Interpreters & Interrupters

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this Practice: Medical Category Achy, Amniocentesis, Backflow, Bed Sore, Calcification, Epidural, Femoral Artery, Menstrual Cramp, Spina Bifida, Wrist and Knee Braces, X-Ray Dye, Bed Pan, Eye Jerking Legal Category Abscond a Monitori...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this Practice: Medical Category Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, also known as ERCP; Do not Resuscitate, also known as DNR; Vein Mapping; Vital Signs; Appendectomy; Deviated Septum; Discharge Paper; Implanted Loop Reco...

Inside the International Institute of Buffalo: Refugee Support and Language Services In this episode, Robert Thoren, Recruiting and Training Coordinator, at the International Institute of Buffalo (iiBuffalo.org), discusses their work in supporting refugees and asylum seekers, as well as their language services.  The institute's New American Integration department helps with housing and cultur...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this Practice: Medical Category Allergen, Atrophy, Auditory, Authorized Party, Bloating, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Cirrhosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Enuresis, Ferrous Sulfate, Genetic Counselor, Malnutrition, Maternal and Fetal Specialist,...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this practice: Medical Category Cerclage; Cervical Spine; Differentiation; Dilated Eye Exam; Early Labor; Emotional Well-being; Hoyer Lift; Myeloma; Nebulizer; Self Contained; Stye; Tear Duct; Test Strip; Tonsils.  Legal Category Con...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this practice: Medical Category - Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Bradycardia (aka Brady or Brady C); Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (aka CPAP); Desaturation (aka Desat); Endotracheal Tube; Incubator; Kangaroo Care  (aka Skin...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this practice: Legal and General Category - Election Terminology Electoral College, Delegates, Surrogates, Voting Booth, Constituents, Mail-in Ballot, Absentee Ballot, County Clerk, Election Official, Candidates, Write-in Candidate,...

Avoid Becoming Poor with a Zero Balance Budget. In this episode, learn how to avoid financial struggles by adopting a zero balance budget. The video guides you step-by-step on budgeting, including understanding the difference between poverty and being poor, tracking your income and expenses, and building an emergency fund. Practical advice on reducing unnecessary spending, getting an affordable ve...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this practice: Medical Category Wound Care, Sleep Deprivation, Respiratory Rate, Feeding Tube, Electrodes, Chemo Port, Bone Density, Diagnostic Imaging, Spinal Tap, Cardiomyopathy. Legal Category Rebuttal Evidence, Reason for Deviati...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL.  In this practice: Medical Category Range of Motion, Insomnia, Coronary Calcium Scan, Aseptic, Septic, Colitis, Nurse Case Manager, Pap Smear  Pap is actually an abbreviation for Papanicolaou; Heart Failure, Bariatric Surgery.  Legal Ca...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this practice: Medical Category   Insulin Pen, Advanced Directive, Atrium, Cholecystectomy, Blood Pressure Cuff, Congenital,  Diastolic,  Systolic. Legal Category Capias, Criminal Wrong, Detention Hearing, Disturbance, Driving Permit...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL. In this practice: Medical Category Root Canal, Gauge, Syndrome, Chicken Pox, Failure, Blood Vessel, Living Will, Monkey Pox, Lower Extremities, Triage Team, Legal Category Discovery,  Extenuating Circumstances, Exculpatory Evidence, Fil...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters, students, new and seasoned, and can be used for all languages, including ASL.   In this practice: Medical Category Strep Throat, Service Provider,  Doctor's Office, Podiatrist, Thrush, Cervix, Kidney Stones, Jaundice, Gallbladder. Legal Category Adjudicate,  Arraignment,  Assault and Battery, Arrest,  Plea H...

Ring of Fire is a weekly terminology practice that can be used by interpreters of all languages--including ASL. Includes medical, legal, and general terms and a useful Bonus. In this practice: Medical Category Strep Throat, Service Provider, Doctor's Office, Podiatrist, Thrush, Cervix,  Kidney Stones, Jaundice, Gallbladder. Legal Category Adjudicate, Arbitration, Arraignment, Assault and Batt...

Challenging weekly terminology practice session designed for interpreters of all levels and languages, including ASL. In this practice: Medical Chiropractic Touch; Complementary Medications; Squint; Strong Defenses; Body Contouring; Interventional Pain; Hypnotherapy; Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS); Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS); Acute Kidney Injury; Bioelectromagnetic The...

Challenging weekly terminology practice session designed for interpreters of all levels and languages, including ASL.  In this practice: Medical Antirejection; Shock Devices; Catheterization; Wound Vac; Prick Your Finger; Syringe Plunger; Allergen; Lithium Carbonate; Valve Leak; Swab Test. Legal Total Loss; Salvage Value; Settlement; Wrongful Death; Estate. Heirs; Statute of Limitations; Recidivis...

Challenging weekly terminology practice session designed for interpreters of all levels and languages, including ASL.  In this practice:  MEDICAL Interventional Pain, Lactation Consultant, Test Tube, Throbbing, Wheezing, Wisdom Teeth, Glucometer, Remission, Palpitating Pain, Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) LEGAL Without Prejudice, Withstanding, Victim Impact, Simple Assault, Restitution, Reques...

Challenging weekly terminology practice session designed for interpreters of all levels and languages, including ASL.  In this practice:   Medical Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Health Maintenance Organization, Point of Service, Health Savings Account,  Medicaid Managed Long-term Care, Medical Insurance Policy, Medical Savings Account, Out-of...

Jordana Avital is our first guest and talked about all aspects of working as an American Sign Language interpreter, but her insight applies to spoken interpreters too. A must watch if you are new to the interpreting world.  Send us Fan Mail