EXPERT TIPS FROM A LEGAL INTERPRETER

About this episode

Athena Matilsky discusses her journey into interpreting and the nuances between medical and court interpreting.

From Language Lover to Interpreter: A Conversation with Athena Matilsky Athena shares her journey into interpreting, which began with a love for Spanish. Athena describes the differences between medical and court interpreting. She also emphasizes the importance of rigorous training, self-evaluation, and preparing for challenging certification exams. Athena reveals her passion for interpreting under pressure, her geeky approach to mastering interpreting skills, and the importance of comm...

People in this episode

Guest: Athena Matilsky

Topics covered

• legal interpreting
• medical interpreting
• certification exams
• training
• self-evaluation
• interpreting skills

Keywords

• legal interpreter
• Spanish
• interpreting training
• certification
• interpreting under pressure

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