Author: Nisar Nikzad
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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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ER Critical Moments| Simultaneous Interpreting for Emergency Services
Key Points The Importance of Emergency Video Interpretation in Critical Situations Emergency services are crucial across the globe. No matter who you are or…
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Pros and Cons of Telephonic Interpretation: A Remote Language Service
Key Points Introduction In some situations, telephonic interpretation, also known as over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), is preferable over classic in-person interpretation. This remote interpretation method…
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Estevanico the Moor | A Historical Interpreter
Who Is Estevanico? Estevanico, also known as Estebanico or Mustafa Azemmouri, was a 16th-century figure of African origin whose legacy is closely tied to…
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Much Ado about Translation and Translating Shakespeare
The Global Reach of Shakespeare’s Translations In 2012, the Globe Theater performed Shakespeare in 37 different languages, showcasing his global impact. Shakespeare, one of…
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Understanding Positive and Negative Body Language
Understanding body language is a valuable skill, essential for effective communication, whether in professional or personal interactions. While verbal language may vary, body language…
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Customer Service Around the World
Key Points Introduction If you have ever worked in a restaurant or retail store, the phrase “the customer is always right” might have been…
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Simultaneous Interpretation and the Brain
Key Points The brain activates multiple regions during simultaneous interpretation Cognitive processes in simultaneous interpreting rely on memory and attention control The caudate nucleus…
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The History of Language: What We Used to Speak
Tracing languages back is one of the most useful tools in understanding how groups of people have moved, changed, and interacted. The dialects that…
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The Human Brain and Language – Use of Brainpower!
The art of being able to express one’s self in more than one language is a rare and wonderful gift that often requires a…