Wondering how many ASL interpreters you need or about the difference between ASL interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters? Read to learn more. Interpretation is the art of communicating speech across language barriers. Usually we think of interpretation for oral languages, but what about for those who are hard of hearing…
Curious whether to opt for a freelance translator ortranslation agencies? Read on to explore the pros and cons of each translation service provider. There are many reasons to choose working with an agency over a freelance translator, or vice versa. Right off the bat, freelance translators tend to be cheaper.…
If you’ve ever wondered, “what’s transcription and how’s it different from translation and interpretation?” This is the article for you. While the first few pages of Google search results might leave you confused, with pages of articles talking about DNA transcription and translation – that’s not what we’re talking about…
Subtitles and Closed Captions and Open Captions – Oh My! Read on to learn the distinguishing features of each transcription service. You know subtitles and captions. They’re the words at the bottom of your screen that pop up as you binge the latest Netflix show. We tend to use the…
What is Telephonic Interpreting? How’s Telephonic aka Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) different from On-Site Interpretation? What industries use OPI, and when should you? We live in a world where communicating across languages has become an increasingly vital component of facilitating accessibility of services and business around the world. But with roughly…
Five famous sign language interpreters who take such joy and passion in delivering their interpretations, you can’t help but smile. Interpretation is a vital service that helps us understand each other across languages and cultures. And while many think of interpretation through the lens of spoken language, interpretation is also…
Learn about four famous interpreters who fundamentally changed the landscape of North America and helped build what would ultimately become the United States and Canada. Interpreters have served as vital facilitators of communication, connection, and growth throughout history. They’ve helped us share our ideas and find understanding in each other’s…
What are the benefits of human translators vs. machine translation? Which translator provides the most culturally-contextualized, tonally-adjusted, accurate translation? The case for machine translation is strong. Proponents point out machine translation’s increased speed, efficiency, and direct translation accuracy as evidence of its superiority. If we don’t dive any deeper, it…
What’s the difference between translation and interpretation? What makes a good interpreter versus a good translator? Let’s find out. Often, the terms translation and interpretation are used interchangeably. After all, they both deal with communicating words from one language to another. But there are key differences between translation and interpretation.…
Interpretation is the art of translating speech from a speaker’s language to an audience’s. But what types of interpretation are right for you? Interpretation is no easy task. At a minimum, interpreters must demonstrate fluency and an ability to deliver accurate word-for-word translations – regardless of interpretation style. But depending…
