Advocacy

Oct152020

How International News Reaches International Readers

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'Translators often remain in the shadows—both because, when a translation is done well, nobody notices, and because plenty of outlets don’t give credit for translations. Yet Ítaka believes that “we must reclaim the place of the translator and know that it is very important in a...

Aug262020

Be Professional. Be Kind.

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If you didn't think remote interpreting was profession that required compassion and warms the hearts, think again! In times of crisis, such as famine, war, or natural disaster, society seem to show two extremes of human response. Panic and solidarity. Panic breeds defensive survival...

Jul162020

Roberta Barroca Gives a Fresh Perspective

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"A bit over a year ago, I wrote the article “Remote Interpreting: Not Even Remotely as Much Fun.” I focused on the FUN FACTOR involved in the interpreter’s lifestyle and how RSI platforms were the 1984 Terminator cyborg mercilessly killing all the fun. Since the start of the current pandemic,...

Jul152020

The Translator’s Nightmare

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What is your favorite book? Have you seen it published in a language other than your native tongue? Imagine how much manpower is behind the production of the most critically- acclaimed novels and all the different linguistic challenges that were encountered to bring the world's most influential...

Jul92020

International Combat Sports Organizations Need Resident Interpreters

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This weekend is set to be a huge moment for international sports. For the first time, the UFC will be hosting a fighting event in Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, or better known to UFC fans, Fight Island. Mixed martial artists from all over the globe will clash COVID- free and duke it out to cement...

Jul42020

“Learn to collaborate with the inevitable” Claudia Vianello (My mom)

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When my grandmother was a teenager, on Sundays, she used to have so much fun going to Piazza D’Armi (Torino, Italy) to watch these guys: And some years later, as an adult, she witnessed this: Remember when it used to cost an arm and a leg to make an international...

Jun302020

ASL and Other Sign Languages linked to European Enlightenment

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How far back does the use of sign language as we use it in modern ASL go? Researchers at University of Texas find some interesting links to the European enlightenment era. Click the link to learn more! #InterpretThis #inlingo #language #ASL #signlanguage #enlightenment Traces of the European...

Jun252020

Interpreting Text Messages in Real Time (LOL)

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Interpreters keep their skills sharp by interpreting and translating almost anything in life. Songs, news articles, podcasts, movies and TV shows. Sometimes even real life conversations! These seasoned interpreters put their skills to the test in the most entertaining way. Check it...

Jun242020

Accent and Pronunciation is Less Significant to Language Proficiency Than Expected

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Often a foreign accent is not only alluring, but a sign of language proficiency. Right? Wrong! ScienceDaily brings us some knowledge on the...

Jun232020

2019 Showed a Rise in Salaries for Language Interpreters

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As the demand for language interpreting increases, so does it's wages! InLingo offers competitive wages for interpreters. Give us a shout! #InterpretThis #inlingo #language...

Jul222018

inLingo Celebrates Diversity

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Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or asexual face significant barriers in accessing health care. These barriers are heightened when a person is both LGBTQIA and also limited English proficient (LEP). In an effort to support healthcare...