Interpretation Skills needed to be a professional interpreter Interpreting is a highly specialized profession that requires training and practice. Professional-level interpreters acquire and…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Industry Speed or efficiency? Why some languages seem faster than others Sometimes when working with an interpreter, the speed and length of the their interpretation may…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Interpretation Interpreter protocols and what they mean: FAQ Interpreting is a well-established profession with many protocols and standards. These protocols might seem a…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
ASL A brief history of American Sign Language (ASL) In its short, 200-year history, American Sign Language (ASL) has seen both incredible advancements and…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Interpretation How to host a video meeting or telehealth call with an interpreter A video interpreter is essential for a successful remote video consultation with limited-English proficient patients…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Translation Translation & Localization Why your written materials should be in plain language Over a quarter of Americans struggle with literacy: 42 million Americans cannot read, and 50…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Finance New guidelines for financial institutions serving LEP customers On January 13, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a statement encouraging financial institutions to make…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Compliance Compliance Taglines and Notices of Nondiscrimination – What’s now required? On June 12, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Interpretation What if I don’t know which language my patient/customer is speaking? There are roughly 6,500 languages and dialects spoken worldwide, so the possibilities, especially if the…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025
Industry Common acronyms in the language services industry explained If you’re new to the industry or want to review common language services acronyms, Propio…Marissa ThienesOctober 8, 2025