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August 7, 2023

Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 4 of 6: Stage Fright, or Forgetting Your Lines

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Introduction Most of us remember the feeling of acting in a school play. You practiced for hours until you memorized your lines flawlessly. You were confident and sure of yourself. Then, it’s opening night. You stand up on stage, under the hot lights, and in front of the crowd who is completely focused on you,

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Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 3 of 6: Don’t Get Tripped Up! Things to Remember During a Simultaneous Interpretation Assignment

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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 audience. Interpreters who prepare well are better equipped to deliver clear, accurate translations, even for complex events like a Washington D.C. presentation interpreter assignment. How to get better at simultaneous interpretation?Improving

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Deciphering Language in the Genes

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Researchers have isolated a gene that appears to affect the production of language. It was discovered when half of a single large family in London showed difficulties with articulation and grammar, all of whom possessed a disrupted version of the gene, called FOXP2. According to evolutionary biologists, the gene “differs significantly in its DNA sequence”

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Three Ways Freelance Translators Benefit From Social Media

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Social media has transformed how professionals market their services, build relationships, and attract clients. For freelance translators, platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even specialized freelancers’ platforms offer unique opportunities to grow their business, increase visibility, and learn from the industry. Here’s how you can make the most of social media as a freelance translator. 1.

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Simultaneous Interpretation Introduction |Part 1 of 6

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Introduction to Simultaneous Interpretation Simultaneous interpretation is a vital skill in today’s interconnected world, used in high-stakes settings such as United Nations gatherings, presidential speeches, and large international conferences. This process involves an interpreter translating the speaker’s words in real-time, ensuring that listeners receive the interpretation without delay. During concurrent interpretation, the interpreter translates what

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When Literal Isn’t “True:” A Translator’s Take on the Atlas of True Names

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Would you translate Cuidad Juarez as Swineherd City? That’s the premise of the Atlas of True Names, a map put together by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust, which shows geographical names translated into English using their root languages. Great Britain transforms into “Great Land of the Tattooed,” Chicago to “Stink Onions,” and the Seine

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