Nothing makes us happier than when our students pass certification exams. To show our excitement, we are dedicating this week's issue of the The IEO Insider to IEO student Sandy Reoma. Sandy is a Cantonese interpreter who took our Preparatory Course for the NBCMI Exam a couple of months ago.…

In addition to breaking down linguistic barriers, medical interpreters are tasked with eliminating cultural ones as well. The misinterpretation of a message can hinder communication between people. Likewise, a cultural misunderstanding between speakers can be detrimental if an interpreter is not familiar with, or is unavailable to explain, cultural norms.…

Spring is here! What better way to take advantage of the warmer months ahead than by attending a conference or two? Here's a list of some upcoming conferences.  Be sure to click on each organization's logo for more information.  IMIA International Congress on Medical Interpreting April 23-26 - Rockville, Maryland…

We made a post about interpreter reactions a few months back. It's only fair we did one for translators as well! Here are some ways translators may react to situations they encounter every day: When someone calls you an interpreter   When your friends think you live a glamorous translator…

Since releasing our first and second installments of interpreter and translator film parodies, we've constantly been asked when we were going to make a third. Well, here it is! So, sit back, relax, grab some popcorn, or even a glossary, and enjoy these titles!   50 First Projects Henry Roth…

So, you go on to take a certification exam that you diligently prepared for. As a result of your hard work, you pass the exam and you become a certified interpreter! But if you think that a piece of paper and a new credential to add to your résumé are…