You’ve seen it and might have felt it. But unless someone close to you is visually impaired, you might not have given braille language much thought. Although many of us understand that braille is critically important to blind readers, we don’t all fully understand it or how it works. So what is braille and how […]
They say, ‘when in Rome, do as the Romans do.’ But when it comes to business, it’s easier said than done when you’re speaking to a multilingual audience. In our globalized world, what IS the best way to speak to your audience to ensure your message resonates with as many attendees as possible? The truth […]
Over the past few years, the demand for educational interpreters has been steadily rising. More and more limited English proficiency (LEP), deaf, and hard of hearing students are entering the educational system by the year. And this naturally increases the need for someone to help them cross the language barrier. But what exactly do educational […]
Telemedicine is a convenient way of providing remote healthcare services through video conferencing providers, and it offers a range of benefits for patients and healthcare providers alike. But just like any other service, there are some advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine everyone should be aware of. From primary care consultations to psychotherapy and physical therapy, […]
The tools we use to communicate with each other are constantly changing and evolving, all in a bid to make the world a more connected place. But technology not only disrupts the way we communicate with each other. It’s also upending entire industrial sectors. While there are plenty of examples of this, one of the […]
Communication is key. How many times have you heard that message? It’s something that’s imprinted in all of us, yet many still overlook a common communication barrier: language! Causing misunderstandings and misinterpretations, language barriers often have a far more significant impact than we realize, language barriers are challenging for everyone involved. But there is an […]
Most of us know that professional interpreting is always best done by native or near-native speakers. These linguists need expert knowledge of the cultural and linguistic nuances of the languages they work with. If you’ve ever planned a multilingual event, you might have noticed that your language service provider enquired about the target audience or […]
Interpreters are there to help people that don’t speak the same languages communicate with each other. But aside from just translating between source and target languages, interpreters also have to interpret human behavior and emotions. Not just spoken words. And this is where emotional intelligence comes into play. But why is emotional intelligence in interpreting […]
Working as an interpreter allows linguists to help shape the future. It’s a career that offers lifelong learning experiences. It teaches linguists to learn as much as possible about diversity and human nature while also building on their own personal strengths. But just like every other employee in the world, there are some things interpreters […]
The global health crisis stopped social gatherings in their tracks last year. And even throughout the first quarter of 2021, there has been a lot of uncertainty. But the good news is that we’re slowly bouncing back. Although getting back to normal will take some time, the team at Day Interpreting is excited to see […]
Virtual interpreting services were on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. The global health crisis further necessitated a shift to remote language solutions in healthcare environments. Not to mention, the need to bridge the gap in communication between healthcare providers and limited English proficient (LEP) patients will increase even more […]
A few years ago, the idea of offering healthcare through the use of video conferencing and reaching limited English proficient (LEP) patients through Virtual Remote Interpreting sounded somewhat farfetched. But telemedicine is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here. And it’s an area that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Over the years, technological advancements […]
