During my studies I got to interpret countless speeches simply to practice or to prepare for exams. And I always kept score. Most...

If you want to stay fit for demanding assignments you need to train your concentration and response in the booth. With simultaneous...

Let me be honest with you: Translating is not just about looking up a word in the dictionary. And it’s certainly not going through a...

As interpreters we will hardly be closer to anyone but our spouses or co-workers. After all, a standard interpretation booth measures...

Did you know that the German city of Essen has 376 kilometres of cycle tracks and is the third greenest city in Germany? Now, Essen has...

It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been a freelancer for 10 years now. In June 2006 I started my own business. So much has happened since. I...

Two sets of eyes are better than one. That’s the basic philosophy behind any good translation, especially when it comes to very demanding...

Test, test! Every speaker uses different techniques to check whether their mic is turned on. Some will make a lot of fuss and blow into...