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 […]
How to Create a professional Table of Contents in Microsoft Word
Hey everyone and welcome to this week’s tip-of-the-week! If you missed our previous tips, feel free to check them out here. Today, we’ll guide you through how to create a professional Table of Contents in Microsoft Word. Benefits of a Professional Table of Contents in Word A Table of Contents (TOC) in Word serves as […]
5 Steps Legal Interpreters Should Follow Before Arriving at job site
For many legal interpreters, a hearing or deposition can prove to be one of the most stressful situations in which to work because of the sensitive information being relayed and the repercussions of even the smallest error. However, while the environment is often stressful, legal interpreters representing -English speakers in the United States are extremely […]
A new pronoun or a new usage? – Translation Excellence
One of the difficulties of formal writing in English is how to delineate a gender-neutral, third-person singular when making generic statements. In the phrase, “It is particularly important for the researcher to keep ____ results from becoming overly biased,” where the blank needs a pronoun showing possession, the writer has a number of options, none […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The status of social media across the globe
Social media in America is frequently viewed as a series of fads: FaceBook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and many others all give users the option of showcasing what’s important in various aspects of their lives. All of them, however, are seen as playful, allowing for banter, sharing jokes, and calling people out on social faux […]