Interpreters Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/category/interpreters/ 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 Interpreters Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/category/interpreters/ 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 Interpreting in Education: How Interpreters Make Individualized Education Program (IEP) Plans Attainable https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-interpreters-make-iep-plans-attainable/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:41:55 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-interpreters-make-iep-plans-attainable/ Interpreters are essential to helping non-English language preferent (NELP) families understand the setup process for Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans, which provide support and resources when children need access to special education.

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]]> 14384 Hold My Hand from Miles Away https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/hold-my-hand-from-miles-away-tone-matching/ Tue, 14 May 2024 06:22:29 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/hold-my-hand-from-miles-away-tone-matching/ Often how information is presented is just as important as what the information is. This is why, after 25+ years of interpreting filled with many difficult conversations, I am convinced now more than ever that to truly excel in our profession, we must learn the subtle techniques of tone and inflection matching.

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]]> 14380 A New Tool for Your Interpreter Toolbox: The Remote Interpreter https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/the-remote-interpreter-book-review/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:20:18 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/the-remote-interpreter-book-review/ The first-of-its-kind, highly anticipated textbook for remote interpreters is here, and we can't get enough.

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]]> 14339 Eat Your Veggies and Respect Your Elders: How to Be Effective When Interpreting for Our Aging Population https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-to-be-effective-when-interpreting-for-our-aging-population/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:45:20 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-to-be-effective-when-interpreting-for-our-aging-population/ Interpreting for the aging population can be challenging for a myriad of reasons. Some can’t hear well, some speak very softly, and some have health conditions that render them difficult to understand. Remember the 6 As to ensure these interactions go smoothly!

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]]> 14323 What Being a Parent Taught Me about Impartiality and Interpreting https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/what-parent-taught-me-about-impartiality-and-interpreting/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:40:14 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/what-parent-taught-me-about-impartiality-and-interpreting/ Helen examines the through line of impartiality in her personal and professional life as an interpreter.

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]]> 14299 Russian and Ukrainian Interpreters in the Hot Seat? Right Now https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/russian-and-ukrainian-interpreters-in-the-hot-seat/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:54:38 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/russian-and-ukrainian-interpreters-in-the-hot-seat/ How to deal when world events intersect with your job as an interpreter It’s a scene that plays out again and again. A catastrophic event, like war or a virus, is associated with a geographic location. People turn their fear into anger. On the receiving end are ordinary people — expats, residents, immigrants, visitors —  […]

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]]> 14201 What Over-the-Phone Interpreters Need to Know about Interpreting over Video Platforms https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/what-phone-interpreters-need-to-know-about-interpreting-over-video/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:50:11 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/what-phone-interpreters-need-to-know-about-interpreting-over-video/ Telephone interpreting is not isolated to the telephone anymore! You may end up interpreting over a video call, and we've got some tips to help you through it.

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]]> 14189 Here’s Why Medical Interpreter Certification Is the Perfect New Year’s Resolution https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/why-medical-interpreter-certification-is-the-perfect-new-years-resolution/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/why-medical-interpreter-certification-is-the-perfect-new-years-resolution/#respond Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:16:00 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/why-medical-interpreter-certification-is-the-perfect-new-years-resolution/ Finally! A New Year's resolution you can keep!

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/why-medical-interpreter-certification-is-the-perfect-new-years-resolution/feed/ 0 14183 Bone-Chilling Nightmares that Will Make Any Remote Interpreter Tremble with Fear https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/bone-chilling-nightmares-that-will-make-remote-interpreters-tremble/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/bone-chilling-nightmares-that-will-make-remote-interpreters-tremble/#respond Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:25:42 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/bone-chilling-nightmares-that-will-make-remote-interpreters-tremble/ Remote interpreters, what gives you nightmares?! Is it The Jokester? The Dreadful Disruptor? The Ghost Caller? All three?!

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/bone-chilling-nightmares-that-will-make-remote-interpreters-tremble/feed/ 0 14173 A Little Flexibility Can Take the Stress Out of Interpreting Remotely for Minors https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/a-little-flexibility-can-take-the-stress-out-of-interpreting-remotely-for-minors/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/a-little-flexibility-can-take-the-stress-out-of-interpreting-remotely-for-minors/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:23:41 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/a-little-flexibility-can-take-the-stress-out-of-interpreting-remotely-for-minors/ Do you enjoy interpreting for minors or does the thought of it send you running for the hills? If you're in the latter category, we've got a few tweaks that could help you change your tune.

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/a-little-flexibility-can-take-the-stress-out-of-interpreting-remotely-for-minors/feed/ 0 14160 Medical Interpreter Certification Is Accessible … Even in a Pandemic https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/medical-interpreter-certification-is-accessible-even-in-a-pandemic/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/medical-interpreter-certification-is-accessible-even-in-a-pandemic/#respond Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:46:33 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/medical-interpreter-certification-is-accessible-even-in-a-pandemic/ If you're curious about becoming a certified medical interpreter, read this! And catch the interview with a recent certified interpreter.

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