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The Language WorkerTranslating Beauty: Inside the Glamorous World of Beauty & Fashion TranslationThis episode of The Language Worker Podcast features translator Laura Jones, who specializes in French, Spanish, and Welsh to English, as well as English to Welsh translation. Laura shares her unique insights and experience working with clients in the beauty, travel, and lifestyle industries—exploring how translation and proofreading can enhance brand storytelling and resonate with target audiences across cultures. Listeners will discover how Laura crafts engaging and authentic content that reflects brand personalities, as well as practical advice for linguists entering the world of luxury, fashion, and lifestyle translation. The episode also highlights community-building among translators, th...
2025-08-0336 min
The Language WorkerHuman(e) Language and the importance of creating Ethical & Sustainable BusinessesThis episode of The Language Worker features a conversation with Anja Jones. We discuss her background, her views on the language industry, and her new project, Human(e) Language.We talked about Anja's journey in the industry, starting with the launch of AJT in Cornwall in 2010 and building it into one of the UK's most respected language service providers.She shared how her start as a freelance translator shaped her vision for AJT. She wanted to create pathways for graduates and newcomers by offering them meaningful work and mentorship in an industry that can be...
2025-07-0356 min
The Language WorkerHuman(e) Language and the importance of creating Ethical & Sustainable BusinessesThis episode of The Language Worker features a conversation with Anja Jones. We discuss her background, her views on the language industry, and her new project, Human(e) Language.We talked about Anja's journey in the industry, starting with the launch of AJT in Cornwall in 2010 and building it into one of the UK's most respected language service providers.She shared how her start as a freelance translator shaped her vision for AJT. She wanted to create pathways for graduates and newcomers by offering them meaningful work and mentorship in an industry that can be...
2025-07-0301 min
The Language WorkerLanguage as a Business - Certling and other adventuresAfter other adventures in the area of Language Services, William Hartley created his company Certling.Certling is reshaping the way you access certified translations for your study, work, and immigration needs.Gone are the days of lengthy processes and high costs. With Certling, it's as simple as a few clicks to get your certified translation. The platform streamlines the entire experience, from instant quotes to rapid delivery. No more waiting weeks for essential documents.
2025-04-0747 min
The Language WorkerTechnology for connection - Balckbird.io and other ideas for the near futureAccording to Mathijs Sonnemans, his job is to make people happy by building awesome products: What’s the value of innovation if no one can access or truly benefit from it? After studying computer science and philosophy, and spending years developing software, I’ve learned that "coding" is the easy part. The real magic happens when you turn that code into a product that genuinely helps people, excites them, and is supported by a sustainable business. Language technology is where I’ve found my home. It’s a field that brings together the subtlety of human co...
2025-02-1740 min
The Language WorkerFASHION/BEAUTY and LIFE SCIENCES women owned language companiesAs a woman in the Language Business myself, I feel it’s very important to showcase the work other fellow women who have been forging the path for present and future generations of girls to understand how powerful they are.I thought it would great to have two women who have their own companies to share their experience and also the ins and outs of their specific fields – Life Sciences and Fashion/Beauty.Mafalda Cortes PereiraMafalda is the Managing Director at MULTIvertentes, a LocLunch Ambassador, and manager at Women in Localization (Portugal)
2025-02-0352 min
The Language WorkerThe value of partnerships and experience in the Language IndustryMarina Gracen-Farrell is a Global Human Advocate, Reinvention & Age Diversity Champion, Training & Community BuilderWith a background in localization, international desktop publishing, and Higher Education course development, Marina has dedicated herself to building bridges between cultures, languages, and industries, always keeping the human element at the forefront. Today, as a Localization consultant and Reinvention mentor, her focus is on creating global solutions and the emotional intelligence that guides humanity.Milijana Trobradovic is a Recruiter, Career Mentor and HIPAA TrainerWith over two decades of experience in the language services industry, Milijana...
2025-01-291h 08
The Language WorkerCEO @ Beluga and Loc Lunch - The Language Industry, Networking, and Social MediaAfter talking meeting in person months ago and talking many times about recording a podcast episode, here’s the result of our fun, lighthearted conversation!Jan Hindrichs wears many hats in the language industry and has a strong social media presence.As the Founder and CEO of Beluga, Jan has spent over two decades helping fast-growing SaaS companies and global brands expand their reach across borders through expert localization strategies and language technology solutions. Beluga is more than just a localization provider and offers a boutique approach that ensures quality, speed, and adaptability.Ja...
2025-01-2053 min
The Language WorkerTranslation in India - Language, Culture, MultilinguismLamiya Mukadam is the co-owner with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry with a focus on Content Management, Business Operations, Business Development, and Marketing Strategy.Vikram Manghnani is the co-founder, Creative Operations and Business Director at VMC. He the driving force behind VMC’s new vertical - Transcreation and Localization - with a focus on localizing global brand campaigns and communications in to regional Indian languages, without diluting its true essence as it travels across India. Vikram and Lamyia founded VMC in the year 2005 as Bombay’s only agency that did...
2025-01-131h 01
The Language WorkerWomen in Localization - Portuguese ChapterWomen in Localization (W.L.) is the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry with thousands of members globally. Its mission is to foster a global community that inspires professional equality in the localization industry and supports women through all phases of their careers. Started in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2008, W.L. has expanded its membership to include women across the globe, encouraging members to meet in other local geographies.Many Chapter have been created recently and I decided to invite my fellow volunteers to talk about this adventure in Portuguese.
