El año pasado tuve el placer de impartir junto con mi gran colega Frida Blum los cursos “Refranero mexicano” y “Locuciones mexicanas”, dos webinars diseñados para sumergirnos en la riqueza lingüística y cultural del español hablado en México. Estas sesiones no solo tuvieron por objeto enseñar frases y refranes, sino también contextualizarlos dentro de la cultura popular, el […]
Language is so important, and it has a lot of power. It shapes how we see things, creates our stories, and connects us to our history and culture. When we’re talking about Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Languages, the words we use are really important. It’s not just about being politically correct. It’s about showing respect, […]
We are excited to announce the launch of our new course series, “CAT Tools for Interpreters.” This innovative series of workshops is dedicated to learning most of the CAT Tools available to translators and interpreters, more specifically setting up and utilizing the general features of Interpretbank and Wordfast Pro, comprehensive tools designed to elevate efficiency […]
In April 2024, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim asked me to teach an introductory course in court, community, and medical interpreting for beginning and intermediate Mayan interpreters. Pixan Ixim is a grassroots organization based in Omaha, Nebraska whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the Maya people through community development strategies in Omaha, […]
Are you a court interpreter looking to enhance your skills and specialize in certain areas? Whether you’re working with indigenous communities, navigating the complexities of the judicial arena, or facilitating communication in sensitive contexts like foster care or divorce proceedings, specialized training is essential to meet the unique challenges of interpretation. I am partnering with […]
Growing up in Mexico, I was taught to observe Columbus Day as a national holiday to celebrate the discovery of America. Another name used for this holiday was Día de La Raza (Day of Race) in memoriam of the battle held by indigenous peoples and colonizers in 1492 after the New World was discovered by […]