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read moreTelephone interpreting takes place when you need a professional interpreter to connect with you and a limited-English proficient (LEP) individual via the telephone, either immediately or at a pre-scheduled time. Telephone interpreting is very effective for situations when you have an LEP individual who needs immediate attention or when you have a relatively simple dialogue that you need to engage in quickly and efficiently. It is also extremely helpful in situations where the parties are each located remotely and cannot meet in person.

read moreWhat happens when you're in need of an interpreter, but the conversation that needs to take place doesn't necessarily require an on-site interpretation session? You utilize professional telephonic interpretation services instead. Perhaps a nurse needs to collect a small amount of information to add to a patient's chart or an attorney needs to confirm a date or time regarding the investigation of her client. Here are a few examples of quick exchanges of information that do not necessarily warrant an on-site intepreration session.

read moreProfessional interpreters are utilized in every facet of our society. They are relied on to break down linguistic and cultural barriers in order to facilitate communication between individuals who do not speak the same language. An interpreter's understanding of the languages they speak should be comparable to an educated native speaker. They should be able to read the newspaper, understand jokes, read books, watch television and have in-depth conversations with ease. Oftentimes professional interpreters achieve this type of proficiency by living abroad immersing themselves in the language they are studying.

read moreInteracting with professional interpreters is a given in this day and age. Whether it be on-site interpretation, telephone interpretation or video remote interpreting (VRI), it's important to take into account the best practices associated with communicating through an interpreter. The following is a breakdown of how to best communicate with limited English proficient (LEP) individuals through a professional interpreter. These are a few helpful tips that will allow you to be more productive, clear and concise while engaged in an interpretation session.