Have you forgotten an anniversary?! We haven't. University of Wolverhampton, UK, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their BA (hons) Interpreting BSL/English program. My guests are Prof Megan Lawton, Sen Lecturer Sarah Bown, and former Sen Lecturer Rebecca Fenton-Ree. We follow their stories, we learn a part of the history of our sign language interpreting profession. Live Conference: Deaf Studies and Interpreting Conference Tickets, Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite Here are short biographies of my guests. Megan Lawton, Professor of Learning and Teaching in Academic Practice bec ..read more

The Rhythm of an Interpreter's Life Let's dance! OK, maybe not. Today we hear from a seasoned interpreter from the USA, Anne. She answers the same questions I put to the others in the last few episodes. Her answers discuss Name Signs, having a good place to safely discuss our challenges and learn from each other, and how language deprivation and the lack of incidental learning affects how we produce our interpretation and our decision-making process. It is great to hear from you. Enjoy, relax, learn. Support the show Don't forget to tell a friend or colleague! Click below! Listen & f ..read more

It's MY turn, no....it's YOUR turn to talk. Today we get more answers from sign language interpreters on the questions below, today we get answers from Karolina and Filip in the Czech Republic. I gave them the same three questions from last episode to answer how they wanted. 1. What is one of the biggest challenges you have when it comes to working as a sign language interpreter? 2. What was one of the most memorable moments from the podcast for you? 3. What one perspective of yours about sign language interpreting has changed since your first started interpreting? Want to answer any of th ..read more

Who me?!! Yes, you! Today we get some thoughts from three sign language interpreters from three countries, Poland, the USA, and the United Kingdom. I gave them three questions to answer how they wanted. Now we hear their insightful responses. 1. What is one of the biggest challenges you have when it comes to working as a sign language interpreter? 2. What was one of the most memorable moments from the podcast for you? 3. What one perspective of yours about sign language interpreting has changed since your first started interpreting? Want to answer any of these or ask me a question? Click h ..read more

Who me?!! Yes, you! Today we get some thoughts from three sign language interpreters from three countries, Poland, the USA, and the United Kingdom. I gave them three questions to answer how they wanted. Now we hear their insightful responses. 1. What is one of the biggest challenges you have when it comes to working as a sign language interpreter? 2. What was one of the most memorable moments from the podcast for you? 3. What one perspective of yours about sign language interpreting has changed since your first started interpreting? Want to answer any of these or ask me a question? Click h ..read more

April Fools!!!  OK, not really. No, really. Maybe. Humor is a fun and challenging thing to interpret. Shall we discuss it more? Yes! In this combination episode of Tips and Comedy, we'll explore the fun topic of humor, specifically how to interpret it. Or at least, how we need to make it work just as well as any other message we interpret. Enjoy this April Fool's Day fun. Support the show Don't forget to tell a friend or colleague! Click below! Listen & follow on SPOTIFY. (https://interpretersworkshop.com/SPOTIFY) Listen & follow on APPLE PODCASTS. (https://interpretersworks ..read more

April Fools!!!  OK, not really. No, really. Maybe. Humor is a fun and challenging thing to interpret. Shall we discuss it more? Yes! In this combination episode of Tips and Comedy, we'll explore the fun topic of humor, specifically how to interpret it. Or at least, how we need to make it work just as well as any other message we interpret. Enjoy this April Fool's Day fun. Support the show Don't forget to tell a friend or colleague! Click below! Listen & follow on SPOTIFY. (https://interpretersworkshop.com/SPOTIFY) Listen & follow on APPLE PODCASTS. (https://interpretersworks ..read more

"Interpreter sense" is real! It tingles in the presence of spoken and signed nonsense! OK, maybe such a tingling is exactly true. You tell me. But in this episode, I'll tell you how I compare a designated sign language interpreter, a default interpreter, and a comfortable interpreter (when you have a client you see often). Should they be separated? Are the codes of conduct different for each? How do we tell? Think deeply about this topic, it may just be you! Support the show Don't forget to tell a friend or colleague! Click below! Listen & follow on SPOTIFY. (https://interpretersworksh ..read more

I don't make webs, but I do have a special "interpreter sense" that warns me of what people really mean! This InterpreTip discusses what it means to be a designated interpreter. We can learn a lot about our decision-making, empowerment, ethics, communication management, and more from the responsible designated interpreter and the deaf professional they support. Next week we will compare the responsibilities of a designated interpreter with that of the community interpreter who works in a variety of places and situations every week. Give me your thoughts, send a voicemail with the link below ..read more

"How can you have any curd rice, if you don't keep your mouth shut?!" Today we go back to India for more conversation with Amaresh. He tells us about how the professional sign language interpreting organization in India was established. We discuss how travel affects us as humans and as sign language interpreters. We touch on technology's influences, ethics, and more. Listen to learn about a dish I had never heard of Curd Rice. Enjoy! Click here to listen and follow on SPOTIFY. (https://interpretersworkshop.com/SPOTIFY) Click here to listen and follow on APPLE PODCASTS. (https://interpreters ..read more