Today we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. But, did you know that, like many other important historical events, interpreters played a vital role? In 1492, Christopher Columbus's landing in the Bahamas changed the world forever. It helped establish trade routes between North America…
In addition to "How do I become a certified interpreter?", another frequently asked question that we receive is "How do I start as an interpreter?". The answer to that question is: " It depends." There is no template for becoming an interpreter because interpreters get their starts in different ways.…
If you missed the window for the CHI performance exam in July and August, the next window spans from October 20th to November 8th (9 weeks away). IEO's 12-Week Preparatory Course* not only fulfills and exceeds the required 40 hours of training prior to the exam, but also provides you…
The 2011 U.S. Census ranked Chinese speakers as the third most populous behind Spanish and English speakers. And given the steady increase of Chinese speakers in the U.S. over the past decades-- the number now is more than four times greater than that of 1980-- it's safe to assume that…
Due to popular demand, we are having our winter holiday sale during the summer! When you purchase 3 single topic courses, you'll get a 4th single topic course free!* Are you a certified interpreter who needs continuing education? Our single topic courses for medical, legal, and ASL interpreters are approved…
Are you disappointed that your team didn't make it to the World Cup Final? Nervous about the outcome between the two teams that did -- Germany & Argentina? There's no reason to be afraid of losing because IEO's latest offer makes everyone a winner! Simply visit our Facebook page and…
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…