Apr 27, 20195 min read
15 tips for a successful appointment at the Greek Embassy with your interpreter
Very often, you will find me at the Greek Embassy interpreting. Some of the appointments last 1 hour, some 2 hours and some 5 minutes. With
Mar 23, 20193 min read
Why I don’t like the word “just”
When a client mentions “it’s just…” my alarm bells go off. Trying to downplay translators’ and interpreters’ work and efforts is not a good
Feb 28, 20195 min read
The day I interpreted inside the operating theatre
It’s 4 am. My alarm goes off. I get up. I get ready. I leave the house. I travel for about an hour. It’s pitch-black outside. I arrive at th
Jan 29, 20194 min read
The various types of interpreting
Let’s take a closer look at the various types, modes and settings of interpreting. Types are all those different labels or names given to in
Jan 17, 20194 min read
What is transcreation?
I know many of you find the word intriguing and are curious about it. So here are some interesting facts about transcreation from a transcre
Dec 20, 20180 min read
2018 a year in numbers
Another year has come to an end. 2018 brought more coffee, clients, events, projects, and words than any other year so far. This is Greek to
Dec 19, 20180 min read
Greek to Me 2018 highlights
From successful exams and assessments, to writing articles and being elected as committee member, 2018 had it all. These are the highlights.
Dec 18, 20184 min read
4 things that are not my job, why, and what I can do instead
Every now and then, a customer will get in touch with a request that doesn’t fall within my job description. I don't believe these reque
Nov 23, 20183 min read
Transliteration of names into and out of Greek
Greek has its own writing system. By writing system, I mean alphabet, script. The Greek alphabet is neither Roman, nor Sanskrit, nor...