2025-01-0650 min
The Language WorkerGetting Started in the Translation Industry: experiences, challenges, and blessingsI love doing episodes with people getting started in the Translation domain.Their stories and examples can help many other people who are trying to enter the professional language world.This time, I invited 4 ladies who have been in the industry for less than 2 years:Irene Gonzalo NavarroEnglish - Catalan and Spanish translator, Sworn Translation EN-CA, and Marketing Translation. One of Irene's strongest areas is Outdoor sports.Julia FerchEnglish - German Translator, Creative Marketing, Web & App Localization, Subtitling & SEO Localization. Julia loves working with Vegan...
2024-11-081h 16
The Language WorkerSumma Linguae - Diversity and Collaboration in BusinessAgata SzubstarskaAgata is the Managing Director - Europe at Summa Linguae and we have recently met in person for the first time in the Women in Localization event in Lisbon.Getting to know Agata better has been an absolute pleasure and I really wanted to learn more about her background and role in her current company.Madhu SundaramurthyMadhu is the Global HR Director & MD - APAC and we are meeting for the first time in this episode. Agata talked highly about Madhu we will all understand why...
2024-10-211h 02
The Language WorkerScientists in TranslationFor his episode I invited 3 ladies who started their professional careers by diving deep into science fields. After years going from hospital to labs, they decided to fully dedicate themselves to Translation.Patrícia Paes de Sousa Patrícia holds a PhD in (Bio)Chemistry and specializes in technical and scientific materials from English into Portuguese, particularly in the fields of Chemistry and Life Sciences. projects include chemical information resources, general medical information, instructions for use, patents, scientific reports, and technical manuals.Sarah SilvaSarah works from German into English, and sh...
2024-10-141h 04
The Language WorkerTranslating Luxury: the art of creating desireThe ITI Beauty, Fashion and Luxury Network is a specialist group open to all translators and interpreters working in all language combinations in these fields. Language professionals who do not specialize in these areas but have a general interest and would like to learn more are also welcome. The aim is to build a friendly and supportive network where translators and interpreters specializing in beauty, fashion and luxury goods can share their knowledge and expertise, as well as relevant opportunities in these fields, through different online and in-person events.I had the pleasure of talking to 3 ITI...
2024-09-231h 04
The Language WorkerThe journey to create your own LSP - balticwordsWith over 15 years of experience in localization, Eugenia Tarakanova has a proven track record of delivering high-quality translations for leading brands like Google, Dropbox, and the United Nations. Specializing in English-to-Russian and Russian-to-English translations, Eugenia can help you localize your website, marketing materials, UI strings, and business documents.Need a translator for a different language pair? Eugenia’s company, balticwords, has a trusted network of professional translators and can connect you with the right person for your project.
2024-09-1642 min
The Language WorkerThe importance of collaboration in Translation - Gender StudiesAfter Following Florencia Aguilar for a couple of year on LinkedIn, i thought it was finally time to invite as a guest.I saw that she was organizing a training for translators with a few friends and it seemed to be the perfect opportunity to get to know her/him better.This is the conversation I had with these two fascinating people, Florencia Aguilar and Sarah Reinmann Oliveira, about the work they do in Translation and how their work has an impact in society. They deeply believe in collaboration to find the most accurate and...
2024-08-2752 min
The Language WorkerTranslation in Indonesia - a professional perspectiveIn this episode I had a lively conversation with my long-time translation friend and fellow LocLunch Ambassador, Ira Susana and two of her main references in the industry in Indonesia.We talk about the translation business, agencies, projects, the languages of Indonesia and shared stories.Ira Susana has been working as a freelance translator for a long time. She has experience with a wide variety of texts and industries, but most of her work is in the areas of technology, IT, marketing, advertising, education, tourism, religion, taxes, and human resources.Harry Hermawan has...
2024-08-0659 min
The Language WorkerRachel Coleman - CEO @ALM TranslationsFor this episode, I had Rachel Coleman as a guest.She is the co-founder and co-CEO of ALM Translations.I love the thrill of getting to know my guest during the taping of the episode, but I had no idea that things would turn out to be such a surprise.The first shocking moment was when I realized that we are both cat ladies. Rachel is even more of a cat mommy than I am - she has 7 (SEVEN) cats!Rachel went way back in time and told me about her...
2024-07-291h 00
The Language WorkerMariana Pessoa and Eero Kaiku - Managing Creative Projects: A people-centric approachMaria Pessoa is the Managing Director of Managed Languages, and she has a diverse background in the business of “understanding people”!Eero Kaiku is a Project Manager who knows all about creating meaningful relationships and overcoming language barriers. Managed Language is a boutique international multilingual content management agency.Mission Statement We create the possibility for companies to expand their business beyond borders through multilingual content management. What began as a multilingual technology business in 2004, has now evolved into a full-service creative and cultural translation, transcreation, and linguistic business. The comp...
