6 tips to increase our performance as interpreters Simultaneous interpreting is a demanding profession that requires concentration, mental agility and physical stamina. To perform at our best, it is essential for conference interpreters to take care of our general wellbeing. By now we all know how important our diet and lifestyle are to good health, […]
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Differences between conference interpreters and community interpreters If the interpreting profession is already quite unfamiliar in itself, when we delve into the differences within the profession, it can be even more confusing. If we leave aside interpreting techniques, which could be another way of classifying interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive and liaison interpreting), we can talk about […]
The role of interpreters in court proceedings Let us start by stating the obvious, or not so obvious? There is no doubt that the work of the interpreter at all stages of a judicial process is absolutely vital. Firstly, the interpreter allows the foreign defendant or suspect with no, little or even average knowledge of […]
Professional associations in the interpreting and translation sector There are sectors of activity that are regulated through colleges or bar associations. This is not the case of translation and interpreting. Although each professional is free to set his or her own rates and working conditions, the reality is that we professionals are guided by […]
Interpreting for the world of literature We interpreters tend to go unnoticed when we do our work, as we are usually tucked away in simultaneous interpreting booths, far from the spotlight. Sometimes, however, we have to get in front of the camera to do consecutive interpreting, which consists of listening first, taking notes of […]