July 2024 - Montero Language Services

SOLVING THE DISCONNECT OF MEDICAL JARGON IN HEALTH CARE

July 31, 2024 by Silvia Pedraza

Learn how medical jargon affects patient care, regardless of language and background, and what can be done to bridge the communication gap. Ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling more confused than when you arrived? Perhaps you didn’t quite understand a diagnosis or the side effects of a medication. If so, you’re not alone. A survey … Read more

EMOJIS: THE GLOBAL LANGUAGE (BUT DO THEY NEED TRANSLATION?)

July 17, 2024 by Silvia Pedraza

Emojis: More than just fun! Dive deep into their role in communication and find out the cultural challenges they may pose Emojis, the small icons used to express emotions, ideas, and objects, have become a global language in the digital age. To the point that linguistics professor Vyvyan Evans described them as “the world’s first … Read more