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 […]
Empowering Mayan Voices: A Journey into Interpretation with Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim
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, […]
Continuing Education Offering – May Mastery!
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 […]
Dissecting a Translation Scammer Email
Translation scammers have been present more than ever during this pandemic, taking advantage of our colleagues who may be desperate to get some work in a world where everything suddenly stopped. This post may sound redundant as there are many other T&I colleagues and associations doing research, tagging, keeping record, and breaking it down for […]
Multilingual Terminology Management Tools: A Quick Review
A review of three terminology management tools for translators and interpreters: Glossaries2go, Interpretbank, Interplex.
Language Access During a Pandemic…and Fires!
Volunteering in our profession may be gratifying in times of peril, but in this pandemic, even those who help are under economic and personal danger as well.