Interpreters & Interrupters
A podcast for language interpreters of all levels and all languages, including ASL. Episodes feature interpreter practices and training and interviews with professional interpreters.
Interpreters & Interrupters
Latest Episodes
LOCALIZATION vs NORMALIZATION
Though this episode focuses on Spanish medical interpreting, interpreters of languages other than Spanish and legal interpreters will benefit listening to this episode. Are you translating word-for-word or conveying the true concept...
WHY WORD-FOR-WORD FAILS
Medical Interpreter Register: High vs Low, Regionalisms, Tests vs Real ER, and EthicsThough this episode of Interpreters and Interrupters focuses on Spanish medical interpreters, interpreters of languages other than Spanish and legal in...
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN INTERPRETER?
Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Interpreter? 5 Signs You’re Built for It (and 3 Red Flags)This episode of Interpreters and Interrupters explores whether you have what it takes to be a language interpreter, outlining five key signs: c...
CHURCH INTERPRETING
Church Interpreting: Skills, Prep, Ethics, and Setup for Worship ServicesMaritza welcomes listeners to Interpreters and Interrupters and explains the unique joy of interpreting for people we know, especially within a church or religious ...
MY FIRST YEAR AS A MEDICAL INTERPRETER
In this episode, Maritza shares detailed insights about her journey and experiences in becoming a medical interpreter after starting as a legal interpreter in 2007. She outlines valuable tips for anyone considering a career in interpreting, off...
