On 22-24 November 2019, the 3rd international conference of the BDÜ Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators took place in...

Sometimes you get the opportunity to do an assignment that makes you beam with joy. Like last night, when I had the pleasure to translate...

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...

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...

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...