Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:51:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://certifiedlanguages.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CLI_Favicon-150x150.png Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/ 32 32 243885886 How Interpreters Can Compete with AI & Why an Advocacy Role Is Not the Best Answer https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-interpreters-can-compete-with-ai-why-an-advocacy-role-is-not-the-best-answer/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:19:30 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.com/?p=20699 To compete with AI, some advice suggests that interpreters take on an advocacy role but doing so without established cause creates an ethical dilemma. Here are actionable steps you can take to set yourself apart as an experienced professional without stepping outside the professional principles that come with advocacy.

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]]> 20699 What’s the Difference Between an Interpreter and a Translator? https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-translator-and-interpreter/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-translator-and-interpreter/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:08:26 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.com/?p=20645 There’s a common misconception that interpreters and translators do the same thing. Well, guess what? Their jobs complement each other, but they aren’t the same. Interpreters typically don’t translate and translators typically don’t interpret. So, if you’re in the market for language translation services help or looking for a job in the industry, it’s helpful […]

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/safe-ai-interpreting-guidelines/feed/ 0 20592 AI Speech Translation https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/ai-speech-translation/ Wed, 07 May 2025 09:59:37 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.com/?p=20122 Artificial intelligence (AI) speech translation promises to break down language barriers, but its effectiveness and reliability are still up for debate. While these systems leverage advanced machine learning and speech recognition technologies, they can struggle with nuances, context, and cultural differences, leading to errors and misunderstandings.  As AI technology continues to evolve, the question remains […]

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]]> 20122 Over 500 Indigenous Languages Are Spoken in Latin America. Let’s Look at These 8 https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/over-500-indigenous-languages-spoken-in-latin-america/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:02 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.com/?p=19185 Eight indigenous languages of Latin America — including Akateko, K’iche’, Mam, and Navajo — are spoken by millions yet often overlooked. This article explores their rich histories and why access to interpreters is so vital for indigenous speakers living in the U.S.

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]]> 19185 CLI’s Commitment to Language Access Remains Unwavering: An Open Letter from CEO Kristin Quinlan https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/commitment-to-language-access/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:52:33 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/commitment-to-language-access/ In this open letter from CLI’s CEO Kristin Quinlan, she reaffirms the company’s unwavering commitment to language access under the Trump Administration. Urging continued advocacy and engagement, Kristin offers ways to get involved with efforts to protect language access as a human right.

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]]> 18041 How Seattle Children’s Hospital Improved Language Access: Key Interventions and Actionable Takeaways https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-seattle-childrens-hospital-improved-language-access/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:44:42 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-seattle-childrens-hospital-improved-language-access/ Seattle Children’s Hospital recently implemented innovative strategies to increase the use of interpreter services in their pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Here’s how other hospitals can employ similar strategies to bridge language gaps, reduce health disparities, and improve outcomes for non-English-speaking patients.

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]]> 18039 The 2025 Outlook on Language Access under Section 1557 https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/outlook-on-language-access-under-section-1557/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:26 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/outlook-on-language-access-under-section-1557/ Section 1557’s Final Rule is now in place, with new and reinstated regulations to prevent discrimination against individuals with limited English proficiency and disabilities. Here’s a rundown of upcoming Section 1557 deadlines related to language access that covered entities need to be aware of in 2025.

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]]> 14398 The Well-Being of Medical Interpreters and How to Protect It https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/the-well-being-of-medical-interpreters-and-how-to-protect-it/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:38:00 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/the-well-being-of-medical-interpreters-and-how-to-protect-it/ Help protect the well-being of your medical interpreting staff with these tips.

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]]> 14396 When Your Disaster Plan Includes Language Access, You Keep Your Whole Community Safe https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/your-disaster-plan-should-include-language-access/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:04:17 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/your-disaster-plan-should-include-language-access/ To keep non-English language preferent (NELP) community members safe, those in charge of disaster response and recovery efforts must ensure language access is a key component of their disaster preparedness plan.

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]]> 14394 AI-Generated Translation Devices: We Tested 3 So You Don’t Have To https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/we-tested-ai-generated-translation-devices/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:13:21 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/we-tested-ai-generated-translation-devices/ We tested 3 AI-generated translation devices. Here are the results.

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]]> 14388 International Translation Day: Celebrating an Art Worth Protecting https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/international-translation-day-2024/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:46:44 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/international-translation-day-2024/ International Translation Day: Celebrating an Art Worth Protecting International Translation Day is an opportunity to honor the work done by professional translators and language professionals to facilitate conversations, unite nations, and foster peace throughout the globe.

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