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Welcome to Derry: REVIEW
As a lifelong horror fan and someone who has spent years wandering through the pages of Stephen King’s worlds, it actually took me a while to sit do ...
The Cost of being supportive
I have always been a warm person. Some call it enthusiasm. Some say I am overly enthusiastic. I care too much. I give too much. I go beyond what is re ...
ZUMBA with Andrea!
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Interpreting Practice for Mandarin
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Osaka: The Heartbeat of Kansai, Japan
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m not a travel vlogger, but I love sharing the experience of traveling in Japan. Today, I’d like to feature popular travel vlogger Allan Su‘s video, “Top 15 Things to Do in Osaka, Japan.” This video ...
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Welcome to Derry: REVIEW
As a lifelong horror fan and someone who has spent years wandering through the pages of Stephen King’s worlds, it actually took me a while to sit down and gather my thoughts about Welcome to Derry. Friends kept asking me for recommendations, and every time the question came up, this show hovered in the back ...
The Cost of being supportive
I have always been a warm person. Some call it enthusiasm. Some say I am overly enthusiastic. I care too much. I give too much. I go beyond what is re ...
ZUMBA with Andrea!
No Toques Mi Corazón (Zumba Choreo) by Amira Syahira | Dance | Choreo | Fitness Drip-Babymonster Zumba Choreo | Dance | K-pop | Dance | Fitness Taylo ...
Support the Spine, Support the Mind. Ergonomics for Interpreters
I used to think any chair was fine, as long as I could sit. Then came the lower back pain. Then the stiff neck. Then the realization that I was consta ...
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ZUMBA with Andrea!
No Toques Mi Corazón (Zumba Choreo) by Amira Syahira | Dance | Choreo | Fitness Drip-Babymonster Zumba Choreo | Dance | K-pop | Dance | Fitness Taylo ...
An Interpreter’s Reflection
Today was one of those days that stays with you long after you’ve left the hospital. As a medical interpreter, I’ve learned to prepare for the une ...
Interpreter Vs The World , Part I
The Call That Changed Me
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Handling Difficult Situations as a Medical Interpreter
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The World’s Worst Translator | Alternatino
Although an older short film from Comedy Central, “The World’s Worst Translator” features Arturo Castro as a hilariously inept trans ...
…till death do us part…
Dementia is the cruelest illness. It was a follow up call and during a routine questionnaire for an assessment . Interviewer : “Who drives you to ge ...
Your Body Is Your Instrument. Why Interpreters Must Move.
As interpreters, we’re trained to think of accuracy, terminology, ethics, and protocols. What we don’t get trained for, at least not enough, is wh ...
Vision Of A Sunset
Photo taken @ Kuala Sepetang, Perak, Malaysia “The beauty of a sunset is not just in the colors, but in the peace it brings to our soul.” ...
Why We Started a Podcast: More Than Just Tips for Interpreters
When we first sat down to brainstorm ideas for a new project, we knew we wanted to create something meaningful for the interpreting community. As inte ...
ZUMBA with Andrea!
No Toques Mi Corazón (Zumba Choreo) by Amira Syahira | Dance | Choreo | Fitness Drip-Babymonster Zumba Choreo | Dance | K-pop | Dance | Fitness Taylo ...
How to Maintain Mental Health as an Interpreter: Staying Strong During the Graveyard Shift
Interpreting is a rewarding yet demanding job, especially for those of us working in Asia who must adapt to time zones and take on graveyard shifts. N ...
The Future of Interpreters and Translators: Will AI Make us Obsolete?
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debates about the future of many professions, including interpreters and translators ...
A Tribute to all the interpreters in the world!
Why I Want to Dedicate This Song to All the Interpreters Out There Being an interpreter is often a thankless job, but it is also one of the most meani ...
