Did I write an interpreting practice script inspired by the controversy surrounding Cardi B's new song? Yes, yes I did. It seemed incredibly medically relevant given all the healthcare providers weighing in, so this is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to practice. Enjoy!
Many default ringtones are deafening and can be startling. What sort of impact can this have on phone and video interpreters? In this article, I take a look at stress, the fight-or-flight response, and give instructions on how to manage disruptive ringtones.
It can be anxiety-inducing to not only wonder how much time you've interpreted remotely in any given day, but also to wonder if your agencies are properly tracking your time. This article goes over a few different options for time-tracking for remote interpreters!
You can be an excellent interpreter but get caught up in all the intricacies of different operating procedures with each interpreting agency you work for. Managing all these difference elements can be tough, which is why I recommend call flow charts.
Over the past few months, many interpreters have had to adjust to a new normal: remote interpreting. This would normally be a stressful adjustment, but during the pandemic, it can be even moreso. How can we mitigate any anxiety we may have as remote interpreters?
My next free consecutive interpreting/notetaking practice video is about a man and his family being screened for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the building where he has an appointment. This is now an all-too-common scenario at in-person appointments, so I have posted both a version in English/English (EN<>EN) and a version in English/Spanish (EN<>ES). For more videos like these, stay...
I‘ve had a few folks asking me to compile some resources for sight translation practice. While I’m preparing my own generic versions of common forms, disclosures, and medical reports for my Patreon subscribers, I figured I’d share some resources I found in my online travels!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new free consecutive interpreting practice video to my YouTube! I actually started a group sewing cloth masks for essential retail and service workers in my area, with a dedicated outreach arm to Spanish-speakers. The group has been a 40-hour a week job providing a much-needed service to non-healthcare workers on the front line. My...
I have a brand new practice video format I’m excited to share with you all! They’re called “Choose Your Own Script” in which you get to respond to real-life scenarios that will influence how the rest of your script video will play out! I’ve already posted a “Choose Your Own Script” practice video last week on my Patreon for my patrons, but this week...
For my next installment in consecutive interpreting practice videos, I’ve created a script about Mr. Rosales, who made some changes to his diet due to his recent diabetes diagnosis. Below you will find the video, as well as the complete script below it. For more videos like these, stay tuned to my YouTube channel. If you’re looking for more consecutive interpreting practice...
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I am a Certified Medical/Healthcare Interpreter (CMI-Spanish, CHI-Spanish) and a medical interpreter trainer. I work as an independent contractor in the greater Richmond, Virginia area as a Spanish-English medical interpreter. Click here to read more about me.
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