Korea Lacks Interpretation Services

Many in Korea believe that the foreigners residing in the country are not given fair and equal treatment in its courts. This is because there is a lack of professional interpreters in Korea that are able to interpret...        » read more

Morgan County Needs School Interpreters

Although it has been rumored that Morgan County will be deluged with refugees from Somali and Iraq, only 1 percent of the estimated 11 million refugees make Morgan County, Colorado their home...        » read more

Only One Spanish Interpreter in Johnson County is Causing a Courtroom Strain

In Johnson County, Iowa, the court system is relying on only one interpreter who is in place to translate for the growing number of Spanish speakers in the county. In the past, the state has funded programs offering Spanish...        » read more

Marion County Becomes Bilingual Due to Influx of Immigrants

Since the 1960s, Indiana has seen a large wave of immigration from various countries around the world, however, the largest influx has been from Spanish-speaking nations. This has been especially true in Marion...        » read more

Interpretation and Translation Needed for Hurricane Ike Victims

Interpreters and translators were recruited to help those suffering the brunt of Hurricane Ike. Many needed telephone interpretation for emergency services to enable communication for those in need at the devastation site whose ...        » read more

Quran Exhibition Needs Translators

The 16^th International Quran Exhibition will be held to enlighten the public regarding its concepts. Nevertheless, translators are needed to accomplish this education due to the complexity of the various...        » read more

Interpreter's Translation of Defense of Witness Testimony Disputed

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new Sotho interpreter is being sought for a judgment to be given to a defendant charged with drunk driving. The defendant, Judge Nkola Motata of Pretoria High Court, crashed his ...        » read more

Webcams Assist in Health Care Translation

Three Arizona hospitals are currently serving their Spanish-speaking emergency room patients with language interpretation on a new Webcam system. A staff of translators is available 24 hours a day ...        » read more

Translating Can be Spiritually Rewarding

At only twenty-eight years old, Luong Viet Dung has translated many great works of Japanese literature. Dung has translated these texts into Vietnamese and received much praise from critics and ...        » read more

First Global Advisory Council Meeting for Health Care Interpreters

On September 15^th and 16^th, a "think tank" will take place in Monterey, California to discuss how to improve the quality of medical care that is given to patients who do not speak English or are limited-English speakers...        » read more

Special Skill Needed for Simultaneous Interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation requires an interpreter to translate what is being said in one language and recite it in another language. This is often needed at meetings or a courtroom where individuals may speak ...        » read more

Somalian Refugees Victims of Botched Translations

It was recently discovered that Somalis who had found refuge in the Manchester area of England were given leaflets that were full of errors due to improper translation. There are about 10,000 Somalian ...        » read more

Maid Sentenced to Death Claims Interpreter Did Not Speak Her Dialect

Just last week a Sri Lankan nanny and house cleaner was sentenced to death for the alleged murder of a Saudi baby she was caring for. The nanny/house cleaner, Rizana Nafeek, spoke Tamil Kannadiga ...        » read more

"Othello" now "Otelo, Ang Moro ng Venecia" in a Filipino Production

The classic Shakespearean play "Othello" is currently being produced by a Filipino production company. The name of the play is now, "Otelo, Ang Moro ng Venecia" and is being directed by Ricky Abad ...        » read more

Interpretation Costs on the Rise in Ireland

In the last five years, interpretation costs for Norfolk police have doubled from £180,000 to £360,000. This is due to the large number of immigrants who have entered the country and need the assistance ...        » read more