Telephone Interpreters: The Unsung Heroes of the Language Industry

Without a doubt, when we think of a high-profile case involving an interpreter, there are a number of likely scenarios that we picture. The court interpreter, whose services help put a nasty piece of work behind bars for a long time. The police interpreter, whose interview with a prolific offender makes it onto national TV.…

Second Jobs: A Trend That’s Here To Stay. So What Will YOU Do?

The Times recently ran a very interesting article under the headline ‘Working 9 to 5 then 5 to 9 — using a second job to beat inflation’. The main message? ‘The number of people with multiple jobs has reached its highest level for 23 years.’  Surprising? Not really. Anyone who’s been following the (or any) news over…

Introducing…Jose!

Meet the great team of experts that create and deliver our live CPD events! We’d love for you to meet our wonderful CPD trainers – a group of immensely talented individuals, professionals in their field, and most importantly – really lovely, relatable people, who are an absolute pleasure to work with! They possess years of…

ISL – Proudly Partnering with ICQ

We are pleased to announce our partnership with I Can Qualify (ICQ). ICQ is an Awarding Organisation that offers accredited interpreting and translation qualifications, which are delivered by ISL. Why do you need an Awarding Organisation? Awarding Organisations (AO) are also called Awarding Bodies. All accredited vocational qualifications in England must be approved by The…

Introducing…Martyn!

Meet the great team of experts that create and deliver our live CPD events! We’d love for you to meet our wonderful CPD trainers – a group of immensely talented individuals, professionals in their field, and most importantly – really lovely, relatable people, who are an absolute pleasure to work with! They possess years of…

Introducing…Agnes!

Meet the great team of experts that create and deliver our live CPD events! We’d love for you to meet our wonderful CPD trainers – a group of immensely talented individuals, professionals in their field, and most importantly – really lovely, relatable people, who are an absolute pleasure to work with! They possess years of…

Interpreting for the Police – Aide Memoire

What is the one single most important element of the interpreting process? Is it the briefing? The dictionary? The note-taking? All of the above? What about the introduction? In all levels of interpreter training, we learn about the importance of an interpreter’s introduction. It serves many purposes – sets the tone, allows you to state…

Introducing…Sobrina!

Meet the great team of experts that create and deliver our live CPD events! We’d love for you to meet our wonderful CPD trainers – a group of immensely talented individuals, professionals in their field, and most importantly – really lovely, relatable people, who are an absolute pleasure to work with! They possess years of…

What is the DPSI qualification and why should I get it?

The DPSI is a nationally recognised qualification that is widely regarded as the Gold standard for Interpreters.   Interpreters with this qualification attend the highest level Interpreting jobs such as in Courts, for the Police, and the Home Office.   In addition, they have access to the highest payment rates, as well as the ability to join NRPSI and create…

Introducing…Rejeen!

Meet the great team of experts that create and deliver our live CPD events! We’d love for you to meet our wonderful CPD trainers – a group of immensely talented individuals, professionals in their field, and most importantly – really lovely, relatable people, who are an absolute pleasure to work with! They possess years of…

Exciting New Partnership with ‘ESOL Centre’

Do you dream of becoming an interpreter, but want to make sure that your English skills are up to the challenge? We have found the perfect way for you to do just that! Join ESOL Centre for a flexible, online ESOL course aimed at precisely at the skills level you need and perfect your English!…