Lessons From Uhura: The Future of Interpretation
I admit it: I'm a fan of Star Trek. It started with The Next Generation when I was a teenager and we finally got cable TV. Deep Space Nine was…
My mantra this week
It’s oral exam and interpreting exam week! Coffee is a requisite drink, and it has to be in the right mug, of course.
Three little interpreters
... are also teaching at the Fachakademie für Sprachen und international Kommunikation in Weiden/OPf., where one of their students very creatively drew them on the blackboard for this year's open…
Some cool figures
... from this past academic year here in Weiden: 1 building2 schools15 rooms5 languagesover 50 different subjects25 different final written exams21 different oral final exams= 46 examinations in total, resulting…
Liaison interpreting in its purest form and maybe a new business idea
This week I had my first liaison interpreting assignment, accompanying a delegation from India during their visit to Germany and the Biofach exhibition in Nuremberg. While I have interpreted at…
An AI experiment – and some thoughts on the future of our profession
It seems like ChatGPT is popping up everywhere right now. In fact, I just read a colleague's post about using it for researching her next blog post. This inspired me…
A bit worse for wear but happy
This week, it was time again for the meeting of my favorite customer that takes place twice a year. Four days of intense discussions, interesting talks, and also fun, not…
Can I brag a little?
Last week, I got to interpret at the registrar's office for the registration for the marriage of a German-British couple. I had only spoken with the bride on the phone,…
Back in the booth
This week was my first assignment in a booth since the big C hit. I have interpreted since, but not in an actual physical booth, on-site, with a partner in…
A matter of the ears
Last week I had my first in-person interpreting assignment in a long time, and it was just wonderful. Everyone was so happy to be able to meet again, and with…