At the John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science
part of the Boston Public Schools
Open to all OB students
Every other Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Starting 10/25/2023
On Zoom
Sign Up! Follow the QR code on the flyers around school or go to room 5-119.
Are you bilingual or multilingual?
- Practice & improve your languages
- Explore interpreting, translation, and other types of language jobs
- Support your communities & break down language barriers
- Meet new people and learn from each other and from all of your languages
What is interpreting? Where can you find interpreters?
Interpreting is when two or more people do not share a common language and someone, called an interpreter, transfers what people share from one language into another.
You may have observed interpreters at the hospital or on TV when a president gives a speech.
Maybe you’ve interpreted for your family and loved ones in many settings.
Interpreters work everywhere. In addition to hospitals, they are in court rooms, at the United Nations, in government offices (like the school department), and at community events. The Boston School Committee has interpreters in eight different languages!
They are there so people who don’t share a common language can communicate and understand each other.
Interpreters work in person and virtually, like on Zoom.
What we do in Interpreting Club
- Gain knowledge and skills about various interpreting fields and other jobs and topics related to language
- Speak and improve your languages, play games, and practice interpreting
- Draw from your own valuable experiences
- Spread awareness of the language injustices present in our communities and what you can do about it
- Explore “What Would You Do” scenarios and tricky interpreting situations
- Discuss thought-provoking interpreting topics that have made the news
- Get to know each other and have fun!
Topics coming up…
October 25: Intro to Interpreting Club
November 1: The Fields of Interpreting
November 8: History of Interpreting
November 29: How to Become an Interpreter
December 6: Types of Interpreting
December 13: Interpreter Note-Taking
The Interpreting Club runs through May.
2024 dates and topics TBA!
What students say about Interpreting Club
“In the interpreting club, there was a great community and always good vibes. I learned so much about the interpreting world that I had no idea existed. It was 10 times more interesting than I could’ve imagined to really understand just how detailed the work of an interpreter is in day-to-day work. Overall I would definitely recommend the Interpreting Club, if you’re looking for a club that gives you a good time, but you also get to learn about a pretty cool and interesting job prospect.”
– Danyelle, OB Class of 2022
Learn more about the Interpreting Club in this video!
Co-Facilitators
Astrid Guerrero (she/her)
Hi everyone! I’m Astrid 🙂 My languages are English and Spanish, and I was born and raised in Boston, MA. My family is from the Dominican Republic. I’m currently a sophomore at Smith College studying psychology. I would hope in the future that I am still in the psychology field (maybe doing research or becoming a therapist), and have also improved upon my interpreting skills. So excited to meet all of you!
OB Class of 2022
Joined Interpreting Club in 2020
Smith College Class of 2026
Certificate in Medical Interpreting, 2022
Languages: Spanish and English
Adline Dely (she/her)
My name is Adline Dely. I was born in Orlando, Florida, grew up in Montreal, Canada, and now call Massachusetts home. I am a Haitian-American who was raised by Haitian immigrants. I am a second-year student at Smith College studying biological sciences and chemistry. I collaborate with a fantastic, supportive research team that focuses on addressing biodiversity loss through plant conservation. I hope to further my knowledge and pursue a research career by attending graduate school and working in the science research field.
OB Class of 2022
Joined Interpreting Club in 2019
Smith College Class of 2026
Certificate in Medical Interpreting, 2022
Languages: French, Haitian Creole, and English
Loreto P. Ansaldo (she/her)
I’m a Spanish and math teacher who’s been working as a community interpreter and translator and teaching people about language justice since 2016. I love collaborating with OB students and look forward to another year of Interpreting Club!
aka Mrs. Hibbard’s daughter & former staff at the OB
Co-Founder Unbound Language Justice Cooperative