Language interpreters need to possess communicative as well as linguistic skillsProfessional interpreters are, of course, language experts. But they must be communication experts as well. If you look at a list of communication skills,  a great nu…

A Canadian resident spent several months under warrant for arrest in Italy because of a poorly translated phone conversation.A February 27 news story from The Toronto Sun reveals that area businessman Salvatore Oliveti has been exonerated from all char…

A Canadian resident spent several months under warrant for arrest in Italy because of a poorly translated phone conversation.A February 27 news story from The Toronto Sun reveals that area businessman Salvatore Oliveti has been exonerated from all char…

The concept of “community interpreting” touches many language service areas, including interpreting in medical settings.One of the fields of language interpretation is community interpreting. Although it can involve various specialties, such as med…

All over the world, the Dept. of State’s Office of English Language Programs promotes the teaching and learning of English.Language is a key to diplomacy, which may well be why the U.S. Department of State implements English language learning program…

There are plenty of good reasons to learn foreign languages, and some are related to national security and economic competitiveness.Foreign languages are still electives in most US school systems, and college students may find it impossible to get into…