Descifrando el lenguaje en los genes
Los investigadores han aislado un gen que parece afectar la producción del lenguaje. Se descubrió cuando la mitad de una sola familia numerosa en Londres mostró dificultades con la articulación y la gramática, todos los cuales poseían una versión alterada del gen, llamado FOXP2. According to evolutionary biologists, el gen “difiere significativamente en su secuencia […]
酒店经理需要了解的口译设备知识
对于多语言活动的成功而言，出色的音响设备与出色的口译员同样重要。 如果观众听不到口译员的声音，那还不如没有口译员呢。 作为酒店经理或活动策划者，您可能负责寻找设备的重要任务。 为了确保您为下一次活动做好准备，以下是租赁音响设备时需要了解的基本知识。 口译音响系统如何工作？ 当演讲者进行演讲时，口译员将通过连接到会场音响系统的耳机听到演讲内容，并对着麦克风讲话，以第二语言传达演讲内容。 他或她将在隔音展位外工作，以确保观众有一个安静的环境。 口译员将通过控制台控制信号源，并通过无线电发射器进行广播。 每个观众都将通过个人接收器和耳机听到广播。 它需要什么组件？ 您将需要以下各项之一： 对于每位观众，您将需要以下其中一项： 您还需要： 我应该去哪里寻找设备？ 许多机构都提供音响设备租赁服务。 寻找名牌产品的授权供应商。 在 Translation Excellence，我们与 Williams Sound 合作。 Click here 查看所有租赁设备的列表。 它要花多少钱？ 设备租赁价格将根据活动长度、参与者数量和所需设备类型而有所不同。 与设备提供商合作，获取满足您特定需求的报价。 Click here 在 1 个工作小时内收到报价。 我该如何准备口译会议？ 在活动之前，您应该与提供设备租赁的公司的技术人员会面并检查您的音响系统。 这样，您可以测试系统以确保兼容性，并规划房间的布局。 口译员通常坐在房间的后面，但他们需要清楚地看到演示者才能捕捉非语言交流线索。 活动期间我需要做任何事情吗？ 由于你们事先已经见过面，口译员和技术人员应该能够独立进行口译会议。 如果出现任何不可预见的困难，例如互联网问题或声音故障，请确保技术人员认识可以提供技术帮助的员工。 总体而言，当您与经验丰富的提供商合作时，租用音响设备进行口译会议可能会很简单。 如果您仍有疑问，请随时在下面给我们留言。
Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 2 of 6: Selecting a Quality Simultaneous Interpreter
Welcome to part two of our simultaneous interpretation series! Now that you’re familiar with what simultaneous interpreters do, here are a few points to keep in mind the next time you need one. If you need a refresher on the basics of simultaneous interpretation, check out last week’s blog post. Simultaneous interpretation is one of […]
Localize Your Business: Three Popular Social Networks Outside the U.S.
Want to reach international customers? Meet them where they are. In the era of social networks, that doesn’t have to mean moving to Peru or India, because you can communicate with international customers online. You may already be working on your social media presence with sites like Facebook and Twitter, but if you’re looking for […]
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 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” […]
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 interpreter, there may as well not be one. As a hotel manager or event planner, you may be responsible for the important task of finding equipment. To make sure you’re prepared […]
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 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 […]
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 sure to check them out here. Shapes are often overlooked but useful tools that I use for formatting documents on an almost daily basis. They are especially great for formatting legal […]
Which Arabic Dialect Should Translators Master?
When it comes to learning Arabic for translation, mastering the right dialect is crucial. Arabic has various dialects that are so distinct that speakers from different regions may not even understand each other. If you’re considering becoming an Arabic dialect translator, knowing which Arabic dialect to focus on can determine your success in the field. […]
Marketing and Networking as a Freelance Translator
While you need an initial contact to make more contacts in a new industry, your approach matters. Have you spent time emailing your friend whose boss has a friend whose brother-in-law works as an interpreter? It might have been a longshot, but it was worth a try. You need clients, and you’re really not sure […]