Translation Confessional

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In this episode, we discuss what it takes to go from translator to subtitler.

Check out these two webinars on subtitling:

The Basics of Subtitling: Technical Aspects

https://buff.ly/40a9Cfv

The Basics of Subtitling: YouTube

https://buff.ly/3ZTcM6Y

You can also watch the following Translation Confessional episodes on this very same topic:

» Introduction to Subtitling ― https://buff.ly/3pQw8IH

» Subtitling Work ― https://buff.ly/3LcNYl1

» Behind the Scenes in Subtitling ― https://buff.ly/3ZFb3Bo

» Controversy in Subtitling: Squid Game ― https://buff.ly/3YFVfwZ

===============*ABOUT TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY IN TRANSLATION A 10-week online class, a book, and a YouTube Channel with a single purpose: To help translators use technology to become the most effective they could ever be!» Online Class: http://bit.ly/T3-Class-UCSDExt» Book: http://bit.ly/T3-book» YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/T3-YouTube» Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/T3-FBPage» Website: RafaLombardino.com

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A 30-minute online session on how to use YouTube Studio as a free online subtitling platform!

To access the commercial-free, on-demand video, visit https://rafalombardino.com/webinars

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Subtitling Work: https://buff.ly/3LcNYl1

Behind the Scenes in Subtitling: https://buff.ly/3ZFb3Bo

Controversy in Subtitling ― Squid Game: https://buff.ly/3YFVfwZ

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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A 40-minute online session on the technical aspects of subtitling!

To access the commercial-free, on-demand video, visit https://rafalombardino.com/webinars

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Subtitling Work: https://buff.ly/3LcNYl1

Behind the Scenes in Subtitling: https://buff.ly/3ZFb3Bo

Controversy in Subtitling ― Squid Game: https://buff.ly/3YFVfwZ

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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Hoje vamos tocar em um assunto que parece ser meio espinhoso para profissionais do idioma. Já ouvimos muitos colegas dizendo que educar clientes não é responsabilidade nossa; que devemos prestar os nossos serviços de acordo com as diretrizes e práticas da clientela. Porém, muitos de nós acreditamos que faz parte do processo conscientizar a clientela sobre o que a gente faz, porque muitos clientes não entendem bem como tradução e interpretação funcionam.

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Episódios original em inglês: Client Education e Ideal Clients

Crédito das imagens do Pexels: Yan Krukau

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O "Cantinho para tradutores" é a versão brasileira do podcast "Translation Confessional", uma produção do Tools and Technology in Translation, uma iniciativa educacional criada por Rafa Lombardino para auxiliar profissionais do idioma. Mais informações e links sociais:

» livro "Ferramentas e tecnologias na tradução"

» aulas virtuais no curso de extensão da Universidade da Califórnia (em inglês)

» oficinas virtuais

» canal do YouTube

» Translation Confessional (podcast em inglês)

» página no Facebook

» Instagram

» Twitter

» Website

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You can never go wrong with technology when using it to fast-track your language business to success. Nowadays, many apps and software cost next to nothing, which is what makes them so attractive. Today we will outline precisely why and how this is the case.

What we'll address in this episode:

CRM Software
Marketing Apps
Time Management Software
Project Management Software
Staying on Top of Your Payroll

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:

https://youtu.be/lK6300kY5xY

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READ THIS EPISODE ON KINDLE VELLA

(Available at Amazon US store only)

https://buff.ly/42AipYD

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IMAGE CREDIT: PEXELS

Pavel Danilyuk

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Knowing Yourself as a Freelancer: https://buff.ly/3zeAJJ7

How To Name Your Company: ⁠https://buff.ly/3rhDy8Q⁠

How A Financial Manager Can Help Your Translation Business: ⁠https://buff.ly/3sElXZp⁠

How Freelancers and Tech Can Help You Grow: ⁠https://buff.ly/3WVe2o9⁠

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Send us a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional⁠

Send us an email: ⁠RLombardino@WordAwareness.com⁠

Listen to our theme-based playlists: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists⁠

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

»⁠ Book⁠

»⁠ Online Class⁠

»⁠ YouTube Channel⁠

»⁠ Webinars⁠

»⁠ Facebook Page⁠

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

»⁠ Website⁠

»⁠ Email⁠

»⁠ Twitter⁠

» ⁠Instagram

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This is a 55-minute online session on how translators can collaborate with authors and publish their own translated content in the digital publishing era. Learn more about what you can publish yourself and get some prospecting ideas and practical tips on how to negotiate directly with authors.