2024-07-0159 min
The Language WorkerATAV - Associação de Tradutores Portuguese de AudiovisuaisA ATAV visa a dignificação dos tradutores de audiovisuais bem como a sua proteção. Com uma associação dedicada especificamente a esta área, podemos defender melhor os interesses deste grupo de pessoas e uni-las para a melhoria das condições da profissão. A ATAV é membro da AVTE.Ana Varela – Uma das mais conhecidas e reconhecidas tradutoras audiovisuais portuguesas, com um historial que inclui documentários, filme e séries. É a animada dinamizadora dos eventos de networking “Tava a Pensar”.Susana Loureiro – Tradutora Audiovisual desde 2014 com mais de 100 séries, filmes e documentários traduzidos para pla...
2024-06-2452 min
The Language WorkerGyokhan Hamdi: The process of creating your company - From PM to Business OwnerGyokhan Hamdi in his own words:“I'm an ambitious languages and technology enthusiast who has found his way into the entrepreneurial world after over five years of experience in the translation and localization industry.I've worked as a freelance translator and project manager. I've ultimately decided to combine the industry knowledge I've acquired over the years with my passion for languages and my multicultural background.It all materialized in my translation company called Transleet, where we work daily with tens of experienced native language specialists to deliver human-quality language services and where we pu...
2024-06-1739 min
The Language WorkerMónia Filipe e Dina Antunes Colectivo de Tradutores Literários: Por um mercado de trabalho mais justoNeste episódio ficamos a conhecer melhor a Mónia Filipe e a Dina Antunes, tradutores literários, que se conhecem já há alguns anos e que se juntaram ao recentemente criado Coletivo de Tradutores Literários.Este grupo nasce da vontade de vários tradutores que acreditam que a profissão que abraçaram é de importância vital para a cultura e, acima de tudo, para a língua portuguesa, enquanto encontro de culturas e espaço de diversidade.Vamos ficar a saber o que defendem e esperam do futuro próximo numa área criativa, nomea...
2024-06-1043 min
The Language WorkerJúlia Breta and Fernanda Morgado - Project Management: The heart of the Language IndustrySince 2001, Wordlink Traduções has been providing linguistic solutions to their clients, including translation, editing and desktop publishing, using the latest technology available in translation tools, software apps, and experts in the project, to ensure the highest quality and on-time delivery.I invited Project Managers Júlia Breta and Fernanda Morgado to talk about their background, their role and the company they have been working at for many years.As a Project Manager myself, I was thrilled to have the chance to get to know these very dedicated professionals who truly believe they can make a d...
2024-06-0346 min
The Language WorkerRobert Martin - Language Industry InsightsLet's dive into the language industry with Robert Martin (Magic Beans Agency)This episode of The Language Worker podcast is packed with industry insights! I invited Robert Martin, founder and managing director of Magic Beans Agency, to discuss a range of hot topics.Robert shares his key takeaways and what they mean for the future, fresh from his powerful presentation at the ELIA Executive Conference.We talk about the exciting new collaboration between Magic Beans Agency and ATC.Drawing on valuable resources such as Slator, Robert offers his expert perspective on...
2024-05-2734 min
The Language WorkerVideoGame Localization: How to play this game?!I asked Diego Peres - Game Localization Specialist - to come back to the podcast so that we could not only catch up about all the new activities that he has taken on since last year, but also for him to introduce to us some of his friends have who are also working in this industry. They are following their own path, defining their passion, and have acquired a lot of knowledge since they strated working on their dream projects.Let’s listen to their stories, how they got here, their struggles their hopes and th...
2024-04-2258 min
The Language WorkerDaniela, Lisa and Marjolein - Let's talk about Translation and SustainabilityDaniela Melo“As a seasoned translator proficient in English and Spanish, I bring a blend of academic expertise and practical skills to every project. From articles and blogs to websites and apps, I meticulously craft translations that maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the original text.”Lisa McCarthy“Through my professional language services I help companies, organisations and individuals working in the areas of sustainability, environmental protection and nature conservation. I also love to work on projects that have a positive impact on society. I have over 16 years' experience in providing Spanish and Catala...
2024-04-0951 min
The Language WorkerALCA - To contribute towards building a resilient and thriving language services sector in AfricaALCAThe Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) was established in August 2023. MISSION To promote the growth of language services companies in Africa and facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices VISION To contribute towards building a resilient and thriving language services sector in Africa.Website:www.alca-association.org Christiana AboagyeDedicated to empowering the African language industry and fostering collaborations at ALCA(Association of Language Companies in Africa). I specialize in developing and implementing innovative plans, ensuring ALCA's growth and sustainability. My expertise lies in organizing...
2024-04-0147 min
The Language WorkerMario Muchacho - Filling the Gap Between Oral Health and Language | English to Spanish Medical Translator For months, I had been thinking about having Mario as a podcast guest because he brings together two of the most important topics in my life: Translation and Theet!I started going to the dentist early in life – like everybody else, right?However, my history with these professionals is more intense than you can imagine – from 10 to 23 I visited the dentist about 2-3 times a week – 13 sets of braces, 5 surgeries, fake teeth in my early twenties… No, I don’t hate these people! Quite the opposite and that is also why it was so amazing to talk to...
