Translator...Interpreter...What's the difference?

While the terms translator and interpreter are often used interchangeably, they don't mean the same thing!  Spend a day in the life of an interpreter to see just how mentally taxing it can be.  

Teachers may find themselves relying on bilingual children to interpret during conversations with monolingual family members.  Unfortunately, children often lack the vocabulary and skill necessary to perform this feat, and, at times, it can cause stress and anxiety.  Here's one woman's take on serving as a child interpreter.