Does medical translation play a part to beat the COVID-19 pandemic? by Target Language Translation Services - June 21, 2021 A year ago this month, tech billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates told fellow donors at the Global Vaccine Summit that to beat the COVID-19 pandemic, the world would need a "breakthrough in generosity" as well as one in science. Exactly 12 months later the worldwide distr...

Do you know about the difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpretation? by Target Language Translation Services - July 9, 2021 There are two primary modes of interpretation — simultaneous and consecutive. Both are utilized to bridge language and cultural barriers, but it's vital to understand how and when to use both types. If you are not so sure whether to use consecutive or simulta...

What is Over the Phone Interpretation? by Target Language Translation Services - July 25, 2021 Over the phone interpretation(OPI), which is also often referred to as telephone interpreting, takes the form of a 3-way telephone conference call between two individuals who do not speak the same language, and a third-party interpreter， aiming to help people speaking different languages understand each ...

What is sign language interpreting? by Target Language Translation Services - September 27 2021 Sign languages are visual communication, using hand and finger shapes, movement, body language and facial expressions to convey meaning, which are the primary forms of communication of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. They are also effective communication techniques for people with disabilities ...

How do you translate a medical notes? by Target Language Translation Services - November 29 2021 Going to see a doctor due to an injury or illness is a common practice that takes place every day all over the world. After diagnosing the patient, the doctor prepares a handwritten note so the patient may purchase a prescription. The handwriting on the note is often indecipherable to us. Doctors use u...

The importance of language services during COVID-19 by Target Language Translation Services - December 03 2021 The coronavirus pandemic is intensifying language access issues in health care – problems that could be putting both patients and interpreters, as well as the broader public, at risk. For example, roughly 25 million people in the U.S. speak no or limited English, needing the help of an in...

Why are senior care language services important? by Target Language Translation Services - December 14 2021 Doctor visits can be stressful. They can be even more stressful if there is a language barrier blocking effective communication between the patient and the doctor. Using professional medical interpretation services in senior care is essential to providing Limited English Proficiency (LE...

What is conference interpretation? by Target Language Translation Services - December 24 2021 With the world and workplace is always evolving, becoming more globalized by the day, there are some situations that require an interpreter such as conferences, large gatherings, seminars, etc. When you give a lecture to a large number of people who might be limited English speakers; the best choice is to...