What’s Transcription and Why Does It Matter?

What’s Transcription and Why Does It Matter?

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…

Telephonic Interpretation: Everything You Need to Know

Telephonic Interpretation: Everything You Need to Know

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…

Interpretation vs. Translation – What’s the Difference?

Interpretation vs. Translation – What’s the Difference?

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.…

Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment: The Essentials

Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment: The Essentials

Your guide to the history of simultaneous interpretation, simultaneous interpreter equipment, and standard setups for simultaneous interpretation. Simultaneous interpreting isn’t for the faint of heart. Requiring an incredibly agile mind able to listen, speak, and retain the speaker’s words all at once, simultaneous interpreters save time and money when it…

Your Comprehensive Guide to Interpreter and Translator Certifications

Your Comprehensive Guide to Interpreter and Translator Certifications

Everything you need to know about the different types of interpreter and translator certifications, and when you need them. As our world grows smaller and more interconnected, our need for experienced and accurate interpreters and translators continues to rise. Interpreter certifications and translator certifications stand alone as the only verifiable…