Introduction Eugene ‘Gene’ Mathey is a lecturer at North West University and has an MA in interpreting. He is a professional interpreter with almost 20 years experience in the industry. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation. 1) Why is language fluency so important for interpreters? Having the required language proficiency is the main… Continue reading Interpreter Building Blocks with Eugene Mathey
Category: Skills Development
How to build your Vocabulary Word Bank
Interpreting is a highly skilled profession that requires linguistic fluency, a good memory, listening skills, intellect, emotional and social awareness. No two days are the same – and this makes each encounter that more exciting! It’s near impossible to know and understand every single industry-specific jargon; even the most knowledgeable and experienced interpreter will encounter… Continue reading How to build your Vocabulary Word Bank