linguist lounge

ALS Interpreter   /   Analysis and Comment   /   26 February 2012

'I created a profile on ALS linguist lounge some time in December; I was automatically assigned to Tier 2. I never attended any sort of ALS assessments and was not issued with any sort of ALS identification.'

Interpreting Frustration   /   HMCTS Interpreting Reports   /   26 February 2012

'Shall I then conclude that it only takes a plane ticket to become an ALS interpreter and next day you can interpret in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts in the UK?'

UK Interpreter   /   Analysis and Comment   /   26 February 2012

'I can see I am a Tier 1 interpreter on ALS linguistlounge - no assessment, no formal qualifications, no proof whatsoever I can actually interpret'

Interpreter   /   Analysis and Comment   /   25 February 2012

'Now I am slowly shifting towards written translations and work with corporate clients. I have collated an impressive list of these through my registration with CIOL. It is a pity because I do love working for courts'