Translating & Interpreting

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2011-08-22T14:01:00.000-04:00

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FIT XIX World Congress

2011-08-10T09:45:00.000-04:00

I recently had the privilege of speaking at the XIX World Congress of the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs/International Federation of Translators (FIT). FIT is an international organization made up of more than 100 translator, interpreter and terminologist associations, representing over 80,000 translators in 55 countries. My speech was on how translation theory applies to community

Supporting Contract Interpreters

2011-04-20T19:47:00.006-04:00

Did you know that roughly 75% of interpreters working in the United States are independent contractors? Here at In Every Language, we understand the power of micro-business and we make it part of our mission to help contractors from disadvantaged background grow their careers. Part of these efforts include our recent endorsement of the Contract Interpreters Information Center. In this work,

Suggestions for Successful Japanese In-Country Review

2011-04-15T11:51:00.001-04:00

I don’t know much about Japanese culture. I feign to say I know nothing, as I once read Memoirs of a Geisha, but I don’t really think that counts. It’s a shame, because from everything I’ve heard, Japan is a great place — steeped in tradition, elegance, and art. What I do know about, though, is translation. I know how to make sure a document’s prepped for the best translation possible, I know how

Guest Blog: How to Request an Interpreter

2011-02-21T10:03:00.000-05:00

(The guest blog below was written by Linda Golden, Interpreting Project Manager.) Over the last year, I have answered many, many calls and emails from clients (or potential clients) requesting interpreters. Regulars know exactly what they want: Arabic on Friday at 3:00 PM for a two-hour diabetes consult. Others need a little more guidance. Here are a few things to keep in mind – and on hand –

Translating Slogans

2011-01-31T10:16:00.003-05:00

In a per-word world, slogan translation should be some of the most inexpensive work we do. After all, something like Refreshingly Real is only two words. But what’s refreshingly real about slogan translation is that this type of work comes anything but cheap, in all the senses of the word. Translating slogans is difficult, pain-staking and downright costly -- especially if you don’t get it right.

Should We Translate or Shouldn’t We?

2011-01-24T10:14:00.003-05:00

If Blackwater asked you to translate assembly instructions for an automatic rifle, would you do it? What if they told you the document’s target audience was teenagers in the Sudan? This is not a hypothetical, but a real dilemma my staff had to grabble with a few years ago. At the height of Blackwater’s unpopularity, not that long after the shooting crisis in Iraq, my staff sat in an office in

Certification for Domestic Violence Interpreters

2011-01-17T16:20:00.000-05:00

How's certification coming along for domestic violence interpreters? Here's an update on what we're doing in Kentucky:

In Every Language Position on Ky SB6

2011-01-12T15:51:00.000-05:00

As a business, In Every Language tries not to engage in political debate. But as interpreters, we must be aware when political issues threaten or affect the people we work with. Kentucky Senate Bill 6 is an Arizona-style immigration bill for the Commonwealth that, if made law, would allow state and local police to fine or detain anyone they suspect of being undocumented. Regardless of your

Interpreting for Domestic Violence Victims

2011-01-10T10:01:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago, I discussed an upcoming training for domestic violence interpreting that In Every Language was putting together with the Ky Domestic Violence Association. Well, the training was a success! For those of you who were unable to make it, please find a clip from the training below, where we discuss the (lack of?) appropriateness of physical contact with the LEP.

Translation's Role in International Sales

2011-01-03T10:11:00.000-05:00

Paul Simpson with Big Ass Fans, an In Every Language client, discusses the importance of translation to success in international sales. Paul gave this speech at a Global Business Forum hosted by the Ky World Trade Center and Greater Louisville, International (GLI), Louisville, Ky's chamber of commerce. Because of its length, GLI has broken Paul's speech down into two videos.

So What Is Title VI, Anyway?

2010-12-28T11:19:00.001-05:00

Edgardo Mansilla, director of the Americana Community Center in Louisville, Ky, explains what Title VI is at a recent mayoral candidates forum. Video also includes Jackie Green, former candidate for Louisville mayor.

Video Killed the Radio Star

2010-12-20T11:41:00.002-05:00

If video killed the radio star, there’s no telling what it will do to translation. Of course, I’m referring to the Buggles’ smash hit and the first video to play on MTV. Since August 1, 1981, this British punk song has been covered by Radiohead, the Violent Femmes, Presidents of the United States—even Alvin and the Chipmunks has gotten with the groove. And when the Chipmunks get with it, no

What Interpreting Looks Like

2010-12-14T11:02:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder what interpreting looks like? Video one shows consecutive interpreting from French into English; video two is simultaneous, chuchotage (whisper) interpreting from English into Spanish.

Europe in Unlikely Places: Localization for Lesser-Spoken Dialects

2010-12-06T10:23:00.002-05:00

“Unique dialect, Texas German, taking last gasp.” The headline for a May 13, 2007 article in the Louisville (Kentucky) Courier-Journal, it certainly grabbed my attention. As a scholar of all things Southern and of most things linguistic, I wondered why I’d never heard of Texas German before. In reading, I went on to find that Texas German is “a unique dialect that developed as German settlers

Translation Plus Two

2010-12-02T13:18:00.001-05:00

From time to time, I've blogged on our social efforts as a company, how we're trying to change the world one translation at a time. We call this Translation Plus Two, producing quality translations for our clients while creating economic opportunity for disadvantaged populations. It's at the core of who we are and drives what we do. This video shows our work in a different light and I'm sorry

Free Workshop on Domestic Violence Interpreting

2010-11-11T11:45:00.000-05:00