Long-form writer covering culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift.
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Long-form writer covering culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift.
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eldean Smith writes long-form features for Day Translations on culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift. Her work follows the human side of linguistic change — what gets kept, what gets lost, and who decides.
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Virtual remote interpreting in the legal industry is essential to achieve one of the primary goals of any legal system: ensuring fair and impartial treatment to anyone involved in a legal process. According to the Vera Justice Institute, there are over 25 million LEP (Limited English Proficiency) citizens in the US today. For multilingual communities […]
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There are plenty of practical reasons for using interpretation. With the drastic increase of hybrid events featuring audiences from all across the world, what kind of interpretation you use is more important than ever to ensure your message doesn’t get lost in translation. But when it comes to consecutive vs simultaneous interpreting, which one is […]
When it comes to emergency line interpreters, there’s an ongoing need for quality language services. And professionalism is of extreme importance. The need typically arises when limited English-proficient individuals need emergency services and cannot communicate with healthcare professionals. But did you know that emergency line interpreters work in a highly specialized field? Professional emergency line […]
With globalization and technological advancements, companies and professionals are connected 24/7. So the need for fast, efficient, and readily available remote interpreting techniques becomes imperative. This need to ensure that people unable to converse in a universal language could interact is how remote video interpreting developed. But what are some VRI basics and how does […]
Globalization is dramatically increasing the need for interpreting services. The US Labor Bureau expects jobs in this sector to grow by 24% between now and 2029. Language barriers are a common issue when you’re stepping into a multilingual environment. If you’ve ever asked yourself “do I need an interpreter?”, the chances are more than likely that […]
Event planning is rapidly evolving, and after learning to work around the barriers created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is embracing the future of events. Everything is getting more sophisticated, and there’s a higher demand for the virtual multilingual event model than ever before. And hosting events with VRI is a big trend right […]
On September 27, the United Nations observes World Tourism Day. It is a day to promote travel because it not only enhances our lives but is also vital for a nation’s politics and economics. The best method to broaden our views and increase our understanding of various cultures is through travel, which also makes us […]
Video remote interpreting (VRI) is popular thanks to its range of benefits. It’s ideal for businesses navigating language barriers on the road to achieving success. We all know that there’s a seismic shift in the way the world functions. The world’s business model is also evolving due to the ongoing pandemic. And as such, VRI […]
When it comes to fulfilling your interpreting needs, you have a lot of options available. You can choose video remote interpreting or a more traditional interpreting method like on-site video interpreting or over-the-phone interpreting. But what exactly is the difference between video remote interpreting vs. traditional interpreting? And how can we compare traditional vs VRI interpreting services? […]
Interpretation is an important aspect that any serious event should have. This is especially true if your event is on the international stage with people from all walks of life. With diverse attendance, neglecting to have interpretation services is a huge error. But which type of event interpreting options are the right fit for your […]
When it comes to medical interpreting services, there are multiple options that you can use. But how do you decide which one is best to use for a specific scenario? Language access is vital in healthcare settings, so this is important to evaluate. To help you make the best and most informed choice, let’s take […]
Remote interpreting for legal settings are essential to achieve one of the primary goals of any legal system: ensuring fair and impartial treatment to anyone involved in a legal process. According to the Vera Justice Institute, there is over 25 million LEP (Limited English Proficiency) citizens in the US today. For multilingual communities across the […]
