Yes, we have great news for 2026. My name is Joanna, I am a qualified Polish–English interpreter and translator specialising in legal, public service, and community interpreting. I hold the DPSI (Law), DipTrans, and Community Interpreting qualifications, and have extensive experience in the UK justice system and the public sector. I am excited to work […]
ACIS has a new Secretary! Read More »
Cultural, religious and societal considerations While we all seem to understand fairly well the concept of privacy and personal space it seems yet again that personal choices where boundaries are concerned may be impacting on interpreters at such a deep level that I would like to share with you what I have been thinking about
Interpreting and emotional boundaries Read More »
If you are an interpreter, you must know the true meaning of words. This is a rule that needs to be taught in interpreting courses. When we learn about terms related to a particular subject we tend to read superficially and not dedicate time to fully understand where the terms come from. This leads to
Vicarious trauma pt.2 – promoting detachment Read More »
If you are an interpreter, you must know the true meaning of emotions. Everyone has expectations and ideas (grand or otherwise) of themselves – this leads them to feel and act in certain ways. Notice I did not say ‘people have anticipations’ (looking forward to what is coming, knowing it is good irrespective of how it will
Vicarious trauma pt.1 – the hoarding of emotions Read More »
A Message from Helena El Masri, Chair of ACIS As many of you know I have been actively working to raise standards in Community Interpreting. With a view to fostering a better understanding of the professionalism of community interpreters, I would like to invite you all to join the association today. Everyone can be an
ACIS set to ‘make a difference’ Read More »
Join the Chair of the Association for an update on the first and only Directory of Level 3 qualified interpreters in the UK. Register for this meeting at the link below after which you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining. Mark the date: Holders of the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting
ACIS Member Update Read More »
ACIS has officially launched the UK’s first Directory of qualified Community Interpreters Translators, linguists and public service interpreters have been well-represented in the UK by a few associations over the decades. After the CIoL, APCI was established in 1974, the ITI followed in 1986 and then the NRPSI was born as a regulator after an enquiry. Conference interpreters are represented by AIIC UK