2024-03-2547 min
The Language WorkerMael Blivet and Claudia Vinci: Marketing, Tourism, Spirits&Wines - Translating a taste for lifeClaudiaClaudia has a diverse translation and proofreading background, having worked with brochures, leaflets, print ads, taglines, mobile apps, social calendars, product descriptions, and websites across various industries including fashion, beauty, cinema, games, tourism, music, sports, education, hospitality, publishing, and home furniture. Her experience extends to adapting and testing game apps and board games, and they have even provided SEO keywords for content in the beauty and automotive industries.She also offers translation, transcreation, localization, proofreading, copy-editing, subtitling, and quality assurance (QA) services to both translation agencies and direct clients worldwide.Mael
2024-03-1838 min
The Language WorkerRita Menezes - Creative Translation with a Focus on SubtitlingRita is a professional subtitler, translator, transcreator and reviser with +20 years of experience.She specializes in audiovisual translation and marketing translation and over the years Rita has worked on many interesting subtitling projects commissioned by many high-profile clients with a strong presence in television, in DVD and, more recently, in streaming. She also been part of transcreation teams that provide cultural consultancy and solutions, and strive to adapt content that is suited to its intended audience. Since 2014, she has worked as a translator trainer and lecturer.Rita is also a academic...
2024-03-1139 min
The Language WorkerLEaF Translations - SEO Translation Company: Meet the team!In their words, they are the translation company that gets SEO. Based in York, we work with a pool of highly experienced, native-speaker translators to provide expert translation, localisation and keyword research services to digital agencies, eCommerce businesses and the tourism sector. They are also determined to have a positive impact on you, your business and the planet. Their expert translations are carbon-neutral and we are an accredited member of the Good Business Charter. Want to find out how the team can help? Website: https://leaftranslations.com
2024-02-1945 min
The Language WorkerKirsty and Rita on podcasts and learning languagesKirsty and I get all together all the time to talk about our main passion - Language!Our other passion is podcasting.This time we talked about:• Our podcasts and why we decided to create them. • Why people listen to podcasts and how they can help us to learn another language. • What we've learned from the experience of creating podcasts. • How learning other languages gives us access to new content in areas that are relevant to us.
2024-02-1248 min
The Language WorkerAdrian, Dot, Renata - Freelance Translators and so much more (The reunion edition)I have invited another 3 translators from the first season.These people are the ones who made me believe that I could could carry on this task!I wanted to catch up with tehm and see what this year brought their way.Renata - Subtitling & Dubbing TranslationDot - Translator and Subtitle CreatorAdrian - Translator for the Sports Industry
2024-02-0545 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - Production Manager and InterpreterA friend of mine worked for a company that organized concerts mainly in Casinos and in the Portuguese Coliseums (Lisbon and Porto) with international artists. They were looking for someone to be an interpreter among all sorts of other things - Booking hotels, booking restaurants, planning events... One of my most important jobs was to be a mediator between both owners of the company because they did not speak each other's language! I was always running around and traveling a lot, but I got to meet interesting people who have been in show business for...
2024-01-3101 min
The Language WorkerPodcast Presentation (in medias res)The presentation episode is the new listeners will look for when looking for new podcasts...However, I have decided that is the righ moment to record a little intro for The Language Worker.It took me ONE YEAR to do it... Here it is now!
2024-01-2904 min
The Language WorkerKelsey, Suzie, Jane - Freelance Translators and so much more (The reunion edition)The best things about having a podcast for me is to actually make new friends all the time. And that is the case for these three amazing guests that I invited to come back to the podcast one year later.They were part of the first season, my first month or two of learning how to be a podcaster. They're very relevant in the way that things ended up unfolding - they helped me a lot and they were very nice and generous. So, I thought it was going to be great to bring Kelsey, Suzie, and...
2024-01-2241 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - Consultant for OnLine Language Consultancy ServiceAfter working at the research institute, I was intited to be a Language Consultant for an OnLine Consultancy Service - Ciberdúvidas da Língua Portuguesa (https://ciberduvidas.iscte-iul.pt/)
2024-01-1701 min
The Language WorkerMartina Russo - CEO @ The Action Sports TranslatorFounder & CEO @ The Action Sports Translator (www.theactionsportstranslator.com)This is the first and only full-scale sports translation agency for the action sports and outdoor industry. Martina has over 13 years of experience in the translation and localization industry.Long-time skier/snowboarder, rock climber, beginner kitesurfer, and generally mountain, nature and outdoor enthusiast.
2024-01-1549 min
The Language WorkerAlfonso González Bartolessis - Translation, Localization and much more!Alfonso has been in the translation/localization industry for 20 years and he has seen our industry from multiple angles. He started working as a translator, but over these two decades he has held various roles: leading teams in an LSP, leading a Localization team on the client side, and creating his company – TranslaStars. More recently, Alfonso has also created the Localization Management Academy.
2024-01-0838 min
The Language WorkerMónia Filipe (Portuguese), Keith Geaney (Irish) Barbara Neeb (German) - Literary TranslationFor this episode about Literary Translation, I invited three people who don’t know each other and don’t really know much about each other’s work. I thought it would be an interesting idea for us to all get to know each other at the same time.Mónia - Until 2019, Mónia worked mainly in the technical field (translating and proofreading technical texts, from mechanical engineering to medical devices, including legal and marketing). At the beginning of 2020, she embarked on literary revision, and, shortly after that, she delivered her first literary translation. Mónia has translate...
