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When I first started interpreting, I was struck by how many skills were needed beyond language mastery. We take for granted, but ultimately rely on, life skills like thinking on our feet, staying calm under pressure, and going with the flow. As professionals, it would...

This blog begins the “INTERPRET THIS!” Series, in which a stimulus will be presented either in ASL or English for the purpose of honing your interpreting skills at your leisure. No matter whether you are well-seasoned or fresh out of an Interpreter Training Program,...

Spoken language interpreters are given the opportunity to live in a country with native speakers to understand the nuances of culture and language i.e.: learning French, live in France. In our new world with limited travel, there are self-paced programs available to...

Often times when I am on an interpreting assignment, the question is posed.... “Why or how did you become an interpreter?” After speaking with many of my colleagues, this is a common occurrence. I thought it would be interesting and fun to find out why or how...

When was the last time you got together with your loved ones and played a game?  Playing games with friends and family can lead to some of the most lighthearted and joyful memories.  In addition to the emotional benefits and stress relief that can be found in games,...

Continuing this series, we will dive into yet another hypothetical interpreting scenario including an ethical dilemma to ponder. Previous blogs in this series mention that people are often faced with ethical dilemmas—some big, some small—that we must negotiate through...

One thing I have noticed since joining this field, is that some days the work lights up our hearts and other days are harder. I am sure we have all experienced those kinds of ups and downs, and come to expect it as a natural part of our journey as interpreters. When...

Unique situations make life interesting. When they happen while we are working, it may lead to a situation where a person may not be able to think of other options. In this blog series, we will look at a scenario and discuss the possible options so we have something...

By now, many interpreters have acquired various equipment to help them create remote interpreting stations in their homes. If you have not yet put together a remote setup in your home and are interested in remote interpreting assignments, I hope this blog helps you...

First things first. Make yourself an RID member. You can’t take a test without that. Then make a CASLI account. Try to read thru all the information on the CASLI website. It is very informative but can feel overwhelming. It’s like chasing the white rabbit down his...