The Appa Blog
Things that occupy the minds at Appa.
Kyla Aitken: 12 Weeks of Blogs
Growing up as a CODA, BSL has been woven into every part of my life. Today, after setting up my...
2 September 2026
Author: Kyla Aitken
Week 8 – Ethical Decisions in Action
“When ethics and real life collide: Decisions interpreters face daily.” Being an interpreter isn’t just about conveying signs accurately—it’s about...
23 October 2026
Author: Omar
Week 7 – Handling Assessments and Pressure
“Tests, nerves, triumphs: How interpreters survive assessment day.” Assessment days are a unique challenge for interpreters. Whether it’s a formal...
16 October 2026
Author: Omar
Week 6 – Immersion Beyond the Classroom
“BSL lives outside textbooks—here’s how I dive in daily.” For me, BSL isn’t something you switch on and off—it’s a...
9 October 2026
Author: Omar
Week 5 – How I Train and Assess Trainees
“Teaching hands, shaping futures: Behind-the-scenes of interpreter training.” Training and assessing trainee interpreters is one of the most rewarding aspects...
2 October 2026
Author: Omar
Week 4 – Learning and Maintaining BSL
“Signs don’t practice themselves: How I keep my BSL sharp.” Growing up as a CODA, BSL wasn’t just a language—it...
25 September 2026
Author: Omar
Week 3 – Why I Chose Interpreting
“Why I turned childhood hands into a career in BSL.” BSL was always part of my life. Growing up as...
18 September 2026
Author: Omar