Access – Communication – Equality
Am I a people-pleaser? There are many traits associated with People-pleasing which may include: being agreeable – being conflict-averse – having difficulty saying no – being stressed or overwhelmed – being passive aggressive – being...
First Tutors Recently I began learning Spanish, my third language. I started with a private tutor, Enrique, from First Tutors before embarking on a ¡Vamos! Beginners course. Enrique Alvarez Villanueva is an online,...
I bring to an end regular interpreting with BBC News. Over the last 30 years my days interpreting for BBC News would begin with a 3.30am alarm call and then a 90 minute...
What is it? Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To counter these feelings, you might end up working harder...
How does a BSL/English interpreter celebrate 30 years as a Register Qualified Interpreter here in the UK? Well I’m British so I’ll do it quietly… But seriously, I’ll be investing in the future...
Businesses that are agile; able to diversify and respond to industry changes – have every chance of thriving. Remote working Although I had reservations about working remotely – I tried it! My uncertainty...
COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of technology both professionally and personally the world over; Sign Language Interpreters are no exception. Interpreting services incur costs for the organisations who book them. These organisations...
Structure; pros and cons The pros, of course, are very clear: flexibility, undeniable autonomy and a commute that consists of walking down the hallway, perhaps a flight of stairs or a stroll to...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this years Visual Language Professionals conference happened online. This excellent, virtual experience is down to the hard work of the members involved – they made it happen! Creating...
Where do you seek professional support? Peer support isn’t always apparent in the profession of sign language interpreting. However, support occurs informally and on an ad hoc basis all the time. But, did...
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