Ten years ago, in an effort to address language barriers, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department implemented a policy to have an authorized list of interpreters, ensuring every resident's ...

One of the most intimidating parts of international travel is the language barrier you’re bound to encounter upon entering a foreign country. While English is widely spoken throughout the world these ...

The medical terminology used at your doctor’s appointment can be confusing…even when English is your first language. In medicine, patients with limited English proficiency are more likely to get the ...

As the world strives to achieve equity in all sectors, including education, many European colleges began offering scholarships to international students. Similarly, learning institutions in this ...

In Medford and Somerville, 29% of people five years and older speak a language other than English at home, in part due to both cities’ relatively large foreign-born populations. Highly represented ...

Handoffs are one of the most dangerous times in a patient’s care: As one team of caregivers passes a case to the next shift, a clinician might neglect to jot down an important observation, forget to ...

Imagine getting an opportunity to visit a foreign country for work or vacation. While the excitement of exploring new places and experiencing different cultures is high, the worry of not knowing the ...

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A “clear and significant” language barrier cost faced by non-native English-speaking scientists has been quantified by a University of Queensland-led international survey. The study, led by UQ’s Dr ...

Salvador Ordorica is the CEO of The Spanish Group LLC, a first-class international translation service that translates over 90 languages. As the CEO of an emerging powerhouse in the international ...