Interpreting and translating for your family is an important way to show care and responsibility. Whether it’s reading mail, ordering food, or interpreting at an appointment, you’re making sure your family has access to information and services.
We wrote a story about a language broker named Ana, and like you, she interprets or does language brokering for her family. Curious what that looks like day to day? Read Ana’s story →
Like Ana, you are building specific kinds of skills as you interpret or “language broker” for your family!
You’re not the only one doing this important work. Every language broker’s experience looks a little different. When you help family and friends, what kinds of things do you usually translate? Where do you translate?
Things to think about …
- Think about a time you helped someone with language. What did that experience feel like?
- How do you feel about doing language brokering for your family?
- Have you ever felt different depending on which family member you’re helping, or where you are?
- What does helping your family members with language teach you about yourself?
- Is there anything that would make language brokering feel easier, or less stressful?
| Explore and Learn More: Sometimes interpreting conversations or paperwork can feel like a lot of responsibility. How can schools support you and your family? ➡ Learn more from our page, Academic Resources ➡ Learn more from others’ experiences from our page, Brokering in Action |