Linguist Education Online (LEO) is hosting its highly anticipated 7th International Virtual Conference on June 22-23, 2023. The conference, titled "Beyond the Buzzwords: Making Sense of AI and Advocacy in the Language Services Industry," will delve into the transformative impact of AI and the power of advocacy in shaping the…
Our Featured Translator this week is Veronika Demichelis, President-Elect of the American Translators Association (ATA). Veronika is an accomplished freelance translator specializing in various fields such as localization, marketing, communication, human resources, education, and e-learning. Her passion for education is evident through her role as an adjunct professor in the…
Our Featured Interpreter this week is Robin Ragan, a distinguished CMI (Certified Medical Interpreter) and State Court Certified Interpreter. As a professor of Spanish at Knox College in Illinois, Robin's passion for languages and her expertise in translation and interpreter training have paved the way for a transformative educational program. With…
Get ready for an exciting and informative experience at LEO’s upcoming 7th International Virtual Conference! We are thrilled to offer a series of breakout rooms where you can connect with top experts in the field of language access. On Friday June 23 at 4:10 PM EDT, immediately after the last session…
In recent years, more and more U.S. employers have come to rely on U.S. based employees with foreign language skills in the workplace. With this increasing demand for bilingual and multilingual professionals, the need for validated language proficiency testing in the workplace has risen drastically. From commercial industries to telehealth,…
Language proficiency is the ability to use language in various contexts, settings, and topics. The purpose of Language Proficiency tests is to determine your ability to handle a specific language and to assess how well you know it. As a non-native speaker, you may take a language proficiency test to…
This week’s Featured Linguist is Marta Spirk, our new conference speaker and leadership empowerment expert with a background in interpreting. We asked Marta about her career path, personal branding and what she will present on at LEO6. Q: How did you start in the language industry? And what then lead you…
Great news, Everyone! By popular demand, we are adding networking sessions to our already highly interactive conference. Complimentary* virtual networking will be hosted on Thursday immediately after the final workshop of the day, at 6 PM EST. We will have 4 breakout sessions led by 4 experts, and 20 attendees…
Our Featured Interpreter this week is Janis Palma. Janis is an English-Spanish interpreter and translator with over 40 years of experience. She became federally certified as a judiciary interpreter in 1981, certified by NAJIT as an interpreter and translator in 2004, and is licensed by the State of Texas as…
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