2024-01-0158 min
The Language WorkerAna Xavier - The Podcast Space: Show your listeners who you are.Ana's superpower is the ability to help clients identify a podcast idea that accelerates their business or professional goals, establishes trust with their ideal customer, and avoids content creator overwhelm. As a skilled podcast producer and strategist, Ana saw the opportunity to help entrepreneurs get their message across, but also to create a more meaningful impact in the world. In January 2020 she founded The Podcast Space, an online podcast consulting agency where she works specifically with female entrepreneurs, multilinguals, and minorities who support the betterment of others and their common communities.https://www...
2023-12-1846 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - Researcher in LinguisticsWhile doing my BA in Linguistics I always made it clear to everyone that my main focus was on Lexicology, specially on Terminology.When I started working I had the chance to be a part of a Linguistics Institute and be a part of a couple of projects, one of them in the area o Terminology.I participated in scientific meetings and symposiums and presented a few papers internationally.
2023-12-1301 min
The Language WorkerCarlos La Orden Tovar - Public Speaking, Training, Translating and All That JazzCarlos La Orden Tovar has a very public localization life.He delivers workshops, labs, and presentations as a speaker at global and local industry events for translation and localization professionals and students.He is also the coordinator of workshops and seminars, E-Learning presentations, and a course designer.In this conversation, we also talk about the importance of music in Carlo’s life and how it influenced his career in languages.
2023-12-1154 min
The Language WorkerCláudia e Nânci - Aprende Sânscrito: um projeto a duas vozesEsta semana, o episódio do The Language Worker é inacreditável. A Cláudia e a Nânci são professoras de Sânscrito. Conheceram-se no curso de Canto de Mantras e perceberam que podiam juntar os gostos, conhecimentos e paixões em comum para oferecer aulas e cursos de Sânscrito.Fiquem a conhecer a história deste encontro de mentes e os cursos de Sânscrito incríveis que elas organizam.
2023-12-0442 min
The Language WorkerMaria Virgínia and Sofia - A partnership turned mentorship: How subtitling brought them togetherMaria Virgínia is passionate about subtitling and dedicates herself to this activity (she also works in translation and interpreting projects). She works with multiple international companies and believes that her background and activities as a poet help her find the perfect word when working in subtitling projects.Sofia Marchetti is an Italian translator who creates a bridge not just language gaps but also cultural divides, ensuring the client’s message resonates authentically with the target audience. She works with English, Spanish, German and Italian.In this conversation we will get to know each one of...
2023-11-2748 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - Audio Quality RaterI participated in a project to evaluate the quality of sound in automatic answering "machines" for phones.The participants had to call a certain phone number and read a script that had all sorts of different types of information... Names of places, numbers, phone numbers, names of people, names os institutions, and others.Our job was to check and rate the quality of the sound and the output in general.I participated in several other sound /output testing projects and I always jump at an opportunity to do it.I love the way users interact...
2023-11-2002 min
The Language WorkerWomen in Localization - The UK ChapterWomen in Localization (W.L.) is the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry with thousands of members globally. Its mission is to foster a global community that inspires professional equality in the localization industry and supports women through all phases of their careers. Started in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2008, W.L. has expanded its membership to include women across the globe, encouraging members to meet in other local geographies.Relevant links:Global website to learn more about the organisation and to become a member: https://womeninlocalization.com/
2023-11-2050 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - LexicographerLexicographer This is the last job that I had while I was still in college.The Science Academy of Lison was only able to release a full Dictionary by the year 2001. There had been attempts since the 18th Century but there was always something that prevented the work to progress.This gave me the chance to be a part of this project!I was responsible for the examples for each entry word - real life examples - books, newspapers...
2023-11-1401 min
The Language WorkerAna Margarida Fonseca - Dar aulas de inglês na escola pública e outras aberturas ao mundoA Ana Margarida Fonseca é professora de inglês há vários anos. No entanto, a sua mente inquieta e a vontade galopante de aprender e estar na crista da onda das inovações tecnológicas levaram-na ao mundo da edtech. Segundo a própria: “A utilização da tecnologia para conceber experiências de aprendizagem cativantes que respondam às necessidades dos alunos contemporâneos tem-me dado muita satisfação profissional.”Além de professora e formadora, a Ana Margarida é, também, tradutora em várias área, nomeadamente no domínio dos audiovisuais.
2023-11-1338 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - Department AssistantMY LANGUAGE JOBS - Department assistantDepartment of Portuguese Language and Culture This was the department where foreign students would go to in order to learn Portuguese. It was great to be around people from so many nationalities and to get some work experience.
2023-11-1001 min
The Language WorkerFabrizio Valgoi - A Localization Manager by day and a Fashion Translator by nightFabrizio Valgoi is a Localization Manager at sports apparel giant PUMA. We talked about the importance of the Localition team in an international company and the challenges faced by the people who do their best to improve brand communtcation.Fabrizio is a highly motivated professional who loves fashion and exploring new countries and cultures.
2023-11-0642 min
The Language WorkerMy Language Jobs - English TutorMy first job was to be an English Tutor and I still love teaching English.I am now working as a Language Mentor for Portuguese speakers learning English.I am also a Mentor for English speakers learning Portuguese.
