Links Interpreters Love: March 2024
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 check back each month for more!
Articles:
‘We’ve hit a wall’: Language access advocates rally for better resources and funding in Hawaii
Resources from around the web:
Bulk up your slang repertoire with this list of Slang Trends for 2024
Increase your study productivity: build your own vocabulary memorization flashcards…
Links Interpreters Love: February 2024
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 check back each month for more!
Articles:
Confidentiality for translators and interpreters in the age of AI
Take a closer look at how leading terminology, speech recognition and other AI tools for translators and interpreters address confidentiality and data protection.
The Cultural Origins of Language
Check out this article from Scientific American on what makes language distinctly human.
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Links Interpreters Love: July 2023
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 check back each month for more!
Articles:
- Pro Interpreters vs. AI Challenge: Who Translates Faster and Better?
- Canadian interpreter’s workplace injury highlights on-the-job health risks
- In his new movie, Guy Ritchie explores the soldier/interpreter dynamic in war
Resources from around the web:
- 22 medical podcasts to increase your vocabulary in healthcare
- Watch archived videos from federal courts to get familiar with different proceedings
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Demystifying Federal and State Court Interpreting
Court interpreters play a crucial role in ensuring that everyone has equal access to the legal system, especially those who have limited English proficiency. They are professionals who follow strict ethical standards and act as impartial officers of the court.
In the United States, both federal and state courts provide interpreting services to meet the needs of diverse populations with limited English proficiency. To maintain high standards, certification programs have been established to assess the competence of court interpreters.
In this article, we’ll shed light on the requirements and processes of federal and state interpreting certifications, as well…