Category: Interpreting

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What interpreters can learn from HTML

What could HyperText Markup Language (HTML) possibly have to teach interpreters? I learned HTML in the nineties, and I made the connection to interpreting the other day when I watched a colleague’s interpretation. The English sentence she interpreted was:

Also you can take them to a consignment shop, which– they’ll buy your clothes, which gives you a little extra money.

My colleague’s ASL interpretation was: (more…)

March 24, 2012
Vague language interpreting dilemma of the day

https://twitter.com/#!/danielgreene/status/182562513710358528

March 21, 2012
When they talk about you, the interpreter, do-do*?

One of the most uncomfortable things for me is when consumers talk about me while I’m interpreting. Here are some examples of things people say: (more…)

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March 21, 2012
Consecutive interpreting note-taking tips from Dick Fleming

I just found this on YouTube, and I love it! Anyone who does consecutive interpreting in any language can benefit from this– and that includes Deaf and hearing interpreters who work in English and ASL. I am excited to find this new resource! (New to me, anyway.)

March 20, 2012
I want to hear from oral transliterators and consumers, please.

https://twitter.com/#!/danielgreene/status/181826268591951872

March 19, 2012