Caring for the Body & Mind As the holiday season approaches, we often see celebrations marked by gathering, shared meals, and stories passed down through generations — a reminder that holidays are more than just days off. The word holiday itself comes from “holy day,” originally meaning a day of dedication to rest or religious […]
Words Grow in Green Places: Why Nature Is Essential for Brain, Language, and Lifelong Development By Mary Matlock at Crosspoint Language Group, LLC As a professional interpreter, business owner, and homeschooling parent, I’m constantly reminded that true education goes beyond textbooks. It’s about nurturing the whole child. Some of the most powerful lessons don’t come […]
Let’s talk about a word that gets thrown around way too often: fluent. You’ve seen it, probably even written it on your resume or LinkedIn: “Fluent in Thai and English.” But what does fluent even mean anymore? In the world of professional interpreting and translation, that word barely scratches the surface. As interpreters, linguists, and […]