Gia's family left Vietnam with the intention of going to Hong Kong but became lost at sea. After seven days, they were rescued by the Malaysian navy. Because they knew very little English, Gia's parents used their children as interpreters in order to communicate with government officials. Gia recounts her…
Thanks to the expansion of the Internet, interpreters today have access to more educational opportunities than ever before. Here are some things interpreters should consider when deciding between online and classroom training programs: Cost According to the National Center for Education Statistics, undergraduate tuition for public colleges has risen about…
It's played by a quarter of a billion people in over 200 countries, making it the world's most popular sport. A relatively simple game, it serves as a source of both national pride and agony for many nations. So, what are we talking about? Well, it depends whom you ask!…
Formerly known as the “Oral Exam” or “Oral Interpreting Exam”, the California Court Bilingual Interpreter Exam is offered twice a year. This year, it is available September 23-25. This test measures language knowledge and fluency in both languages and the ability to successfully render meaning from target to source language…
The World Cup kicks off in Brazil in six days! And with 32 nations represented, interpreters are sure to abound! In an effort to make the event more accommodating to all of the visitors from other nations, FIFA has even put together a large team of volunteers, many of whom…
The Indiana Supreme Court has vacated a judgement against an LEP individual because the rights he waived were inaccurately interpreted. Victor Ponce, a non-native English speaker who pleaded guilty under terms of an agreement, appealed the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. Ponce contended that the Spanish translation of…
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) offers its CHI performance exam during select time "windows" throughout the year. The next window will be from July 21st to August 9th. After August 9th, the exam won't be available until October 20th through November 8th, which makes now a great time…
With roughly 1.4 million speakers, did you know that Vietnamese is the sixth most spoken language in the U.S.? The largest Vietnamese populations are located in California, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. As such, Vietnamese interpreters are commonly needed in legal and medical settings. Vietnamese is also one of the…
The NAJIT and ALC conferences went great, but IEO isn't stopping there! Next week it's onward to historic Charleston, South Carolina for the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) 8th Annual Membership Meeting! As it is put on by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care, it's…
Interpreter Education Online is happy to announce the launch of its new and improved website! Designed with a fresh new look, built with a user-friendly layout, and updated with the latest information about our products and services, IEO's website is not only more aesthetically pleasing, but is easier to navigate…