Michelle Martin | Silent Sounds

The difference between translators and interpreters

by Michelle Martin | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

Translators do the writing. Interpreters do the talking. While the terms translator and interpreter are often used interchangeably, they represent two distinct professions that require different skills, qualifications, and approaches. At Silent Sounds, we value...

Data privacy and confidentiality in interpreting and translation

by Michelle Martin | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Across all commercial sectors, the information you entrust to translators and interpreters is often highly sensitive: case files, medical records, privileged communication, or personal data under GDPR. Ensuring data privacy and confidentiality is absolutely essential....

Risks of using free online translation tools

by Michelle Martin | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Risks of using free online translation tools for legal / medical text and how our InterpretManager portal bridges the gap In legal and medical contexts, precision, clarity, and confidentiality are non-negotiable. Mis-translations don’t just cause misunderstandings,...

Interpreter virtual coffee morning – Navigating the emotional impact of the job

by Michelle Martin | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

Interpreters often work in high stakes, emotionally charged environments where the content of what they interpret can significantly impact their mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether interpreting in legal proceedings, medical consultations, or situations involving...

The hidden skill of transcribers

by Michelle Martin | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

Audio translation beyond words When we think of translation, we often imagine turning written text from one language into another. But there’s a specialist field that requires even greater concentration, emotional resilience, and technical skill, and that’s...