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Watch “The Interpreters: A Historical Perspective”

The film gives a historical perspective of how the profession developed from the League of Nations to the present day, particularly the introduction of the simultaneous interpretation mode, first used at the Nuremberg Trials, as many of the interpreters who worked there later became UN interpreters. To this end, more than 60 interpreters of all […]

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4 Most Important Persons in the Early History of Simultaneous Interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation has long history. It was always there as whispering interpretation, when the interpreter is literally saying interpretation into your ear. But the XX century brought innovations and inventions that made the profession the way it is today. Here are 4 people at the inception of it all.

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A New Funny Video about How Simultaneous Interpreters Work by Ewandro Magalhaes

  The work of a simultaneous interpreter is challenging, to put it mildly! Your attention is constantly divided among dozens of little tasks: following the logic of the speaker, making sure your interpretation sounds well in the target language, thinking about terminology, style, etc.   The former Chief Interpreter for the ITU, Ewandro Magalhães, explains […]

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Improving the Interpreter's Voice by Cyril Flerov and Michael Jacobs book cover

Announcement: Book “Improving the Interpreter’s Voice” is Published !

  We are happy to announce that our book on voice training for interpreters “Improving the Interpreter’s Voice” is now published and available worldwide from: http://www.lulu.com/shop/cyril-flerov-and-michael-jacobs/improving-the-interpreters-voice/paperback/product-22655699.html You can check out as a guest and do not need to create an account. The book also has a companion website with free voice training tips, vocal warmups, […]

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