Consecutive Interpretation
Consecutive interpretation can be considered as the most recognizable form of interpretation. Spoken words are interpreted in the target language as soon as the speaker
Interpretation for Police Services
The idea to write this post came to me as I read an article on Asetrad’s (Asociación Española de Traductores — The Spanish Translator’s Association)
Simultaneous Interpretation
How did it start? Simultaneous interpretation, or conference interpreting, is a profession that came into being rather recently. Consecutive interpretation as a profession came into
What is Interpretation?
This is a good moment to clarify exactly what is meant by interpretation. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, “interpret” means: 1 : to explain or tell
Telephone Interpretation
In today’s globalized world, the need to close the gap between two different languages grows stronger each day. This can be achieved with the translation
What is Interpretation?
In my work as a translator, I often hear people, due to an understandable unfamiliarity, tell me that they once again needed an “oral translation”.
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) vs. Classical Arabic: Which Format to Choose for English to Arabic Translations and Why
Did you know there are over 25 different varieties of Arabic? Which is the correct form to choose for your Arabic translation needs? Today we
Key Factors to Consider When a Legal Document Translation Is Required
Despite what we may see in television dramas like Law and Order, the most important part of the legal system isn’t in the courtroom: it’s
Impacts of Poor Translations on Political Diplomacy
In multinational diplomacy, players come from diverse cultures and speak different languages. This raises challenges when cross-cultural translations are needed, even for experts like the
Machine Translation and Its Potential Perils (Part 2)
In Part 1, we examined the treacherous waters of relying on machine translation. But is there a way forward when it comes to using machine
