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Non-Disclosure Agreements  for Interpreters and Translators As a freelance interpreter or translator, you may be asked by a client to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.  This is a common legal procedure between clients and service providers. But why is this relevant for interpreters and translators whose work is surely protected by confidentiality? We’ve invited lawyer-linguist Sue …

NDAs for Interpreters and Translators: to Sign or Not to Sign? Read More »

Take a moment to put yourself in the shoes of a patient stranded in a hospital, not proficient in the local language, without their nearest and dearest around, and about to battle for their life. It’s heart-breaking, right? Unfortunately, this has been the terrible situation inflicted on so many COVID-19 patients over the past 18 …

Medical interpreters – the ‘Unsung’ Frontline Heroes Read More »

Recent events in Afghanistan drew the public’s attention to the often-unnoticed role of interpreters and translators in today’s world. It also demonstrated how interpreting work can be fraught with dangers that leave interpreters in a vulnerable position. We must remember, however, that there does not need to be an armed conflict for interpreters to find …

7 tips for interpreting in emotionally challenging settings Read More »

Did you know that according to scientific research, for approximately two-thirds of the population visual memory is the dominant type of memory? So if you use memory as part of your professional career it’s crucial to use the best visual memory methods available. The  Memory Palace technique is a way of memorising information by placing …

Ever heard of the Memory Palace Technique? Read More »

The feedback was outstanding and all of our attendees said they would love another Interpreting Insights event, as TRANSLIT’s conference was very well-received by its viewers on Wednesday. A year on from the foundation of TRANSLIT Pro, TRANSLIT CEO Alex Chernenko and Training Development Manager Svetlana O’Farrell came up with the idea for a day …

Interpreting Insights – a resounding success Read More »