The History of Simultaneous Interpretation
Key Points The Origins of Simultaneous Interpretation Simultaneous interpretation is a sophisticated communication method that enables real-time language transfer between speakers of different languages. While it requires advanced training and specialized equipment today, its foundations lie in humanity’s long-standing need for cross-language communication. Exploring the history of interpretation shows that language mediation has existed since […]
Why Arabic Language Presence on the Internet is Lower Than Expected
Key Points Introduction The Arabic language, despite being the fifth-largest language on Earth, has a surprisingly low presence on the internet. There are over 237 million native Arabic speakers, yet Arabic internet content represents less than 1% of all web pages. The percentage of online content in Arabic remains far lower than expected when compared […]
Know What You Can’t Do – Translation Excellence
Understanding Translator Challenges and Skill Gaps Every professional has strengths and weaknesses. Some excel at writing, others at listening, and still others are natural educators. While it’s important to focus on your strengths, for translators and interpreters, recognizing your limitations is equally essential. Identifying these areas allows you to avoid unnecessary risks and ensure the […]
Colorado, Slovenia, and the State Partnership Program
Slovenia is a country slightly smaller than the state of New Jersey. It is located in Central Europe by the eastern Alps, and borders the Adriatic Sea between Austria and Croatia. Although it may not be thought of by many, did you know that Colorado and Slovenia have an ongoing agreement in the State Partnership […]
Change Your Keyboard’s Language Automatically
Key Points Hello and welcome to this week’s tip-of-the-week! If you’ve missed our previous tips-of-the-week, feel free to check them out here. Today, let’s explore how you can automatically change your keyboard language based on the surrounding text in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Office apps. If you often switch between languages like English and […]
5 Steps Legal Interpreters Should Follow Before Arriving at job site
For many legal interpreters, a hearing or deposition can prove to be one of the most stressful situations in which to work because of the sensitive information being relayed and the repercussions of even the smallest error. However, while the environment is often stressful, legal interpreters representing -English speakers in the United States are extremely […]
Why Every Paralegal Should be Familiar with Language Services
As demands for legal services for non-English speaking clients continues to grow, language barriers are a common and on-going challenge for paralegals. The world is also witnessing new trends in the globalization of the legal industry – law firms are expanding across borders, working with foreign governments and councils, and working with foreign institutions within […]
Ukraine may change the language of the natural gas industry
Up until the last few weeks, natural gas developers may have been wise to learn Russian. The second-biggest exporter of natural gas in the world, Russia has been supplying 30 percent of Europe’s gas resources, and that meant looking to Russia when expanding overseas. But the future of natural gas, and the investments, development and […]
The Importance of Medical Interpreters
The health care system in the United States is extremely difficult to navigate: no matter what language you speak, it seems like medical terminology and the names of many diseases are their own foreign language. According to Title VI of the 1964 civil Rights Act, “No person in the United States shall, on the ground […]
Education in law or language?
Two colleges in Israel have recently applied for permission to create programs to teach undergraduate Israeli law programs… in English. The colleges insist that the program will help draw in foreign students looking for a background in international law, but opponents within the Education Committee formed to study the proposals argue that such a program […]