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…
Interpreter Education Online (IEO) was awarded Corp! Magazine's prestigious 2015 DiSciTech Award in the Digital category for its innovative online interpreter training model. IEO is the first interpreter trainer to receive the award. The DiSciTech awards are presented to Michigan companies and educational organizations that are leading the way in…
Deciding to take a certification exam is a huge leap in any interpreter's or translator's career. With this decision comes a lot of excitement and preparation. However, before you think about how difficult the exam will be or how your career will benefit after becoming certified, you should first determine…
Imagine that you're interpreting at a three-day conference that requires you to perform simultaneous interpretation for long lengths of time. After six hours of interpreting on and off during the first day of the conference, your voice begins to crack. You clear your throat and continue on, but as the…
From now until April 1st, if you make a purchase of $950.00 or more, you'll get a free one year membership to IEO Plus! An IEO Plus membership is a great way to save money and take advantage of many IEO benefits. As a member, you'll enjoy 10% off all…
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive at Interpreter Education Online is,"I just took the certification exam and failed. Now what do I do?" To answer this, we turned to our Russian interpretation instructor, evaluator, and mentor Irina Jesionowski. Irina, a certified interpreter, has worked with many students…