The DPSI Online Journal

July 7, 2026

Language Should Never Be a Barrier to Qualification

Historically, not every interpreter has had the same opportunity to become professionally qualified.For many years, if you worked…

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The DPSI Online Journal

July 20, 2026

The Real Reason Experienced Interpreters Keep Putting Off the DPSI (and How to Finally Change That)

I want to have an honest conversation today. Not a sales pitch. Not a list of reasons why…

Helena El Masri

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June 25, 2026

Why 2026 Is the Most Important Year to Get DPSI Qualified And What Happens If You Wait

If you have been interpreting for a few years and you are reading this, I already know something…

Helena El Masri

The DPSI Online Journal

February 24, 2026

MoJ New Contract Requirements: What Interpreters Need to Know

If you work with the Ministry of Justice - or plan to - the landscape is changing. The…

Helena El Masri

The DPSI Online Journal

February 10, 2026

The Real Cost of Unqualified Interpreting (And Why It Matters)

Introduction What's the real cost of 'good enough' interpreting? Sometimes, it's a life. Being bilingual doesn't make you…

Helena El Masri

Qualifications & Training The DPSI Online Journal

February 12, 2026

Why Community Interpreters Are More Important Than Ever – And How to Become One

Introduction: The Invisible Barrier Picture this: A mother sits in a GP surgery, her child burning with fever.…

Helena El Masri

The DPSI Online Journal

April 17, 2024

A Guide to Selecting the Right Training Program for Interpreters & Translators

While the quest for the right qualification is crucial (read the article here if you haven’t yet), the…

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The DPSI Online Journal

April 10, 2024

Understanding Interpreting Qualifications: A Guide to Choosing the Right Route to Professionalism

In a landscape where every qualification (and any certificate) is accepted by agencies and service providers, and the…

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The DPSI Online Journal

June 26, 2023

Common Challenges and Fears for Beginners Entering the Interpreting Profession

Stepping into the interpreting profession can be as thrilling as it is daunting. As aspiring interpreters prepare to…

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The DPSI Online Journal

June 20, 2023

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In a joint effort to raise standards in interpreting, DPSI Online, ISL and the CIoL have signed a…

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Language Should Never Be a Barrier to Qualification

The Real Reason Experienced Interpreters Keep Putting Off the DPSI (and How to Finally Change That)

Why 2026 Is the Most Important Year to Get DPSI Qualified And What Happens If You Wait

MoJ New Contract Requirements: What Interpreters Need to Know

The Real Cost of Unqualified Interpreting (And Why It Matters)

Why Community Interpreters Are More Important Than Ever – And How to Become One

A Guide to Selecting the Right Training Program for Interpreters & Translators

Understanding Interpreting Qualifications: A Guide to Choosing the Right Route to Professionalism

Common Challenges and Fears for Beginners Entering the Interpreting Profession

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