Interpreters & Interrupters

Send us a Text Message.The Challenges and Opportunities of Over-the-Phone InterpretingIn this episode of 'Interpreters and Interrupters,' Maritza discusses over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), explaining why it can be considered the most challenging form of interpreting. The episode delves into the history, advantages, and disadvantages of OPI, as well as providing a comprehensive guide on how to start a career in this field. It also covers tips for maintaining professionalism, managing ch...

Send us a Text Message.Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this episode: MedicalDual Eligible Special Needs Plan, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Health Maintenance Organization, Point of Service, Health Savings Account, Medicaid Managed Long-term Care, Medical Insurance Policy, Medical Savings Account, Out-of-network Plan, Pre...

Send us a Text Message.Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this episode: MEDICALTriglycerides, Trichomoniasis, Wound Care, Nephrology, Advanced Directive, Living Will, Healthcare Proxy, Vascular Malformation, Port Access for Infusion, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.LEGALAdvance Parole Alien Number, Authorization for Parole of an Alien, Bond, Parole,...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice that can be used by interpreters of all languages--including ASL. Includes medical, legal, and general terms and a useful Bonus. Included in Episode 3:Medical Root Canal, Gauge, Syringe, Chicken Pox, Failure, Blood Vessel, Living will. Fissure, Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, Lower extremities. Legal Breath Analysis, Count Backwards, One-leg Stand, Field Sobriety Test Accuracy, Finger Dexterity Test, Finger to Nose, Walk and...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice that can be used by interpreters of all languages--including ASL. Includes medical, legal, and general terms and a useful Bonus. Included in episode 2:Medical Strep Throat, Service Provider, ENT, Doctor's Office, Podiatrist, Thrush, Cervix, Kidney Stones, Jaundice, Gallbladder. Legal Adjudicate, Arbitration, Arraignment, Assault and Battery, Addendum Form, Plea Hearing, Argument, Protection Order, Convicted, Contested Case. General ARD...

Jordana Avital is our first guest and talked about all aspects of working as an American Sign Language interpreter, but her insight applies to spoken interpreters too. A must watch if you are new to the interpreting world.

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice that can be used by interpreters of all languages. Includes medical, legal, and general terms and sometimes phrases.