Well, folks, I did it! I got my dream assignment. Perhaps surprisingly, it wasn’t for the United Nations, or for any other important governmental (or non-governmental) entity you may have heard of. What was it, you ask? Well, can you guess? What would your dream assignment be?
The Couch is a learning place, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. The subject of this month’s Couch is the transition to “normal.” As in-person services gradually resume (or at least are on the horizon),...
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“One moment, the interpreter needs a repetition,” I said in English, followed by “Excuse me, could you repeat that for the interpreter?” in rapid-fire Spanish. It was about fifteen minutes into the interpretation, and the fourth time I had interrupted. I was feeling a bit embarrassed by this point;
Title VI was devised and implemented in the second third of the 20th century. Since then, our world has changed and so has our society. The demands and profiles of the services and tasks targeted by Title VI have also changed.
Are you familiar with the Dunning-Kruger Effect? It's especially challenging for interpreters. Learn why in this article. Then, share your moments with us.
Are you familiar with the Dunning-Kruger Effect? Bet you will change your answer by the end of this article by Athena. Then, share your moments with us.
First experiences are unforgettable. The right ingredients are important to make sure their impact is positive. And then, repeat!
And here are some moments for you to relive. Header photo courtesy of NAJIT member Flávia Lima who also contributed some of the photos in the gallery. If you’d like to add a picture, please send it to tno_editor@najit.org.
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"Some future court interpreters and future immigration attorneys got into a mock trial." No, it is not a joke. It's a school project!
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