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 […]
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 interpretation is the right fit for your needs? No […]
Language is an important tool when it comes to communication. When people don’t understand each other there can be no communication. This is the main reason behind interpretation services. Events that rely on interpretation are also on the rise. Interpretation is the process of translating a speech into another language. This is usually for the […]
Pitch, accent, tone, and stress can be critical and might mean the difference between a poorly interpreted speech and an interpretation that sounds like it came straight out of the mouth of the speaker. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about pitch accent in languages? And why is it so important? Here’s […]
The coronavirus pandemic forced many changes into being across all business segments. And the language services industry hasn’t escaped its onslaught. One of the most significant changes we’ve seen over the last year is the global shift to remote interpreting. During 2020 and 2021, businesses had to and are still adapting to changes and embracing […]
Most people tend to see interpreting as just a row of people wearing headphones, translating high-level political discussions. Although that is an accurate image, there are many more exciting areas where interpreting plays a crucial role in accelerating global business. For starters, you can drive brand engagement with interpreting! It’s true that we live in […]
Also known as chuchotage, whispering interpreting is used when the audio setup required for simultaneous interpreting isn’t available. With this type of interpreting, the interpreter listens to the speaker then whispers the translation to the attendee to ensure his or her voice doesn’t disrupt the presentation. What Equipment Is Used for Whispering Interpreting? In […]
Language is inextricably linked to culture. And that’s why interpreters need to have a deep understanding of the source and target languages they work with to communicate across cultures effectively. Cultural considerations for interpretation are at the heart of professional results. Conveying terms and expressions that are deeply rooted in a specific culture can be […]
The importance of language services like interpreting services for COVID-19 vaccine distribution is mission-critical. As we’ve seen up till now, language access continues to be an enabling tool during the ongoing coronavirus health and disease control crisis. The most extensive vaccination program in recent history is currently underway. At the beginning of May 2021, just […]
More than 25 million Americans speak English “less than very well”. And these individuals all need to make use of American healthcare organizations on a daily basis. But without being able to express themselves in English adequately, they can’t get the kind of care they need. Likewise, doctors must communicate with their patients. But it […]
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, remote video interpreting has become a popular option over its more traditional counterpart. Today, there are more industries where remote video interpreting is used than ever before. Through this article, we at Day Translations would like to explain what remote video interpretation is and which industries are increasingly using it. […]
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When it comes to healthcare 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 […]
It’s not uncommon to refer to children as mini-adults, But all jokes aside, kids are nothing like adults. They don’t yet have the maturity or coping skills to handle everyday scenarios. Let alone traumatic events. And when it comes to interpreting for children, it’s a whole new ball game. But often, children find themselves in […]
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? Let’s find out! Weighing Up Video Remote Interpreting […]
Event planning is rapidly evolving, and after learning to work around the barriers created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is finally starting to embrace the future of events. Everything is getting more sophisticated, and there’s a higher demand for the virtual multilingual event model than ever before. Thanks to technological advances, events that used […]
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