LINKS INTERPRETERS LOVE is a monthly curated collection of articles, free resources, and industry-related goodies from various sources across the internet. A lot of good information can be found here, so feel free to read it, share it, and come back for more!

News:

  • Check out the amazing brains of real-time interpreters! 

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141117-the-ultimate-multi-taskers

 

  • As the demand increases in the US, the media begins to recognize how important Legal and HealthCare interpreters are.

https://slator.com/demand-drivers/demand-in-the-us-for-legal-and-healthcare-interpreters-gets-increasing-media-attention/

 

  • eBay’s apology over Web interpret localization glitch.

http://slator.com/industry-news/ebay-apologizes-over-webinterpret-localization-glitch/

 

Free Resources:

  • Great interpreter glossary of Legal Terminology from English to Spanish. This originated for the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Superior court.

shorturl.at/bixCZ

 

  • This cite have tons of online practice exercises for Spanish including vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening comprehension.  at/vFV17

 

  • Here’s a great app that acts a language learners toolbox. Duolingo is a free online app that offers modules which are grouped to form skills. There are 28 languages available including: Spanish, German, Vietnamese, and even Klingon! https://www.duolingo.com/courses/en

 

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