Proper multilingual communication in a healthcare setting
I recently came across a post discussing some of the issues that hospitals and healthcare organizations in the US face related to non-English speakers. The article made some good points. I found the...
View Article10 tips for working with a telephonic interpreter
Here is a list of 10 tips for working with a telephonic interpreter: Minimize use of speaker phones, as they can negatively impact sound quality and this affects the interpreter’s ability to be...
View ArticleGovernment involvement in translation
Governor Andrew Cuomo of the state of New York recently signed into law a measure requiring several state agencies to provide standard forms and documents in six additional languages beyond English. As...
View ArticlePriority call routing for emergency interpretation
We have a lot of different types of customers using our telephonic interpretation service but the largest percentage of customers are healthcare providers. As part of our work in supporting healthcare...
View ArticleBackground checks for telephonic interpreters
A prospective client recently asked if we perform background checks on our telephonic interpreters. This is a great question since in some instances our client might be involved in conversations with...
View ArticleLoyola University New Orleans to offer T&I certificate program
Loyola University New Orleans will offer a translation and interpretation certificate starting with the spring 2013 semester. The program focuses on preparing bilingual Spanish/English speakers for...
View ArticleTranslators and interpreters not interchangeable
A question that I get asked on occasion is, “Don’t translators and interpreters do basically the same thing?” Other times, I notice people using the terms “translation” and “interpretation”...
View ArticleFound in Translation
It is always nice to learn about an organization that helps others, especially when it involves using multilingual skills to combat poverty. Found in Translation isn’t just a catchy phrase. It is the...
View ArticleArgo Translation’s Telephonic Interpretation Provides Convenient Access to...
In addition to document translation, Argo Translation, Inc. offers a telephonic interpretation service that is especially helpful to companies that need to communicate in different languages. This...
View ArticleFacilitating communication in emergency situations
Translators and interpreters play crucial roles in the facilitation of communication every day, and this is especially true in emergency situations. In the time period leading up to an event such as...
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