Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration
Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother
Language Day Celebration
Saturday, 21st February 2026
There Are More Than Two ‘I’s’ in Interpreting
This engaging session explores the idea that there is far more to interpreting than we think. While introductions, interventions, and impartiality are key, the talk also brings in other important elements such as intention, interaction, inference, information, and impact. Framed as a drive through interpreting, it offers a concise overview of the skills and challenges that define the profession.
About Masri
Helena is a DPSI-qualified interpreter with over 25 years of experience in the field. She has been teaching DPSI preparatory courses since 2000 and previously trained interpreters registered with the Home Office between 2002 and 2006. She completed the DPSI Portuguese/English Law and Diploma in Translation (English–Portuguese) through the CIOL in 1998 and 2001. A qualified Paralegal/Legal Secretary, Helena also worked in the legal sector in Portugal. Alongside her interpreting work, she is a freelance English–Portuguese translator specialising in legal, technical, and general fields, and is the author and publisher of the Glossary for Public Service Interpreters, available in 11 languages. She currently teaches Level 3 Community Interpreting, DPSI (Law and Health), DipTrans, and the Certified Interpreter Trainer Programme, and serves as President of ACIS – Association of Community Interpreters, where she actively advocates for maintaining high standards in the profession.