by Joseph Featherstone | Sep 16, 2024 | Interpreting
Have you ever seen We Bought A Zoo? It’s one of my favorites. In the movie, Benjamin Mee buys a zoo, a decision that is as spontaneous as it is terrifying. He finds himself in a completely new environment, surrounded by people who know the ropes, while he feels like...
by Joseph Featherstone | Sep 9, 2024 | Interpreting
When it comes to communication, especially across language barriers, most people tend to overthink the process. They get caught up in the complexities of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, often missing the most straightforward strategy for effective multilingual...
by Joseph Featherstone | Sep 2, 2024 | Interpreting
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful business. Yet, despite the growing need for language services, many businesses still hesitate to fully embrace the use of interpreters. Often, this hesitation stems from deep-rooted beliefs that are outdated...
by Joseph Featherstone | Aug 29, 2024 | Interpreting
Let’s face it, courtroom proceedings are always tense. But it becomes even more difficult when you don’t speak the same language as the judge, jury, or lawyers, so you have to rely on a translator to help you navigate the complex legal jargon and ensure you fully...
by Joseph Featherstone | Aug 1, 2024 | Interpreting
I enjoy watching The Bachelor—it’s my guilty pleasure. But one contestant made me realize something as I watched. She continually said she just wanted a guy who would actually show up. Who would be present with her. It reminded me of the importance of showing up...
by Joseph Featherstone | Jul 29, 2024 | Interpreting
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in various fields, including language translation and interpretation. AI translation apps and devices are becoming increasingly popular because they offer convenience and are often more...
