FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TO ACCELERATE CERTIFICATION NEW YORK, N.Y., June 26, 2013  (Eteligis via Accesswire) – Louis F. Provenzano, language advocate, co-founder of the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, and a renowned interpreter advocate, today announced the launch of a non-profit foundation to accelerate the certification of medical interpreters. Continue reading here: http://languagetime.org/2013/06/26/foundation-launches-to-accelerate-certification/

This two-day workshop is designed for Spanish interpreters with some experience in the legal field looking to sharpen their skills. Interpreters will strengthen their skills in sight, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation through performance-enhancing techniques and realistic exercises. Ideal for interpreters that have completed an Orientation and/or Written Exam in the court system and are looking to […]

  This is a language-neutral course designed for experienced court interpreters. The course employs a user-friendly online platform to allow for complex, hands-on practice in all three modes, interactive discussion of advanced interpretation theory and direct feedback from the instructor. Ideal for certified interpreters of all languages seeking CEUs.  Approved for 12.6 FL CEUs Dates: Mondays, July 8-August 26 at 7–8:30 […]

Florida International University is offering Computer Assisted Translation Class on Summer B. The Class is SPT4820 and it is being taught by Prof. Marilyn Zeledon. Objectives• To develop in students an awareness of the advantages of using CAT(Computer-Assisted Translation) tools during the translation process• To develop in students a sound understanding of key concepts in […]

A very interesting language course is set for the Fall,   organized and dictated by Maria Juana Cazabón at the School of Modern Languages, FIU. Here I am sending you the particulars:   “SPT-4813 is an introductory course in comparative linguistic analysis. It provides a comprehensive review of the grammatical, lexical and phonetic systems of both English […]

Come explore Language Access and rack up your CEUs in Sunny Orlando! The Finding the Parallels Conference in August is now approved for 14.4 FL CEUs (including 5.4 in Ethics), 10 ATA CEUs & 10 NAJIT CEUs. The Finding the Parallels Conference will focus on the reasons for Language Access, consequences of lack of compliance […]

Unless MotionPoint and TransPerfect come to an agreement before the weekend, the two sides will begin presenting their arguments in a California court next week. At issue are four patents held by MotionPoint and three by TransPerfect. Each company claims that the other infringes on its patents. The seven patents comprise more than 200 claims […]

National Board Medical Interpreter Certification Exam Prep Workshop   Date: Saturday, July 6 Time: 9 A.M.– 4 P.M.   Location: Miami Lakes, FL Blue Diamond Translations   Cost: $150.00   Join us and learn everything you need to know about taking the National Board medical interpreting certification exam. Participants will receive a book on medical […]

Can’t make it to InterpretAmerica 4 in person? Join us online on Saturday, June 15!  Watch their inaugural Interpret-ED talks, join the debate about digital disruption and interpreting, and listen to bestselling author Saima Wahab share her riveting experiences as a female Pashtun interpreter in Afghanistan.  All from the convenience of your computer or mobile […]