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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...

For this week’s blog, we will dive into yet another hypothetical interpreting scenario including an ethical dilemma to ponder. Interpreter Role As mentioned in the previous blog in this series, humans are often faced with ethical dilemmas—some big, some small—that we...

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, I discovered this is a common occurrence. I thought it would be interesting and fun to find out why or...

There are everyday instances during our work as interpreters when we need to make neutral conversation with clients. Depending on your background and personality, it may feel tricky at first to determine (in the moment) what kind of casual conversation topics are...