Language Interpreting – Jessica

You know those talented multilingual people who effortlessly switch back and forth between languages, helping us understand what other people are saying in real time? Whether doing American Sign Language interpretation for Megan Thee Stallion at a concert, helping doctors and patients communicate, or working at the UN, interpreters facilitate conversations and understanding in so many ways. Today I’m talking with Jessica Escobar about her job as a court interpreter who works with Spanish and English speakers. We geek out about learning new words and talk about how formal interpretation differs from just asking your bilingual friend to translate.