Day: August 7, 2023
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Can One Language Define a Country? A Look at the New Ukrainian Language Law
As of February 23, Ukraine, a country that has faced four months of protest in bitter winter conditions, has been retaken by the people.…
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Interpreting the Affordable Care Act: What it Means For You
As a freelancer, do you ever think about healthcare coverage? How does the new Affordable Care Act impact you? What do you need to…
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Cultural Competence is Key for Language Professionals
Key Points Why Cultural Competence Matters Language competence is a set of attitudes, skills, behaviors, and policies that enable international companies to effectively communicate…
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Headers and Footers in Word: The Basics
Key Points Welcome to this week’s Tip of the Week! If you’ve missed our previous Tips of the Week, be sure to check them…
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Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 6 of 6: Skills Simultaneous Interpreters Should Bring to the Profession
Welcome to the final article in our six-part series on simultaneous interpretation! By now you’re familiar with many of the requirements necessary to be…
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Italian Gesticulation
The fact that Italians talk with their hands is generally accepted as a stereotype, a joke, and the truth. Far from simply being an…
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Deciphering Language in the Genes
Researchers have isolated a gene that appears to affect the production of language. It was discovered when half of a single large family in…
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An Introduction to Creating Shapes in Microsoft Word
Why Use Shapes in Microsoft Word? Welcome to this week’s Tip of the Week! If you’ve missed our previous Tips of the Week, be…
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Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 3 of 6: Don’t Get Tripped Up! Things to Remember During a Simultaneous Interpretation Assignment
Pre-Event Preparation for Simultaneous Interpreters Effective pre-event preparation is crucial for simultaneous interpreters, ensuring they are ready to bridge communication gaps for any international…
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What Hotel Managers Need to Know About Interpreting Equipment
Great sound equipment is just as important as a great interpreter for the success of a multi-lingual event. If the audience can’t hear the…