2023-10-3102 min
The Language WorkerMónica Rocha - Terapia da Fala - uma abordagem holísticaEpisódio em PortuguêsA minha convidada é a Dra. Mónica Rocha, terapeuta de fala e investigadora.A Mónica é especializada em Perturbações da Fluência, Mestre em Neurociências e Neuropsicologia e tem um Doutoramento em Ciências da Cognição e da Linguagem.A Clínica em que trabalha, a Sanintegrativa, fica no Algarve, mas os seus pacientes estão um pouco por todo o mundo. Vale a pena ouvir a paixão com que fala da profissão e da sua área de especialidade - a gaguez.
2023-10-301h 04
The Language WorkerAlice Mansaud - "Moi-même en français" - 👩🏫 Online French teacher and podcaster 🎙️Alice offers objective-based courses (focused on grammar, vocabulary, listening, or other language skills), and conversation classes, which can help students practice and improve their spoken French.She also provides training for students preparing for the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) exams, which are internationally recognized French language proficiency exams.Alice is the host of her own podcast "Moi-même en français": she answers direct questions from non-French speakers about the French language and culture, and interviews experts on the topics of learning, expatriation, languages, expression etc. And she...
2023-10-2346 min
The Language WorkerAna Sofia Correia - A tradução médica e a partilha de conhecimentoA convidada deste episódio é especialista em tradução médica e apresenta-se como a parceira ideal para empresas, organizações e agências que procurem comunicar de forma eficaz com os doentes portugueses.Conheci a Ana Sofia Correia há mais de um ano num evento presencial, onde fiquei a conhecer a Ana Sofia e tive a oportunidade de fazer parte de um workshop que ela facultou sobre a sua área de especialidade.Neste conversa, ficamos a saber um pouco mais sobre o percurso e a forma como a Ana Sofia tem gerido a sua carreira numa área de tanta relevância.
2023-10-1655 min
The Language WorkerMarta Boer - Keeping Localization Human - Talent ManagementMarta is a Localization consultant to buyers who want to build or grow their localization teams and solve their talent acquisition and supply chain management challenges. She has been working in the language industry for 20+ years, and my favorite segment is talent management.Get to know Marta on this episode of The Language Worker.
2023-10-1037 min
The Language WorkerThe Digital Home Toolkit for FreelancersA self-paced course designed to help you refine your online presence and reach your ideal clients. Make your website and your social media profiles work for you, with useful tools, practical steps and a strategic approach.https://tagslanguagesolutions.thinkific.com/courses/digital-home-toolkit-freelancers
2023-10-0443 min
The Language WorkerHeidi Karino - The process of falling in love with... JapaneseHeidi Karino is part of my LinkedIn network and I have been noticing her work because her posts are interesting and smart.So, I thought it was going to be great to have her on the podcast to meet her and because looking at her LinkedIn profile I couldn't find any clues about where her interest in the Japanese language and culture came from.I really wanted to hear it from her before investigating any further.Here's the result of our conversation.Her linkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidikarino/
2023-10-0254 min
The Language WorkerGabriela Kouahla - Keeping it personal: create real relationships with your clients and become partnersGabriela is a translator who has had three lives so far (according to her). She was born in Romania, started her professional career in France and now she lives in Algeria, where she created the first ever Localization Agency of the country. Listen to this fascinating conversation about Gabriela’s roots, life in translation, and plans for the near future.
2023-09-2548 min
The Language WorkerMT Implementation for LSPs MaterClass by Laura Casanellas - Magic Beans - Special EditionMasterclass in MT Implementation for LSPsThe course will start on October 12th and run for 6 weeks.You can preview the content which will be covered here: https://lnkd.in/d4RfveGzClassThe sessions will cover how to gather your requirements, understand the various options which are available to you, and how to select the right one for your team or clients.To get to know Laura and Roberts better, you can find episodes about them on the list of episodes.
2023-09-1822 min
The Language WorkerCarmen Cisneros - Being a Vendor Manager in the Language IndustryFor this episode I invited Carmen Cisneros who is a vendor manager.Being a Vendor Manager myself, for about 8 years, this is a subject that is really close to my heart, so I thought it was important to bring someone passionate about their job and very active in the community to show the importance of vendor management as a crucial role for language service providers.Carmen published a book about Vendor Management, so I really wanted to talk to her and see what she had to say.
2023-09-1132 min
The Language WorkerZanaTrad - A Translation PartnershipI noticed that Pierre and Alice worked together as translation partners but that they were also married. I decided to invite them to be in the podcast so that I could find out what day-to-day life looks like for a couple who works and lives together. I believe their experience will inspire other partners to understand how they can manage their life, make travel plans and run their business all from the same desk.
2023-09-0548 min
The Language WorkerMelanie, Carolina e Alice - Getting started as a Freelance TranslatorI met Melanie, Carolina and Alice on LinkedIn but they ended up being my friends in real life.Talking to these girls is pure joy and I thought it would be great to get to know a little better how they ended up working as freelance translators.What were their hopes, dreams and fears and how things have been unfolding in their professional lives, now that they have been in the Language Business for about a couple of years.
2023-08-281h 13
The Language WorkerPavel Elin - The present and the future of the Translation IndustryFor this episode of The Language Worker, I invited Pavel Elin.He started his first LSP in Russia and he is now the CEO of Freelanguage, a company he established in Portugal over 10 years ago.We had an interesting conversation about his vision for the future of the Translation Industry.
