Day: August 7, 2023
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How to Become a UN Interpreter
The United Nations, founded on October 24, 1945, has been the cornerstone of global diplomacy and peace. Many language professionals aspire to become UN…
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What is Foreign Accent Syndrome?
Keypoints: Introduction Imagine waking up one day with a foreign accent you’ve never spoken before. This unusual phenomenon is known as Foreign Accent Syndrome…
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Methods for Practicing Simultaneous Interpretation
Key Points: Introduction Simultaneous interpretation is a complex and mentally demanding form of interpretation that requires strong listening, analysis, and speaking skills all at…
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The King vs. Steph: NBA Finals Generating Worldwide Excitement
The King vs Steph NBA Finals Generating Worldwide Excitement For any American sports fanatic, a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals between Steph Curry’s…
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3 Storylines to Watch for Team USA in the 2016 Olympics
On August 5th, 2016, the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio will commence. Before the cauldron is lit in Rio, here…
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Food throughout Ramadan الطعام طوال رمضان
Muslims are in the midst of the holy month of Ramadan; which commenced on June 5th and will conclude on July 5th. Although renowned…
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Difficult Languages to Simultaneously Interpret – Part I of II
Key Points Introduction Simultaneous interpretation is the process of interpreting spoken language in real time, usually with only a few seconds of lag. It…
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First International Resolution to Protect Interpreters from Threats, Kidnapping, Injury, Death and Imprisonment
The Critical Role of Military Translators and Interpreters Linguists, more popularly known as translators, who work behind the scenes for the military, are in…
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How to become a certified court interpreter?
State-Certification The requirements for becoming a state-certified court interpreter are different from those for becoming a federal court interpreter. Each state has its own…
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How Language is Processed in the Brain
Key Points The brain is the most complex structure in the human body, and language processing is one of its most remarkable abilities. Neurologists…