by Joseph Featherstone | Feb 2, 2024 | Interpreting
Each day in the life of an interpreter is a unique journey through languages, cultures, and ideas. It’s a role that demands linguistic prowess and an empathetic understanding of context and culture. In this blog, we’re going to step into the shoes of an...
by Joseph Featherstone | Feb 2, 2024 | Interpreting
Learning a new language is highly rewarding. Yet for many, it often feels like a Herculean task. And they aren’t wrong. Language is not just a collection of words and rules. It’s a living, breathing entity that embodies the culture, history, and soul of...
by Joseph Featherstone | Jan 3, 2024 | Interpreting
While academic programs lay the foundational stones of linguistic skills and theoretical knowledge, the journey to becoming a proficient interpreter extends far beyond the classroom walls. In this blog, we will dive into the less-charted territories of interpreter...
by Joseph Featherstone | Jan 3, 2024 | Interpreting
Before becoming CEO of Hands Up Communications, I worked with Go-React, a software company that helps teach performance-based skills online. At Go-React, I had the unique opportunity to evaluate over 120 interpreting programs across the United States. This experience...
by Joseph Featherstone | Nov 26, 2023 | Interpreting
In an increasingly diverse society, the need for effective communication in local government is more crucial than ever. From the DMV to social services, the ability to convey information clearly to all citizens, regardless of their language, is a matter of public...
by Joseph Featherstone | Nov 26, 2023 | Interpreting
Not every interpreter is equipped to handle legal interpreting. When I worked as a Certified translators Deaf interpreter I was not court-certified, but an urgent situation led me to step in when no other interpreters were available due to their obligation with the...
