Yelena McCafferty
If I were to make a film about translators...
New films featuring translators and interpreters can give insight into our work but there has to be an interesting storyline.
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Yelena McCafferty
- Jan 2, 2021
- 3 min
Preparing for a medical interpreting assignment
When preparing for an assignment, in addition to studying the background material supplied by the client, you can use online resources.
Yelena McCafferty
- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
When you book a telephone interpreter
Prepare the interpreter by telling them the context. When you go to a meeting, you want to know what it’s about, don’t you?
Yelena McCafferty
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
Putin's interpreters
What is it like to be President Putin’s interpreter? Three of his interpreters share some insights into the profession.
Yelena McCafferty
- Sep 7, 2019
- 2 min
The nitty-gritty of interpreting practice
Few people would need convincing that interpreting requires a practitioner to possess a wide range of skills, with language proficiency bein
Yelena McCafferty
- Jul 29, 2018
- 3 min
In one Ear and out the Other
In our work as interpreters, trust with the party we are working for is paramount, and we act under privilege, just as doctors and lawyers d
Yelena McCafferty
- Nov 21, 2017
- 2 min
Drama with an interpreter
A scene in BBC’s drama Love, Lies and Records portrays what public service workers should be aware of when working with an interpreter.
Yelena McCafferty
- May 2, 2017
- 6 min
Translating Trump
Political observers believe that one of the things which brought Trump to power is his simplicity and approachability. We analyse his langua
Yelena McCafferty
- Dec 19, 2016
- 4 min
User-Friendly
It is reassuring that some organisations, which use interpreters on a regular basis, train and issue guidelines for their staff to follow wh
Yelena McCafferty
- Aug 2, 2016
- 2 min
Non-disclosure and confidentiality
As professional translators and interpreters, we are obliged to observe confidentiality in all of the work we do, whether we translate your
Yelena McCafferty
- May 3, 2016
- 4 min
The Value Chain
Numerous books have been written and dozens of courses designed for interpreters, but times are changing and so should our approach to the w
Yelena McCafferty
- Feb 12, 2016
- 2 min
The hidden side of public service interpreting
Public service interpreting is a vital job. With that come certain hazards and risks. You come across people of all walks of life, distresse
Yelena McCafferty
- Oct 27, 2015
- 2 min
Latest language gadgets: opportunities or threats?
Language gadgets, a touchy subject for many professional linguists, appeared in the spotlight of The Gadget Show on Channel 5 this week. And
Yelena McCafferty
- Jul 10, 2009
- 3 min
Some Tips for Interpreters to Remember
What makes a good consecutive interpreter? Proficient interpreters don’t just speak the languages they interpret from and into. They start e
Yelena McCafferty
- Feb 24, 2009
- 1 min
Why a Registrar may ask for an Interpreter…
Registering a birth/marriage is an important procedure with own rules, and registrars need to make sure applicants understand the process.
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