EXPERT TIPS FROM A LEGAL INTERPRETER

From Language Lover to Interpreter: A Conversation with Athena MatilskyAthena shares her journey into interpreting, which began with a love for Spanish.  Athena describes the differences between medical and court interpreting. She also emphasizes the importance of rigorous training, self-evaluation, and preparing for challenging certification exams. Athena reveals her passion for interpreting under pressure, her geeky approach to mastering interpreting skills, and the importance of community among interpreters. LINKSGLENDON WORKSHOPS - https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/mcis-shopUS COURTS FED INTERPRETER CERT: https://www.uscourts.gov/court-programs/federal-court-interpreters/federal-court-interpreter-certification-examinationUNITED NATIONShttps://www.un.org/dgacm/en/content/exams-interpretersTo work as an interpreter at the United Nations, you need a first-level university degree and proficiency in your main language, along with excellent knowledge of one or two other official UN languages. You must also pass a competitive examination that tests your interpreting skills and comprehension of the source languages.ACEBO - https://acebo.myshopify.com/INTERPRETRAIN - https://interpretrain.com The Best Note-Taking Techniques for InterpretersPRACTICE 1 - LEGAL AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - There are 20 practice episodes availableWorking as a UN interpreter with Gillian CurryPHOTO: Paula Paulson as Nurse Mildred Ratched in the 2020 series RatchedFUN FACT: Estelle Louise Fletcher who played Nurse Ratched in the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) was the daughter of deaf parents. Her parents worked with the deaf/hard-of-hearing, but Fletcher and her three siblings were all of normal hearing,so they were sent in turns to live with Estelle's hearing sister in Texas for three months at a time to ensure they learned spoken English. Fletcher received an honorary degree from Gallaudet University in 1982. Reference from Wikipedia.Send us Fan Mail