Visiting the Doctor: 3 Simple Questions
In this article (and accompanying video), we look at a few simple questions that can make visiting the Doctor's office go much smoother for all involved.
Zoom Meetings: Basics of connecting
Publishing note: This article is an adaptation of the instructional Haitian Creole video on Zoom meetings (available with English subtitles) found above. Hope you find it helpful!
What is a Deposition? (Haitian Creole Resource)
This article is an English adaptation of our Haitian Creole informational video. The purpose of the video is to help members of the Haitian-American community understand the ins and outs of legal depositions.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Pronouncing the MVP
Given the international background of many of the players, one of the most constant reminders of the leagues linguistic diversity is the variety of exotic names that have become household names. But among the Frank Ntilikinas, Zydrunas Ilgauskases and Nemanja Bjelicas, one name stands apart. One name strikes fear in the heart of announcers. The Alphabet Man himself: Giannis Antetokoumpo.
5 Weird Things About Haitian Creole
Creole is often characterized by its simplicity. And its certainly true, from the lack of verb conjugations to the lack of grammatical gender (kinda), in many ways it is less complex than languages English-speakers are familiar with. But there are some ways that Creole has gotten more complex, more complicated, and weirder.
Call to Suspend US Deportations as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
Human Rights watch has stated that the United States government should put a moratorium on deportations amid global pandemic. Deportations policy had previously been relatively uninterrupted. Read how plans will proceed, moving forward.
US Deported Thousands Amid COVID-19 Outbreak. Some Proved to Be Sick.
The U.S. is continuing deportation flights, prompting complaints that some migrants are infected with the coronavirus when they arrive in their home countries.
COVID-19, Remote Interpreting Services and You
Without a doubt, the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic is going to have long-lasting effects on numerous areas of life. In an attempt to adapt, many have found themselves adopting new work methods and trying to maintain productivity while practicing responsible social distancing. The purpose of this article is to explore some of the options for conducting appointments requiring remote interpreting services.
Interpreter Appreciation – The Rules of Interpreting (Part 2)
Interpreting requires flexibility. However, the goals remain the same: To remove the disadvantage caused by lack of language comprehension and to remain as unobtrusive as possible. The interpreting industry has norms in place to help everyone reach these goals. Take note of some of these principles and how you can work well with your interpreter.
Interpreter Appreciation – Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting (Part 1 – FT. Marie Kondo)
Interpreting occupies an interesting space in society. Even though interpreting as a profession pre-dates writing, most people never interact with an interpreter. That is until a 5-foot-nothing Japanese sprite named Marie Kondo began sparking joy and her interpreter Marie Iida began sparking an interest in quality language services. So in honor of National Interpreter Appreciation Day, let’s learn about interpreting shall we?