Over the past few years, the demand for educational interpreters has been steadily rising. More and more limited English proficiency (LEP), deaf, and hard of hearing students are entering the educational system by the year.  And this naturally increases the need for...

Telemedicine is a convenient way of providing remote healthcare services through video conferencing providers, and it offers a range of benefits for patients and healthcare providers alike. But just like any other service, there are some advantages and disadvantages...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...