in Na’vi!). But since we are on the subject, check out our blog on fictional languages and learn…
Document Translation In-Person Interpreting VRI-Video Remote Interpreting
An Oral History of Language Services During a Pandemic
No one could have predicted the multi-layered, worldwide impact the coronavirus would have when the first confirmed cases were discovered in Wuhan, China on January 7, 2020. When then-President Trump enacted a travel ban from China on January 31 of last year, there were…
You may be asking yourself why you need an interpreter and how will you prepare to have one come in and help with your meeting? Interpreters offer a wide range of benefits and you can find one specifically fitting your needs to have a…
ASL- Sign Language Interpreting In-Person Interpreting
How To Get The Most Out Of Your ASL Interpreting Session
Many people have little to no experience participating in an interpreted conversation, so it can be difficult to prepare for a first time meeting. Meetings with ASL (American Sign Language) speaking clients will run more smoothly and efficiently if you learn the best ways…