Note Taking Tips For Consecutive Interpreters
Taking notes is a common practice in various settings, but have you ever considered the importance of note-taking for interpreters? For professional interpreters, note-taking is a vital tool, particularly in consecutive interpretation. In this field, note-taking symbols for interpreters and memory skills work together to ensure accuracy, especially during long segments. Many interpreter training programs […]
The Importance of Bilingual Ski Instructors
Why Hiring Bilingual Ski Instructors Improves Ski Resorts Exercise is vital for everyone, regardless of their current level of fitness or interest in physical activity. It is essential that people engage in some form of physical activity each day, and even more critical for that physical activity to be meaningful and relevant to their needs. […]
Preserving the Culture and Language of Guam
Key Points Guam, the largest of the Mariana Islands located in the Western Pacific Ocean, has been a territory of the United States since 1898 when it was surrendered by Spain at the end of the Spanish-American War. Most Americans think of a military base when they hear the word Guam, which makes sense as […]
Why Translators Should Outsource Administrative Work
Introduction You’re an expert in translation. That’s why you work in the industry. So when it comes to other administrative tasks, should you try to be a renaissance person and do it all — or should you focus on your key skill? Freelance translators, when faced with marketing, accounting, and other kinds of technical work, […]
How can translation help in developing energy resources?
World energy resources spread across borders. Some societies prosper because of reserves of coal, crude oil or even water for nuclear or hydropower. Others must negotiate with other countries to obtain the resources they need. So, when it comes to the energy market, inter-cultural discussion is vital. Developing new and existing energy resources often depends […]
An Intro to Text Boxes in Microsoft Word
Hello and welcome back to our tip of the week series! This week I’m going to introduce you to Word Text Boxes. Similarly to Word Shapes, text boxes are extremely useful for formatting documents for the following reasons: They draw attention to text They allow you to move the text around They allow you to […]
Easiest Second Languages for English Speakers
How Similar Languages Make Learning Easier It is common knowledge that English originated in Northern Europe and later spread across the globe. Yet, many English speakers assume that learning other languages, particularly European ones, is daunting. The truth is that several languages are closely related to English, making them much easier to learn. If you’ve […]
Attending an International Conference When You Don’t Speak the Language
Have you ever heard about an interesting international conference but hesitated to attend because it was hosted in a language you don’t speak? This is a common concern, but it shouldn’t stop you from attending the conference. International conferences provide a valuable platform for learning and networking, and with modern technology, there are many ways […]
How to Proofread Like a Pro Using Microsoft Word
I’m back with another tip of the week! In this week’s post we’ll look at the reviewing tools in Microsoft Word that can be extremely helpful for proofreading a translation or giving feedback on any other kind of document. I’ll be using the first couple of paragraphs from a recent blog post that Elisabeth Willner […]
How Attorneys can Market Services to Non-English Speaking Clients
Today’s cultural landscape continues to change in the US and the demand to have legal services for non-English speaking communities is growing. Immigration and naturalization firms come to mind, of course, but legal practices working in any area of law will potentially have non-English speaking clients seeking their expertise. How can attorneys and their practices […]