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Why Location is Important When Hiring Conference Interpreters

1 Comment / Conference Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / January 19, 2017 / conference, Conference Interpreting, interpreter ethics, interpreting, language services, translators

You are hosting a multilingual event that requires multilingual conference interpreters. Professional conference interpreters are not cheap. A person might feel that doctors and attorneys are expensive. However, the legal and medical professionals will be quick to point out that their fees are quite reasonable considering the amount of years of secular education required and […]

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Court Programs and Services Need Language Access

1 Comment / Legal Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / December 30, 2016 / Court, court interpreter, language services, Legal Interpreting

Mr. Martinez is scheduled to appear in court. When he arrives at the courthouse, he asks the receptionist, “Hello, I go court?” She points to some security guards next to an X-ray machine. The very nervous and somewhat confused man approaches them and says, “Hello, I go court?” They gesture for him to clear his

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Conference Interpreting Tool Box Talks

1 Comment / Conference Interpreting, Interpreting, OSHA, Safety, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / December 29, 2016 / Conference Interpreting, court interpreter, interpreters, interpreting, language services, Safety, Safety tips, Safety training, Tool Box Talks

Tool Box talks have proven to be an extraordinarily successful part of many safety programs that construction companies use. What makes them so great? They are brief, saving time and money. Large groups receive the same instruction. They are tailored to specific safety needs and trends. They boost team spirit, morale, and safety culture. Finally,

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When Good People Are Unethical- Transparency (Interpreting)

1 Comment / Ethics, Interpreting, Medical Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / November 19, 2016 / ethics, interpret, interpreter ethics, interpreter training, interpreting, language services, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter, workers comp., Workers compensation

Imagine this, instead of hiring a professional interpreter who is familiar and cognizant of the code of ethics, an untrained bilingual person is hired to simply cover the assignment. Without proper knowledge and training, the bilingual person serving as an “interpreter” will most likely unconsciously commit serious ethical violations while at the same time thinking

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How Conference Interpreting Can Improve Diversity and Inclusion

1 Comment / Conference Interpreting, Ethics, Interpreting, Interpreting for company meetings, Safety, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / October 31, 2016 / Assuring accuracy for your peace of mind, conference, Conference Interpreting, Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, interpreter ethics, interpreter training, interpreters, language services, translators

Have you ever found yourself listening to a group of people speaking another language that you don’t understand? At first, curiosity kicks in and you simply speculate as to what they are saying. But then a few of them laugh and your insecurities surface. Our imaginations tend to run wild at times. “Are they laughing

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Alfonso Interpreting now offers CPR and First Aid Training in Spanish and English!

1 Comment / CPR and First Aid, Medical Interpreting, Safety, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / October 29, 2016 / CPR, CPR Training, First Aid, language services, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter, Safety tips, Safety training

Why are we offering CPR and First Aid Training in Spanish and English? For the last ten years, Alfonso Interpreting has provided interpreters in a variety of settings, including workers’ compensation cases. It is gratifying to serve our community and contribute to the healing process of individuals devastated by workplace injuries. However, it can

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Why do Court Interpreters Need this Information?

1 Comment / Ethics, Legal Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting, Workers' Comp / EOAlfonso / September 30, 2016 / court interpreter, interpreter ethics, language services, Legal Interpreting, simultaneous, spanish, workers comp., Workers compensation

Trials are expensive. A good number of lawyers love them. Some attorneys hate them. Many persons have vowed to have their day in court, and that day usually involves a trial. Disagreements are why trials exist. When individuals cannot agree or are at an impasse, this formal examination is brought before a competent court of

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Three Traits Conference Interpreters Must Have

1 Comment / Conference Interpreting, Interpreting, Interpreting for company meetings / Jeffrey Alfonso / August 30, 2016 / conference, Conference Interpreting, court interpreter, interpreter ethics, interpreters, interpreting, language services, Networking

Conference interpreters must possess many traits, not the least of which is language knowledge. Here are my top 3: Confidentiality Flexibility Quick thinking Let me share with you a recent experience that illustrate the three qualities mentioned on the outset of this article. It all started when one of our international clients requested us to

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Guess who passed the federal court interpreter certification written examination?

3 Comments / Legal Interpreting, Uncategorized / EOAlfonso / July 30, 2016 / Court, court interpreter, language services, Legal Interpreting, Legal interpreting certification, simultaneous

Do you have any idea what the federal court interpreter certification examination is? According to the Administrative Office of United States Courts, “the use of competent federal court interpreters in proceedings involving speakers of languages other than English is critical to ensure that justice is carried out fairly for defendants and other stakeholders.” For that

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How can you ensure your legal interpreter is skilled?

3 Comments / Ethics, Experience, Legal Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting, Translation, Uncategorized, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / July 16, 2016 / court interpreter, interpreting, language services, Legal Interpreting, simultaneous, spanish, Workers compensation

First and foremost, there is no room for mistakes for interpreters in a legal proceeding. A mistake with just one word can be detrimental to a person’s life, liberty, and future, resulting in a grave injustice. The nuances of language in a court case demand complete familiarity with legal terminology and fluency in the languages

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Why Location is Important When Hiring Conference Interpreters

Court Programs and Services Need Language Access

Conference Interpreting Tool Box Talks

When Good People Are Unethical- Transparency (Interpreting)

How Conference Interpreting Can Improve Diversity and Inclusion

Alfonso Interpreting now offers CPR and First Aid Training in Spanish and English!

Why do Court Interpreters Need this Information?

Three Traits Conference Interpreters Must Have

Guess who passed the federal court interpreter certification written examination?

How can you ensure your legal interpreter is skilled?

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