A Conference Interpreter is a person. The interpreter converts a thought or expression in a source language into an expression with a comparable meaning in a target language either simultaneously or consecutively.
The conference interpreter conveys every semantic element and every intention and feeling of the message that the source-language speaker is directing to target-language recipients.
What is Conference Interpretation? Conference interpretation is the translation of a spoken message. From one language to another. Read more here.
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English interpreter survives RESISTIRÉ
Lourdes de RIOJA sings RESISTIRÉ (Spain’s uplifting anthem during the COVID-19 lockdown), which is interpreted with aplomb but without help from Fiona by Phil Smith, a professional AIIC interpreter based in Switzerland.
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AIIC today, Interactio tomorrow: catching up with Uroš Peterc
https://youtu.be/sprT8HvFqvE RSI is here to stay: Interview with Uroš Peterc Remote simultaneous interpretation is here to stay. Compared to the pre-pandemic world, independent market research company CSA Research now estimates a 14% growth in remote… go to full article
Interpreting Chinese
If you’ve ever considered adding a new language as you move along, or you’re simply interested in knowing more about the Chinese language and Chinese booth, here’s a quick read to get you started. https://youtu.be/7O7t8rAIfls… go to full article
Interpreting numbers
Current students of interpreting may be reassured to know that even seasoned conference interpreters find numbers difficult. In this video, Louise Jarvis, a freelance conference interpreter and trainer at the University of Bath, explains why… go to full article