Inside Interpreting

Interpreting humour, memes and the occasional rant.

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The very first episode of a new series of short videos

Dr Superterp vs AI Interpreting

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The problem with #Consecutive #interpreting notes.

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The cheat code for finding an interpreter.

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Introducing SuperTerp, the human hero to get you out of language jams.

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When the preacher says it's fine that they didn't send any notes.

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Why using automated evaluations of interpreting are a bad idea.

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This goes double for interpreting.

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There are two kinds of people in the world:

Those who have read Derrida

And those who understand Derrida.

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"I'm studying translation" =

I'm learning about CAT tools, deadlines, how to deal with projects that make no sense, and I know my local association already.

"I'm doing a degree in Translation Studies" =

I have very aesthetic notes. I can confidently pretend to understand Jacques Derrida. I wear flowers in my hair and talk about "beauty", "poetry", and "essence" a lot.

They are not the same.

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Infant died amid language barrier and 'lack of professional curiosity'

So, so sad. An inquest into tiny Izzah's death heard the tragedy was 'avoidable'

I really didn't think that I'd be ending 2025 asking how many babies needed to die before health authorities learned to do Interpreting properly but here we are.

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-infant-died-amid-language-10696005?trk=feed-detail_main-feed-card_feed-article-content

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-66605536

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Translators have a favourite Wordle strategy, a habit of speaking to their fridge, three ideas for novels.

Interpreters have secret strategies for rescuing a lost voice, a severe dislike of uncomfortable shoes, and strong opinions on notepads.

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Shoutout to translators who literally risk copyright infringement just to give us fans media

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Some translators get paid to do that officially.

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Interpreter Simulator

Character select screen.

Conference interpreter:

Strength-fits in small boxes

Weaknesses-distracted by free food.

Medical Interpreter:

Strengths-Cannot be flustered

Weaknesses-Puts others off eating with their anonymised stories.

Court Interpreter:

Strengths-Mastery of coffee vending machines

Weaknesses-Must validate parking within ten minutes

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Yeah, literary translation is cool

But have you ever realised that the Japanese game you're playing is only in English due to the coffee and panic of the localisation team?

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Don't compare yourself to anyone else. No-one shares online about the days they just sat in front of the TV and ate Doritos.

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Them: How's your prayer life?

Me: I just interpreted a three-hour seminar on tax regulations. I'd say it's pretty healthy!

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Linguists: What a cool language!

Interpreters: Watch while I use it to make the world a better place.