How on International Women’s Day I indirectly lent my voice to those who cannot always speak out
As interpreters, we get to work in numerous situations and scenarios. In a single week, I can go from interpreting about aviation to urology to pet food. It is...
The dangers of the nodding effect & why your interpreter is your most valuable asset – the case of the forgotten earpiece
In February this year (2017), president Trump chose not to wear his earpiece during a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister, Mr Shinzō Abe. As a result, president...
Cocktails, anyone? Why I learned MIXOLOGY for an unusual interpreting job
Back in 2014, when I was amidst my preparations to move to London, I got a request to interpret for a masterclass in mixology; that is, the art of...