The Linguist

Bokani Hart considers how language gaps are impeding the UN’s peacekeeping mission in eastern Congo.

The sports journalist and broadcaster explains how his knowledge of French, German, Spanish and Mandarin gives him the edge in a brutal industry.

What can the interpreter do when faced with hybrid and unusual language use in court, asks Andrew Belisle

Trine Garrett makes the case for enabling more productions in translation

Alicja Tokarska outlines her approach to using inclusive language in the target text, and bringing clients on board

Caroline Makropoulos MCIL CL visits the Greek Royal Cemetery at Tatoi.

The 2022 David Crystal Award winner reveals how languages have driven all aspects of his life, from growing up in Liverpool to becoming Bishop of Leeds

Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you came to be a linguist?

Three members share their highlights from CIOL Conference 2022.

R B Lemberg considers their translations of Ukrainian war poets, which reflect their own emotional response to the original poems.

Sue Leschen and Rosalind Howarth outline their distinct perspectives of a murder case across two venues, as interpreters for court and counsel