Language Global Solutions

By Sergio M. Alarcón Artificial Intelligence has moved from being a future promise to becoming a daily presence in our work as interpreters. Denying it would be naïve; embracing it without questioning it would be dangerous. As with any powerful tool, AI amplifies both...

After more than 50 years interpreting for global leaders, Olympic athletes, scientists, and policymakers, I’m still asked a question that cuts to the core of our profession: Are interpreters just invisible messengers — or are we co-protagonists in the communication...

In interpretation and translation, both accuracy and precision are essential. The distinction between precision and accuracy is crucial in the realm of interpretations and translations. While often used interchangeably, these terms have distinct meanings that...

Clear and precise language is crucial in conveying messages, building relationships, and facilitating international business. When it comes to language solutions, there is often a disconnect between what people know is important and needed, and what they know they are...

The Day the World Went Silent: A Thought Experiment on a Future Without Human Interpreters Imagine this. You're at the United Nations. Delegates from 193 countries have gathered. The room hums with anticipation, but something feels… off. There are no headsets. No...

After more than five decades in this profession, I have learned that there is no single type of interpreter. We are a diverse community, yet we all share something in common: the desire to serve and the ability to turn emotions into words. The Protagonist This...

At nearly every conference I attend, there’s always that moment—during a coffee break, in the hallway, or after a session—when someone walks up to me, eyes wide with curiosity, and asks: “How do you do it?”  You listen, process, and speak at the same time. They...

In over 50 years of walking this fascinating and demanding path of conference interpreting, I have often heard a phrase that stayed with me: This is a throat‑cut profession. These were the words—half‑joking, half‑serious—of Dr. Juan Luis Álvarez Gayou, former...

The Dunning-Kruger Effect in the Interpreting World As a seasoned interpreter who has worked across five continents and with dozens of languages in high-stakes environments, I’ve seen brilliance — and I’ve seen well-meaning overconfidence derail entire events. One...

I recently had the privilege of engaging in a meaningful conversation with Hilda Tejada, former president of the Mexican Association of Conference Interpreters (CMIC), current faculty member at the University of Massachusetts...