18 months ago seems like a lifetime nowadays. So much has changed. The way people work, what they do – there’s a whole new ’normal’. People and businesses alike have had to adapt their entire practices in order to be able to continue, forge ahead and succeed. Why specifically 18 months? Well, that’s when ISL…
Detective Constable Kim Bowen has been a police officer with Cambridgeshire Constabulary for over 29 years. The majority of that time she has spent working as a Detective, with over 15 years experience working on Major and Serious Crime, both locally and regionally. While Kim has extensive experience across all areas of investigation, her real…
Let’s assume you are bilingual – you are a native speaker of a particular language, but you also speak English fluently. Perhaps you were brought up in the UK, or maybe you’ve attended an educational setting here. You may already be used to helping relatives with a lesser command of English book a GP consultation,…
As compiled by current and former ISL students Why should you invest in a Level 6 interpreting qualification? It is the highest possible interpreting qualification you can achieve 2. You can work as an interpreter for the Police, Courts, Immigration and Prison systems, as well as within the community (NHS, social services, local government, education,…
Source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/what-coronavirus-does-to-the-lungs (Accessed 12/01/2021) For a specialist glossary on respiratory terms, click here: https://islinguists.com/courses/medical-glossary-respiratory-terms/ What Coronavirus Does to the Lungs Like other respiratory illnesses, COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, can cause lasting lung damage. As we continue to learn about COVID-19, we’re understanding more regarding how it affects the lungs while people…
What CPD stands for Maybe you have come across the acronym CPD, but you are not sure what it stands for. CPD means “Continuous professional development”. CPD is vital for all interpreter and translators, novices and professionals alike – no matter what stage they are at in their career. Why is CPD important? Continuing professional…
You know you want to work in the court and police settings. You are aware you need a Level 6 qualification to register with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters. And you have heard that the exams for Level 6 qualifications are tricky. So – you know you need to make the right choice…
A while ago I wrote a blog post with tips and suggestions to support you when trying to pass the DPSI Exam. I was honoured and happy to see how many people read it and liked it. Many comments followed and many messages and so many of you wanted to know about Simultaneous Interpreting. Yes,…
In line with our recent focus on interpreter mental health, Sobrina Soloman, a highly experienced and qualified interpreters, has kindly shared her own recollection of interpreting within a challenging assignment. The following text is a great source of ‘food for thought’ for new and experienced interpreters alike, stimulating self-reflection on how each of us would…
WHO DO YOU TURN TO WHEN A JOB LEAVES YOU REELING? (Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to maintain the confidentiality of the matter at hand. I have strived to hit a balance between sharing my experience and ensuring that no-one’s personal information can be identified through my writing. If, by any chance, someone in…
WHO DO YOU TURN TO WHEN A JOB LEAVES YOU REELING? The assignment On one occasion, not long after obtaining my Level 6 Diploma in Community Interpreting, I was asked to attend a hospital assignment in person. The patient was a young child, only just turned pre-school age. The child was being admitted into day…
WHO DO YOU TURN TO WHEN A JOB LEAVES YOU REELING? Interpreting is an incredibly complex profession. When one chooses to go down this path, there is so much to learn. You need qualifications to ensure you conform to the industry standard in terms of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You need experience to help…
