By Observer Editor December 18, 2023
I have been turning this question around in my head for a while, since someone raised the question in a social media exchange: am I advocating for interpreters? Or am I advocating for the LEPs we serve? And I just have to wonder, can we... The post When we advocate for interpreters, are we not also advocating for the LEP population? appeared first on NAJIT.
By Observer Editor December 11, 2023
“Elephants have six toes.” “Sally sells seashells by the seashore.” “My friends are named Sam, Stan, Stu, San, Sandy, Dee, and Dan.” What do all these phrases have in common? These three phrases are typically used in the popular children’s game “Whisper down the lane.”... The post Simultaneous Interpreting: Accurate or Timely? appeared first on NAJIT.
By Observer Editor December 4, 2023
The Couch is a place to exchange ideas and brainstorm, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. Sometimes, to certain people, “keep calm and keep interpreting” may not be enough. A thank you goes out to this week’s anonymous contributor for the Couch!