About this podcast
A podcast for language interpreters of all levels and all languages, including ASL. Episodes feature interpreter practices and training and interviews with professional interpreters.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- WHY WORD-FOR-WORD FAILS · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 7Medical Interpreter Register: High vs Low, Regionalisms, Tests vs Real ER, and Ethics Though this episode of Interpreters and Interrupters focuses on Spanish medical…
- LOCALIZATION IN INTERPRETATION · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 8Though this episode focuses on Spanish medical interpreting, interpreters of languages other than Spanish and legal interpreters will benefit listening to this episode. Are you…
- 5 SIGNS YOU'RE BUILT TO BE AN INTERPRETER (and 3 Red Flags) · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 3Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Interpreter? 5 Signs You’re Built for It (and 3 Red Flags) This episode of Interpreters and Interrupters explores whether you have what it…
- CHURCH INTERPRETING · 6 min · Season 3 Episode 6Church Interpreting: Skills, Prep, Ethics, and Setup for Worship Services Maritza welcomes listeners to Interpreters and Interrupters and explains the unique joy of interpreting…
- MY FIRST YEAR AS A MEDICAL INTERPRETER · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 1In this episode, Maritza shares detailed insights about her journey and experiences in becoming a medical interpreter after starting as a legal interpreter in 2007. She outlines…
- EXPERT TIPS FROM AN ASL INTERPRETER · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 3Jordana Avital is our first guest and talked about all aspects of working as an American Sign Language interpreter, but her insight applies to spoken interpreters too. A must…
- BECOME A COMMUNITY INTERPRETER · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 23Inside the International Institute of Buffalo: Refugee Support and Language Services In this episode, Robert Thoren, Recruiting and Training Coordinator, at the International…
- Medical Terminology Practice for Interpreter Certification · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 5Maritza, a legal and certified medical interpreter, leads a medical terminology practice session for interpreters of all languages, including ASL, sharing terms drawn from real…
- Legal Terminology Practice for Interpreter Certification · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 4Legal Terminology Practice for Interpreters: Court, Criminal, Immigration & More Copy and paste link below to get a copy of the terms…
- AI IS COMING FOR OUR INTERPRETING JOBS · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 2AI vs. Human Interpreters: A Deep Dive into the Future of Jobs and Ethics In this episode of 'Interpreters and Interrupters,' host Maritza discusses the potential impact of AI on…
- TIPS FOR PASSING INTERPRETING TESTS · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 27Maritza shares her personal experiences and challenges during interpreting tests and provides information on the different formats and requirements that will help you be…
- EMERGENCY ROOM INTERPRETER · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 8Emergency Room Interpreter: Chaos, Challenges, and Compassion Senior Spanish interpreter Elena Cruz shares her journey from starting as a phone interpreter to becoming an…
- INTERPRETER ETHICS: Lessons from Ippei Mizuhara and Protecting Client Privacy · 5 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of Interpreters and Interrupters, host Maritza discusses the case of Ippei Mizuhara, an interpreter who defrauded baseball star Shohei Ohtani, emphasizing the…
- ESSENTIAL VOICE CARE TIPS · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 9The vocal mechanism is explained, including how vocal folds work and the impact of breath and body posture. Maritza shares practical tips for voice care, such as warming up with…
- BECOME A PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETER NOW · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode, we explore the steps to becoming an interpreter in the United States. We delve into the differences between translators and interpreters, types of interpreting…
- CHALLENGES IN MEDICAL & CONFERENCE INTERPRETING · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 2Razan Roumany, shares her journey and experiences as an Arabic and Spanish medical and conference interpreter. Razan details her early inspiration to become an interpreter, her…
- INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES INTERPRETER CRISIS · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 3Indigenous Language Interpreting Is In Demand We delve into the world of interpreting indigenous languages, specifically Q'eqchi'. Featuring Jace Norton, founder and CEO of Maya…
- COMPASSION & ADVOCACY IN MEDICAL INTERPRETING · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 1Interpreters and Interrupters welcomes Ana Fauvet, a nationally certified medical interpreter and event organizer. They discuss the delicate balance of compassion and…
- THE MRI INCIDENT: Why Interpreters Need Eyes on Their Surroundings · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 7Maritza shares a safety-focused episode of Interpreters and Interrupters about paying attention to surroundings while interpreting, recounting a near-miss in radiology when she…
- WHAT ENGLISH ONLY REALLY MEANS · 8 min · Season 2 Episode 4This episode addresses the complexities and surprises faced by interpreters in their daily work, revealing that even simple words can pose challenges. The recent political…
