If you know someone who interprets for survivors of torture, war trauma or sexual violence, please pass on this message! Monday, May 20 is the deadline for application for Healing Voices: Interpreting for Survivors of Torture, War Trauma and Sexual Violence, held at City College of San Francisco on June 3-7, 2013. The weeklong session will be […]

Last month, Haruki Murakami published a new novel in Japan. Before anyone could read it, the novel broke the country’s Internet pre-order sales record, its publisher announced an advance print run of half a million copies, and Tokyo bookstores opened at midnight to welcome lines of customers, some of whom read the book slumped in […]

Court Interpreter Skills Building Workshop June 1   Polish your interpreter skills with targeted training Enroll in this practical English-Spanish interpreter workshop to polish your skills to achieve the level necessary to eventually sit for the Florida Interpreter Certification Oral Exam.   This 7-hour workshop will enhance your interpreter skills, knowledge, and self confidence through […]

Spanish Language & Media Conference Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:30 AM – Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:30 PM (Eastern Time) … Florida International University 3000 NE 151 Street Wolfe University Center 325 North Miami, Florida 33181  California Leadership Institute and Mentoring Bridges (CLIMB), a non-profit organization, Spanish Media Consultants and National Association of Hispanic Journalists […]

PITFALLS FOR COURT INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS IN VARIETIES OF SPANISH   Mastering the slang and regionalisms of the Spanish-speaking groups most represented in Florida: Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia   Continuing Education Units:  ATA 3 CE points, NAJIT 3 CEUs  3.6 FL Courts CIEs (CEAA # 13-0048)   Date: Saturday, May 11  Sign-in: 9:30 a.m.  Workshop: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Location: FIU Modesto Maidique Campus Room GL 100A, […]

Come join the Miami T&I community to socialize after work,learn about the latest developments in the T&I world, and enjoy the evening at Books and Books in Coral Gables.  We’ll meet in the courtyard when the workday ends, any time you like after 5 pm.   Remember to RSVP Linda Dunlap  by noon, so B&B will know how many tables to […]

  Less than 2   weeks to go before the 7th Annual National Medical Interpreter Certification   Forum this May 3, 2013 in Portland, OR.   AGENDA http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/pages/734..pdf   Come to Portland where stakeholders will rally   once again in support of certification. Let’s all come together to   share ideas to advance the profession and learn more about […]

SPANISH SKILLS-BUILDING WITH EMPHASIS ON SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION AND SIGHT TRANSLATION Level: All Language: English … Instructor: Alfonso Villaseñor Students will engage in several rounds of rigorous simultaneous interpretation while the instructor listens to their renditions and observes their demeanor, style, and overall presentation. After each round there will be a critique and analysis session during […]