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Note-taking tips for medical interpreters from interpreters in Homeland Language Services

August 11, 2022 / By Kseniya

The job of a medical interpreter requires a good memory, but it is still difficult to remember all the important details, especially when the speech for interpretation is long. The good news is that there are useful tips for effective note-taking, which can help a medical interpreter to catch all…


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Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, gave lots of work for translators

July 22, 2022 / By Kseniya

On July 20 Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, gave lots of work for translators. Boris Johnson signed off his final appearance as prime minister in the UK’s House of Commons by offering advice to his successor and declaring his mission is “largely accomplished.” His legendary speech spread…


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Happy Independence Day, America!

July 4, 2022 / By Kseniya

The 4th of July is a federal holiday in the United States of America since 1941, but Independence Day celebrations go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. The story was the following: on the very beginning of July 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence.…


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Interpreters VS Translators: Why are they different?

June 30, 2022 / By Kseniya

Both interpreters and translators help our world to live and develop. They are bridging the gap between different languages, countries, and cultures. Thanks to the work of language specialists the world economy, the medical industry, and the legal sphere work like a clock.  We are constantly talking about two job…


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A Good Translator Should Be Passionate About His or Her Job

June 29, 2022 / By Kseniya

It is widely thought that speaking a foreign language gives you the ability to be a translator, but this job is not as easy as it seems. We gathered a list of qualities that a good translator should have, as well as a story from one of our personnel who…


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World Refugee Day in 2022

June 21, 2022 / By Kseniya

Can you imagine that you need to leave your home, your country, and flee to another? And it wasn’t your choice. Every minute 20 people undergo this awful experience and become refugees. It is very important to support refugees. But how we can do that if we even don’t know…


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Tips for interpreters: exercises to improve short-term memory

June 16, 2022 / By Kseniya

Memory exercises should simulate the interpretation as best as possible since the intention of these exercises is to improve memory for interpreting purposes. However, this kind of exercise should not involve bilingual activities, since these lead to different problems that the mind tends to focus on. It is highly recommended…


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How is the process of immigration to the USA bound by language services?

May 23, 2022 / By Kseniya

In January 2022, the total immigrant population in the USA hit 46,6 million people according to the Census Bureau’s monthly Current Population Survey. It is the highest number ever in the history of America. Despite the Covid-19 travel restrictions, the foreign-born population rebounded dramatically after President Biden’s victory. Reasons for…


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