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Historical Interpreter Profile: Estevanico

Most sources indicate that Estevanico was born in the Moroccan port town of Azemmour, although some state that he is originally of West African origin. It’s likely that Estevanico was a black Moroccan of either Berber or West African descent. While the details of his early life are unclear, when the Portuguese overtook the town

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The Creation of Simultaneous Interpretation

Prior to 1945, interpretation was a time-intensive endeavor, especially if a speech needed to be translated into multiple target languages. Limited to consecutive interpretation, the interpreter and the speaker would trade off, each waiting for the other to finish before continuing. As a result, large international meetings could extended in length by hours or days.

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Five Things to Remember During Simultaneous Interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation presents a unique set of challenges for the interpreter and numerous benefits for the listener. It allows attendees at international conferences to access the same information at the same time as everyone else. It provides for efficient and critical rapid-response services from medical personnel in emergency situations. It also enables conversation to flow

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Pros and Cons of Telephonic Interpretation

In some situations, interpretation over the telephone is preferable over classic in-person interpretation. Phone interpretation has advantages as well as drawbacks. Also referred to as telephonic interpretation and OPI (over-the-phone interpretation), this method can be more time and cost effective. So what are some of the pros and cons of telephonic interpretation? Pros of Telephonic

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ER Critical Moments: Simultaneous Interpreting for Emergency Services

Emergency services are critical the world over. NO matter who you are or where you live, you will at one point or another doubtless find yourself in need of emergency services, whether it’s medical professionals, the local police, or the fire department. When you do, you need to be able to communicate quickly, effectively, and

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Simultaneous Interpreting: Why Do You Need Two Interpreters?

Simultaneous interpreting is a demanding profession requiring unwavering attention to detail and an ability to synthesize and analyze information. It also requires the interpreter to have the ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances, whether they be linguistic , cultural, or geographic. Unlike many other occupations, simultaneous interpretation is not a skill one masters and then

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