September 2013

10 things I learned from my one-day field trip in court interpreting

My wife Emily and I recently celebrated our 22nd anniversary. I made plans to accompany her as an observer as she interpreted in court. Afterward, we traveled to a beautiful little cabin in the mountains where we escaped for a brief celebration. A few years ago, we were short on legal interpreters. Emily asked me …

10 things I learned from my one-day field trip in court interpreting Read More »

people, man, adult

When an Interpreter’s Ethics are Tested

Lately I have had a couple of difficult cases that tested my ethical professionalism. Case number one. Mr. Gabriel Dominguez (obviously I changed the names or else I would be in trouble for confidentiality issues) had a serious injury on the job which required surgery and extensive therapy. A nurse case manager worked closely and …

When an Interpreter’s Ethics are Tested Read More »

Liar, Liar. What’s an interpreter to do?

Every once in a while, I find myself interpreting for someone I’m quite sure is packing a pretty good lie. There are the common lies among undocumented workers: the purchased ID, fake names, and Social Security number. When the patient is asked his name, he pauses to remember what it is. When asked for the …

Liar, Liar. What’s an interpreter to do? Read More »

Special Course

Request for Customized Course

Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.

Contact Us