16 Jun False Friends

Posted at 05:01h in Community Interpreting, Court Interpreting, Interpreting, Odds & Ends, Recent Posts, Translation by Observer Editor 1 Comment

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This article by Janis Palma was first published two years ago, almost to the date. It is a good reminder of the importance of proper terminology and the traps we face in our work – both translators and interpreters! ©Janis Palma- 2014 Beware of false...

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12 May What is happening to my brain?

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by Janis Palma, USCCI, NCJIT-S I can remember how to say “Compass Rose” and “boatswain” in Spanish at the drop of a hat, but I cannot remember what I ate for lunch 2 days ago. I can recall every word of a 2-minute narrative by a...

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14 Apr The Richness of Rituals

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This article by Janis Palma was originally published on Aug 22, 2011. Janis gives us some insights into her rituals and encourages us to look into our own behavior. Enjoy!   – by Janis Palma © 2011     As I was putting on my make-up...

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28 Jan Conference: Speakers 2017

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21 Jan Conference: Saturday and Sunday Sessions 2017

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21 Sep Advocacy

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22 Jul The Robot Interpreter

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The balance between detachment and involvement is a very difficult one. So is the balance between lexical accuracy and pragmatic accuracy. By Janis Palma   I recently heard a fellow interpreter on the witness stand for the first time. Of course, I was curious, and...

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21 Apr About Us

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27 Mar From the NAJIT Board: The Future of the NJITCE

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NOTE: NAJIT Certification was retired in 2012

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19 Sep The Wealthy Interpreter – Basking in the Wealth of Interpreting: A Different Point of View

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* Maria Teresa Perez is a Spanish language interpreter.  She has been a certified Spanish interpreter since 1996, previously applying her skills in California, and now as a Staff Interpreter with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County Vicinage. In her spare time, Maria...

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