ITALIAN INTERPRETER FROM THE GODFATHER: PART II

Interpreters are not only useful in hospitals and courtrooms, but many other places as well. Michael would have never fallen in love with Apollonia if it weren’t for this impromptu Italian Interpreter. Use the subtitles and let us know how he performed!! There is a lot that goes into a successful interpretation session beyond the language. […]

RELAY INTERPRETATION FROM “I LOVE LUCY”

Language barriers have a major impact on law enforcement and legal systems. From French to German, German to Spanish, and finally, from Spanish to English, and all the way back down the line, this segment demonstrates a prime example of Relay Interpretation. While this segment is obviously hilarious, you wouldn’t find it as funny if […]

Simultaneous Interpretation in Action

For this event in Philadelphia, connecting with listeners in their native language proved critical. The neighborhood was predominantly Spanish speaking and the organizers knew that the limited-English speaking audience members would listen humbly and respectfully to any English, but a true connection might be lacking. Their options were as follows: Present in English only and […]