2023-08-2140 min
The Language WorkerAndrea Stevens and Rodrigo Corradi - How MT and AI have been shaping the Translation Industry and their livesAndrea and Rodrigo have been working together for over 15 years.Andrea is quick, sociable and communicative and Rodrigo is focused and dedicated, but when they get together they come to life as a power duo who joined forces to help their company implement and develop their machine translation strategy.These days, they are still working together and they are focused on AI and how it can better be used to benefit all parts involved in the language business.
2023-08-141h 07
The Language WorkerIsabelle Cottenet - How music transforms our perspective and our relationship with languagesWhen I invited Isabelle to come on the podcast as a guest, I didn't know much about her. I only knew she had done some projects that entailed transcreating songs.However, we allowed ourselves to go in many unexpected directions, and we had an amazing conversation that expanded my mind and gave me new perspectives on how to work with music.Isabelle is a translator and pronunciation teacher - she is extremely knowledgeable and full of surprises. I'm sure this conversation will surprise you too.To know more about her work:.https://www.secureyourpronunciation.com/
2023-08-0759 min
The Language WorkerDiego Perez - Turn your passion into your job and find your calling - VideoGame LocalizationDiego Perez calls himself a game localization wizard and he sure sounds like one.We had an amazing conversation a few weeks ago and I cannot wait for you to hear it.Diego told me about his background and about how his passion for writing and content creation came to life in the form of a job that he loves!It was a pleasure to get to know him better and understand a bit more about the World of Games!May the force be with you!
2023-07-3149 min
The Language WorkerIoana-Leda Costea-Nicolae - Embracing the freelance life-style while helping others and dreaming a literary dream.Ioana-Leda e a Romanian translator who is very happy to work from home and embrace the full freelance lifestyle.She works with a variety of subjects, ranging from social service to children's books. Ioana feels that she can make a difference in the lives of those who rely on the institutions she translates for. We had a nice conversation about her background, her present activities and her dream projects.
2023-07-2434 min
The Language WorkerLaura Casanellas Luri - A life in translation, people, words and machinesWhen I talked to Robert Martin some months ago, he mentioned his friend Laura and he said she would be a great person to have on the podcast. I invited Laura to talk to me about the Language Industry and her experience working in large LSPs.Now, she is an independent consultant and brings all that knowledge to her clients – LSPs or Localization Departments looking to implement new technologies.You will learn a lot from Laura as she is someone who was actually there while everything was happening and stayed for the long run so she also has a pretty go...
2023-07-1743 min
The Language WorkerAnikó Pető-Mordovski - Creative Translation and Videogame Localization - navigating life going with your flow!Aniko is a talented translator who works from English to Hungarian and specializes in creative translation with a special focus on video game localization.She is one of the founders of TeamTranslator and an active member of Women in Localization UK.She studied music for many years and thought about being a music teacher. However, when she started studying translation her focus changed and she decided to dedicate her life to being a wordsmith.
2023-07-1040 min
The Language WorkerKirsty Wolf and Rita - Learning a Foreign Language as an AdultKirsty Wolf and I have been talking a lot since we met on LinkedIn and we thought it would be great to have a conversation to discuss a this topic that is the thing that brought us together in the first place: Learning a language when you are already a grown up. How does it feel? Why do you do it? How does it happen?
2023-07-0347 min
The Language WorkerBeth Hanley - The importance of Inclusive Language in her persoal and professional life as a Conference Interpreter and ResearcherI met Beth when I was looking for a conference interpreter and it was pretty obvious that she was very professional.These days Beth is working on her PhD research and learning all that she can about inclusive language.Listen what this impressive young Language Worker has to say about interpreting and about the work that she is doing to make the world more inclusive.Note: Due to a technical mistake, this episode has been edited to join the two parts of the conversation.
2023-06-261h 02
The Language WorkerMarta Gama - Movies, series and DragQueens - Translation, subtitling and inclusive language.Marta is an audiovisual translator who is in love with her craft and pays attention to all the little details that make her work great.Her passion for languages and her drive to bring knowledge to new audiences are the reasons why she dedicates her life to subtitling.During our conversation we talked about translation and the importance of inclusive language.
2023-06-1952 min
The Language WorkerPaula Jacinto - Translation, Inclusive Language and Tattoos! Paula is an audiovisual translator who uses creativity for shows and art.Paula is an Argentinian (she is now ling in the Basque Country) translator who is a real specialist in reality shows.A lot of her projects feature the LGBTQ+ community and that is why inclusive language is such an important part of her work.It was so cool to meet Paulo who is not only a translator but also a tattoo artist.
2023-06-1451 min
The Language WorkerAri Vélez Olivera - Being transgender and the importance of inclusivity in translation and interpreting workSince June is the month when the LGBTIQA+ community celebrates Pride month, I thought it would be interesting to have someone to talk about language and inclusivity on the podcast. So, I invited Ari to tell to talk about their case as a transgender person and how inclusive language has had an impact on their work as a language professional.
2023-06-1229 min
The Language WorkerMónica Caldeiro - How poetry, personal experience and creativity have shaped the career of this medical translator.Mónica Caldeiro is a poet and published author.After finding out about her autoimmune disease Mónica started researching her own condition and ended up falling in love with the medical field.Mónica is a professor and the CEO of Vitruvian Medical Communications.
