April 6, 2023
So what does Autism awareness month have to do with translation and interpretation services? Considerable overlap exists among people with autism who use sign language to communicate. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, here’s how skilled interpreters can make your business more accessible to everyone.
October 1, 2021
The recent political upheaval in Afghanistan has left thousands of people displaced or fleeing the country. The Taliban takeover has shaken the world and offering a safe refuge to people affected by those events has become a priority in many areas of the world.
November 4, 2020
Whether you need Interpretation on-demand or arranged it ahead of time for a specific date in the near future, over-the-phone interpretation could be your solution for quickly facilitating effective multilingual communication.
October 20, 2020
Over the past seven months, JR Language has provided over 1,000 hours of simultaneous interpretation on Zoom, serving dozens of clients that have varying language needs. The objective of this blog post is to discuss best practices for a successful remote simultaneous interpretation using Zoom.
September 17, 2020
Medical language across languages and cultures is complex. When the world has been thrust into dealing with a pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we make sure that everyone has access to language services in a medical setting.
July 14, 2020
Simplified or Traditional Chinese? Mandarin or Cantonese? You need to know your target audience to select the appropriate form of written and spoken Chinese.
July 5, 2020
JR Language Translation Services in Canada can assist and support the exchange of multilingual information for the recovery activities during and after COVID-19.
April 15, 2020
Canadians and Americans both speak English, but there are many small differences that make the two nations sound different. What are some of those differences?
March 24, 2020
At this moment, JR Language is seeing unprecedented demand for remote interpretation. Our engagements for conferences and events have transitioned from live interpretation to remote interpretation by phone or video.
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus is currently affecting multiple nations and dozens of language groups. Ensuring that information can spread across language groups is vital to stop the spread of disease, save lives, and retain resources.
November 5, 2019
Medical interpreters provide an important service in breaking down language barriers between medical staff and patients. Clear communication in a medical setting is vital to make sure the patient gets the best care and also helps to minimize mistakes.
January 30, 2019
We look at some examples of how simultaneous interpretation and its sibling methods have been used in the past, what is happening now, and what might happen next.
December 19, 2018
The role of a translator or interpreter is one of the oldest professions in the world. From the first pages of human history to this moment, translators and interpreters have been making the flow of information possible, giving us the world we have today.
September 21, 2018
When planning an event where simultaneous interpretation is taking place, it is important to discuss the entire scope of the project with an expert in the field. Planning every detail-from the setup to the actual interpretation-down to the equipment strike will help avoid any errors that could have otherwise been avoided.
August 21, 2018
The quality of a doctor-patient relationship has a strong impact on a patient’s life. Patients who leave an appointment feeling as if they’ve been understood by their physicians are likely to be more engaged with their health care than those who have not been treated in the same manner.
June 21, 2018
JR Language team members had the privilege of speaking with Liliana Crane, a certified medical interpreter at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Through her candid interview, we gained more insight into how important medical interpretation is to LEP patients.
May 10, 2018
Interpretation services is an old profession, requiring fluency in both the source and the target language, and experience in the interpreter’s area of focus. Interpretation services involve complex skills used under pressure, whether over the phone or in person.
January 24, 2018
If you are in need of interpretation services, you have several different options to choose from. Learn about 8 types of interpretation and find out which one best fits your needs!
September 15, 2017
Due to the rising number of foreign nationals in the US, professional legal interpretation services are needed for both personal disputes and international business disputes.
July 6, 2017
Phone interpretation is easy to arrange and offers an economical solution without special equipment.
November 17, 2016
The dangers of not having medical translation and interpreters available for LEP patients.
October 4, 2016
Using interpretation and translation services to help our LEP students succeed.
September 22, 2016
Increasing globalization and diversity of the U.S. population will continue to spur demand for professional translation services.
June 20, 2016
Many families of those affected by the tragedy in Orlando are in need of Translation and Interpretation services.
April 29, 2016
If you are under pressure to secure an interpreter immediately, phone interpretation may be the answer for you.
January 15, 2015
More needs to be done to increase the pool of available certified medical interpreters.
December 6, 2014
The U.S. Supreme Court defines the role of the interpreter.
April 9, 2014
The quality of a legal interpretation can make a huge difference in the outcome of a court case.
April 2, 2014
One of the keys to providing more quality medical interpretation services is through college programs.
May 31, 2013
Interested in becoming a professional interpreter? Here are 4 elements that will set you apart as a great interpreter.