Consequences of violating the code of ethics as it applies to interpreters can be grave. Nonetheless, and unfortunately, the fact is ethical violations do occur in the language industry. These instances raise concerns about the rigidity of qualifications for becoming an interpreter and perhaps point to certification as a requirement…
Because our first installment of interpreter and translator film parodies was so popular, we decided to do it again. Check out some of the titles below! The Interprenator A cyborg interpreter is sent from the future on a difficult mission. He has to interpret for Sarah Connor, a…
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…
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With Bastille Day taking place on July 14th, it's only fitting that July is French Language Month at IEO! Behind English, French is the second most widely-learned foreign language, and while its ranking amongst the world's most widely-spoken languages is not entirely clear, its far-reaching presence is undeniable. Belgium, Benin,…
Just as being well-acquainted with the law serves in legal translation, or having experience in healthcare ensures a better translation of a medical document, it's imperative that those translating scientific research are well-versed in not only the source and target language, but also the relevant scientific field. Because the lingua…
Ever wonder what it would be like if famous movies were based on interpreters? In this latest post, you'll be able to find that out! Check out some of the parody titles that we came up with below! GoodTerps (based on Goodfellas) Henry Hill is a small time interpreter…
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…