2023-06-0524 min
The Language WorkerAdrian Probst - Freelance Translator and Content Creator @ FreelanceverseAdrian Probst is a Swiss freelance translator who loves working in the sports arena.He is also the content creator for his popular YouTube channel, Freelanceverse, which is a reference for anyone who wants to know all about the Language Services industry.
2023-04-2447 min
The Language WorkerDot Roberts - Translator and Subtitle Creator - German and Dutch into EnglishDot is a freelance translator who specializes in subtitling from German and Dutch into English.She is the host of a popular podcast (Meet the Translator), has a distinctive hair color and is one of the coolest people on LinkedIn.
2023-04-1723 min
The Language WorkerCarol Pimentel - Editor-in-chief and partner at Studio Patinhas - Fala BrasilA Carol Pimentel tem feito uma viagem que começou na Astrofísica e foi ficando cada vez mais perto dos Universos Criativos.Conhece o Batman, o Tio Patinhas e o Superman como ninguém e mostra-nos o mundo através dos "quadrinhos".
2023-04-1237 min
The Language WorkerRobert Martin - Expert in Growth, Revenue & Results in the Translation IndustryFor over 20 years now, Robert Martin has been helping LSPs solve multiple issues by understanding what their owners need to make their business grow.His company, Magic Beans, provides the tools and resources for success.
2023-04-1154 min
The Language WorkerCátia Lima - Content writer. Ghost writer. Copy writer. - Made in PortugalA Cátia Lima expressa as suas ideias livremente num blogue sobre Portugal.A sua abordagem é alternativa e o seu trabalho viaja pelo mundo.
2023-04-0339 min
The Language WorkerJane Eggers - IT translator - your words in safe hands. A Brit in Germany.Jane Eggers is a freelance translator who works with German and English. She is an expert in the IT field and Germany is the place she calls home!
2023-03-3035 min
The Language WorkerJeanne Lesbordes - You sing, you learn... and you’ll shine babyJeanne will teach you English with grammar, vocabulary but, above all, music!She has her unique style of teaching French students how to "Get into the Groove"!
2023-03-2730 min
The Language WorkerMaria Eduarda Sousa - Copywriter & SEO Content Writer & Storyteller (Made in Portugal)A Maria Eduarda sempre esteve ligada à escrita e adora investigar assuntos novos.Nos últimos anos, lançou o seu projeto a solo e criou a "Maria escreve". É uma mulher do norte cheia de criatividade e de vontade de explorar o mundo.
2023-03-2040 min
The Language WorkerKelsey Frick - The #FrickinFreelanceKelsey Frick is social media royalty.Her Tik-Tok style videos have been inspiring the translators' comminity for a couple of years now. Listen to what the FrickenFreelance has to say!
2023-03-1532 min
The Language WorkerCatarina Temporão - Mentora de Empreendedores e Consultora de Copywriting (Made in Portugal)Comecei a seguir o trabalho da Catarina Temporão há já bastante tempo.Mentora de empreendedores e Consultora de copywriting, a Catarina domina os segredos do empreendedorismo e das redes sociais.
2023-03-1342 min
The Language WorkerEmma Cownly - Freelance B2C writer for music and lifestyleI saw Emma's posts on social media and I really curious about her work.I started following her and I had the impression that there was more and more to see... so I kept going!Meet the witch of copywriting - Miss Jot Jot Boom herself.
2023-03-0840 min
The Language WorkerSónia Silva - Trainer de Comunicação e Coach Vocal (Made in Portugal)A Sónia é uma daquelas pessoas que vai vivendo a vida profissional sempre com vista a estar mais perto da sua essência.Sabem o que é um Coach Vocal? Então, fiquem e ouçam a Sónia Silva.
2023-03-0642 min
The Language WorkerMónica Menezes - Escrever com o Coração (Made in Portugal)Ela é Autora, Mentora e Formadora de escrita criativa, mas aquilo que mais se destaca na Mónica é o coração. Aliás, é exatamente assim que ela escreve e fala - com o coração!
2023-02-2840 min
The Language WorkerRenata Fernandes - Tradutora Audiovisual (Fala Brasil)No seu trajeto pelo mundo da tradução, a Renata já trabalhou em várias áreas, mas parece ter encontrado o seu verdadeiro lugar na tradução audiovisual, especialmente na "dublagem".
2023-02-2351 min
The Language WorkerCarla Abreu Vaz - A Linguista Intencional (Made in Portugal)A Carla Abreu Vaz é já uma referência no mundo dos Consultórios Linguísticos do Instagram. Com formação em Letras e uma grande paixão pela Língua, a Carla fala-nos um pouco da sua história e do seu trabalho atual.
2023-02-2055 min
The Language WorkerCari Bottois - Community LanguagesCari Bottois will call our attention to the Global Language Advocacy Day (Feb. 22nd) and introduce us to the concept of Community Languages.
2023-02-151h 01
The Language WorkerAntoni C. Maroto - The Medical CommunicatorAntoni Maroto will talk to me about how the language he started learning as a child became such a relevant part of his work. He has recently moved to Portugal and it seems like he will make the most out of it both in the personal and professional life.
2023-02-1426 min
The Language WorkerSuzie Withers - Bringing French content to Life in EnglishOn this episode, we will understand how Suzie - who is now a freelance French to English translator - worked her way back into the language field after working in the IT sector for many years and how this decision has changed the way she lives her life.
2023-02-0734 min