My name is Dory Cristina Montenegro, I’m originally from Guatemala and I have lived in Minnesota for 13 years. I studied Political Science at Universidad...
read moreMeet Paula Ianelli: August’s Interpreter of the Month
August 10, 2021
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My name is Paula Ianelli and I actually started my journey as a translator and interpreter because of how curious I am. Contrary to many...
read moreMeet Tereza Braga: July’s Interpreter of the Month
July 15, 2021
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I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and my ancestry is western European. I was fortunate to have parents who had many opportunities...
read moreWhy Refugees and Asylum Seekers Need Access to Legal Interpreters
May 17, 2021
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The worldwide refugee population has more than doubled in only a decade. By the end of 2019, over 30 million people had fled their homeland due to conflict or...
read moreMeet Stefan Brechtel: May’s Interpreter of the Month
May 15, 2021
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Originally from the southwestern part of Germany, I came to the U.S. in 1995 to work at the German Pavilion at Disney World’s Epcot theme park....
read moreThe Unique Challenges of Conference Interpreting
May 7, 2021
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Becoming an interpreter is no easy feat. In addition to being bilingual, professional interpreters need specialized training, strong communication skills, and a great memory. Yet...
read moreINGCO International ASTM Certification
February 19, 2021
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INGCO International is proud to announce that it has earned the distinguished ASTM International Certification for Language Service Companies for both their interpreting and translation...
read moreCommunity Interpreters: Why Being Bilingual Isn’t Enough
February 5, 2021
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With over 25 million U.S. residents who speak English “less than very well”, the demand for interpreters sometimes exceeds the supply. To bridge the gap,...
read moreConfessions of a Lifelong Discriminator
December 10, 2020
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Remember a few years back when All Are Welcome Here lawn signs were all the rage? In the wake of a contentious election, rising racial...
read moreCommunity Interpreting 101
June 4, 2019
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What is community interpreting? The International Standards Organization, ISO, established criteria 13611:2014 with recommendations for community interpreting during oral and signed communication that enables access to services...
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