One thing I always try to impart to my medical interpreting students is: as medical interpreters, it is important for us not only to interpret what is said, but also how it is said. Tone and inflection can completely change the meaning of an utterance, so interpreting tone incorrectly can negatively impact communication in an interpreted encounter. This is why I created this short video for...
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!
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. I will also be posting additional patron-only videos on my Patreon, as well as...
For my next installment in consecutive interpreting practice videos, I’ve created a telehealth script about a woman who thinks she has COVID-19. 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. I will also be posting additional patron-only videos on my Patreon, as well as interesting and educational...
I've finally resolved the software issue preventing me from recording more practice videos! My next script is entitled "Cat Bite" and, you guessed it, is about a patient who was bitten by a cat.
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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