Interpreter Stories
Using an Interpreter Effectively
Most people understand what an interpreter does, but surprisingly few understand how to work with one effectively. An interpreter is not simply someon ...
Calls That Keep Me Going
There is a common misconception about medical interpreting. People often assume that the hardest calls are the ones filled with complex medical termin ...
The Voice on the Other End is Human Too
As medical interpreters, we have the privilege of helping bridge communication gaps between healthcare providers and patients. Every day, we are invit ...
It’s Time We Respond
Calls That Leave Me Speechless and Laughing
Một Case Không Ai Muốn Gặp, Nhưng Ai Cũng Có Thể Gặp
Termination? fair or not?
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医療通訳業界の限界点
長年にわたり、医療通訳者、電話通訳（OPI）、そしてビデオ遠隔通訳（VRI）の業界では、「この市場は成長している」と言われ続けてきました。 医療機関では言語アクセスの需要が高ま ...
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Using an Interpreter Effectively
Most people understand what an interpreter does, but surprisingly few understand how to work with one effectively. An interpreter is not simply someon ...
Calls That Keep Me Going
There is a common misconception about medical interpreting. People often assume that the hardest calls are the ones filled with complex medical termin ...
The Voice on the Other End is Human Too
Understanding Stickler Syndrome and Hearing Loss
Vasovagal Syncope
The Boroughs (on Netflix)
BTM RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWS
The Boroughs (on Netflix)
If someone pitched you a supernatural mystery set in a retirement community, your first reaction might be skepticism. That was certainly ours. Yet after watching Netflix’s new science fiction mystery series The Boroughs, we can confidently say it is one of the most refreshing and emotionally engaging shows released this year. Produced by the ...
The Call (2020 Netflix)
Plot and Story The Call is a Korean psychological thriller that takes a deceptively simple idea and stretches it into something deeply unsettling. The ...
Rainy Weekend Reading Playlist
There’s a certain kind of quiet that only shows up when it rains, the kind that softens everything, slows your thoughts, and makes even a simple cup ...
Ghost (1990) – A Love Beyond Time
The Chill Squad is recommending something to watch over the rainy weekend. While it’s chill, we thought what would be a nice movie to watch. Ghost. ...
NORDVPN, YAY? OR NAY?
NordVPN has been one of the most recognised names in the VPN space for years, and even today, it continues to sit comfortably among the top choices. W ...
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TRAVEL & FOOD
Kanbe Ramen (Desa Park City)
We dropped by Kanbe Ramen during the holidays, expecting the usual long queues this place is known for, but surprisingly, it was the complete opposite. No crowd, no waiting. We walked right in, were greeted almost immediately, and got seated without ...
Health and Wellness
Understanding Stickler Syndrome and Hearing Loss
I interpreted a call involving a young girl diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome and severe hearing loss. Listening to the challenges faced by her family ...
Vasovagal Syncope
Vasovagal Syncope: There Is Always Something New to Learn One of the most fascinating aspects of working within the interpreting industry is that ther ...
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LIFE
Beach days are the best days. Period.
Photo taken @ Bunga Raya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu “When you let your mind wanders, make sure it’s to a beautiful place.” ...
Finally… Why Coffee Cups Have That Tiny Second Hole
The other day, I came across an article from Reader’s Digest about something I’ve honestly wondered about so many times before. You know those tak ...
Do People Even Read Anymore?
Is Blogging Becoming a Lost Art? There was a time when reading was the internet. Before algorithms decided what we should see, before endless video fe ...
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.” ...
THE JOB & INSIGHTS
What the Interpreting Industry Needs to Change
Reflections on the Future of Language Access In a previous article, I wrote about the hidden realities within the interpreting industry. I discussed the pressures interpreters face, the structure of modern language service systems, and the growing ga ...
