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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The tools we use to communicate with each other are constantly changing and evolving, all in a bid to make the world a more connected place. But technology not only disrupts the way we communicate with each other. It’s also upending entire industrial sectors. While there are plenty of examples of this, one of the […]
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Linguists, translators, and engineers writing on language, culture, and the craft of being understood.
Communication is key. How many times have you heard that message? It’s something that’s imprinted in all of us, yet many still overlook a common communication barrier: language! Causing misunderstandings and misinterpretations, language barriers often have a far more significant impact than we realize, language barriers are challenging for everyone involved. But there is an […]
Most of us know that professional interpreting is always best done by native or near-native speakers. These linguists need expert knowledge of the cultural and linguistic nuances of the languages they work with. If you’ve ever planned a multilingual event, you might have noticed that your language service provider enquired about the target audience or […]
Interpreters are there to help people that don’t speak the same languages communicate with each other. But aside from just translating between source and target languages, interpreters also have to interpret human behavior and emotions. Not just spoken words. And this is where emotional intelligence comes into play. But why is emotional intelligence in interpreting […]
Working as an interpreter allows linguists to help shape the future. It’s a career that offers lifelong learning experiences. It teaches linguists to learn as much as possible about diversity and human nature while also building on their own personal strengths. But just like every other employee in the world, there are some things interpreters […]
The global health crisis stopped social gatherings in their tracks last year. And even throughout the first quarter of 2021, there has been a lot of uncertainty. But the good news is that we’re slowly bouncing back. Although getting back to normal will take some time, the team at Day Interpreting is excited to see […]
Virtual interpreting services were on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. The global health crisis further necessitated a shift to remote language solutions in healthcare environments. Not to mention, the need to bridge the gap in communication between healthcare providers and limited English proficient (LEP) patients will increase even more […]
A few years ago, the idea of offering healthcare through the use of video conferencing and reaching limited English proficient (LEP) patients through Virtual Remote Interpreting sounded somewhat farfetched. But telemedicine is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here. And it’s an area that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Over the years, technological advancements […]
2020 and the global pandemic had more than its fair share of challenges. But it was also an explosive year as far as innovation goes. The way we work has shifted and changed. And just like all other industries, the language service provider industry has had to embrace a digital-first approach with all its operations. […]
Legal interpreters use their expert skills to help non-English-speaking individuals in legal settings. These professionals work with all kinds of legal contexts. This includes trials, hearings, depositions, and arraignments. And if that tickles your fancy, a legal interpreting job might be right up your alley! Sometimes called judiciary interpreters or court interpreters, legal interpreters need […]
Communication is key. How many times have you heard that message? It’s something that’s imprinted in all of us, yet many still overlook a common communication barrier: language! Causing misunderstandings and misinterpretations, language barriers often have a far more significant impact than we realize. In fact, language barriers are challenging for everyone involved. But there […]
Learning sign language can be an exciting experience that’ll help you communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. But just like any spoken language, sign comprises a range of techniques, and contrary to popular belief, it’s not a universal language, but ASL (American Sign Language) is a good starting point for beginners. Are you wondering […]
