Just this week, the White House revealed a preview of their student loan forgiveness application form. They also stated that the application form will be published in both English and Spanish, designed around people with disabilities. Applicants will not need to log in with a federal student aid ID, nor upload any documents, but they […]

Markets Insider recently published this article about how the US might be heading into a major recession. According to the article, Professor Jeremy Siegel is claiming that the Federal Reserve doesn’t see that inflation rates are easing, therefore, the Federal Reserve plans to increase interest rates to combat what they see as high inflation rates, […]

Monterey Language Services is looking for Spanish medical interpreters in Richmond, CA. This is to cover our assignments in the area on a regular basis. If you are available and have completed 100 hours of CCHI approved interpreter training, could you briefly let us know your experience, rate, and how far you are from CA […]

Translation and interpretation are popular services because of the needs of today’s globalized society. Every day, we are busy with helping people communicate through translation and interpretation activities. We might take them for granted today, but how did they happen in the past when cultures met one another? We decided to move the clock back […]

Without a proper interpreter or translator around, a phenomenon that some might call the “telephone game” could occur. Normally, the “telephone game” is a common game for a large group of people, usually children in a classroom, who take turns whispering in each other’s ears in succession; the objective of the game is to see […]

Following on our last blog about language trends, we would like to share an example of what’s going on in the language industry regarding language access. The Association of Language Companies recently announced that the US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a new rule to improve language access in healthcare settings. This […]

Last week, we referenced this article by the American Translators Association that detailed the case of a Cameroon citizen applying for asylum in the United States. The individual reportedly spoke a pidgin variety of English, and was unable to fully understand the proceedings nor provide a testimony that was able to be recorded accurately. The […]

It’s no secret that gas prices are rising, making transportation a much more difficult and costly process for anyone who needs to drive to get to their destination. But also, everyone has been experiencing the effects of inflation. What would have cost maybe a dollar or two previously is maybe double its price. As a […]

Monterey Language Services is looking for 3-4 Spanish medical interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services to federally funded productive health care facilities in Richmond and Antioch, CA. Requirements: Have completed 100 hours of CCHI approved interpreter training Experienced with in-person medical interpretation Have reliable transportation to and from Richmond or Antioch Enjoy working with young […]

Some of the most critical languages to interpret for are those that are indigenous, especially given how rare native speakers of these languages are. In today’s post, we will be listing several of Mexican Indigenous languages and where they are from and where they are most commonly spoken in the US. 1. Triqui There are […]