To access the commercial-free, on-demand video, visit https://rafalombardino.com/webinars

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Collaborating With Authors: https://buff.ly/3ZWzfPm

Translating Non-Fiction Books: https://buff.ly/3Fdsq3p

Translating Fiction: https://buff.ly/3hIxFzS

Listening to Books: https://buff.ly/3y7l0Mn

Translators Are NOT Starving Artists: https://buff.ly/3fk12aq

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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Hoje vamos falar de um assunto super importante, mas que muita gente acaba deixando de lado: como se organizar sendo profissional independente.

Vamos abordar o seguinte:

Como organizar os arquivos no computador
Como usar a sua caixa de entrada para administrar os seus projetos e clientes
Como encontrar um método que funcione bem para você para se planejar melhor.

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Episódios original em inglês: Clearing the Clutter e Staying Organized

Crédito das imagens do Pexels: Ivan Samkov

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» livro "Ferramentas e tecnologias na tradução"

» aulas virtuais no curso de extensão da Universidade da Califórnia (em inglês)

» oficinas virtuais

» canal do YouTube

» Translation Confessional (podcast em inglês)

» página no Facebook

» Instagram

» Twitter

» Website

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In today's competitive job market, it is more important than ever to invest in your professional development. A well-crafted professional development plan can set you apart from the competition and help you achieve your career goals. Not only will a professional development plan give you a roadmap for success, but it will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.

The process of creating a professional development plan can also be beneficial in itself, as it forces you to take a hard look at your skills and experience. By taking the time to assess your career goals and create a detailed plan, you are increasing your chances of achieving long-term success. Here are some ideas to help you on your professional development journey.

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:

https://youtu.be/BG6gvqEPwSc

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READ THIS EPISODE ON KINDLE VELLA
(Available at Amazon US store only)

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IMAGE CREDIT: PEXELS

Tima Miroshnichenko

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

How To Name Your Company: https://buff.ly/3rhDy8Q

How A Financial Manager Can Help Your Translation Business: https://buff.ly/3sElXZp

How Freelancers and Tech Can Help You Grow: https://buff.ly/3WVe2o9

Top Networking Tips That Can Help Freelancers Succeed: https://buff.ly/3hpqxbk

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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Hoje vamos falar sobre algo que está em alta: ferramentas de inteligência artificial. Mais especificamente, o ChatGPT. Parece até que o mundo virou de cabeça para baixo recentemente com a inovação! Apesar de muita gente achar que essa história é o fim do mundo, e que profissionais da língua logo serão substituídos pela tecnologia, nós precisamos na verdade olhar para esse advento com a mente aberta e de maneira otimista. Afinal, em vez de resistir aos avanços tecnológicos, deveríamos encontrar um jeito de usar ferramentas novas em nosso benefício para facilitar o nosso trabalho.

Neste episódio, vamos falar sobre os seguintes tópicos:

O que é o ChatGPT?
Como pode ajudar tradutores e intérpretes?
Como se compara com a tradução automática?
E, finalmente, o ChatGPT vai substituir seres humanos que traduzem e interpretam?

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Episódio original em inglês:How Can ChatGPT Help Translators

Crédito das imagens do Pexels: Alex Knight, Kindel Media, Fauxels, Pixabay, Sora Shimazaki, Tima Miroshnichenko, Mikhail Nilov, and Nothing Ahead

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» livro "Ferramentas e tecnologias na tradução"

» aulas virtuais no curso de extensão da Universidade da Califórnia (em inglês)

» oficinas virtuais

» canal do YouTube

» Translation Confessional (podcast em inglês)

» página no Facebook

» Instagram

» Twitter

» Website

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Today we would like to talk about something very trendy: AI tools. More specifically, ChatGPT. The world has been taken by storm by this innovation, and, while there's always a lot of doom and gloom about technology replacing translators and interpreters whenever something new appears in the horizon, it's crucial that we, language professionals, face innovations with a clear mind and optimistic attitude. After all, instead of resisting technological advancements, we should find ways to use new tools to our advantage and make our work easier.

This episode will address the following topics:

What is ChatGPT?

How can it help translators and interpreters?

How does it compare to machine translation solutions?

And, will ChatGPT replace human translators and interpreters?

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IMAGE CREDIT: PEXELS

Alex Knight, Kindel Media, Fauxels, Pixabay, Sora Shimazaki, Tima Miroshnichenko, Mikhail Nilov, and Nothing Ahead

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Machine Translation: To MT or Not to MT: https://buff.ly/3khp6NX

How Freelancers and Tech Can Help You Grow: https://buff.ly/3WVe2o9

Technology and Translators: https://buff.ly/3GyfZ3H

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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Você já ouviu falar no método de tradução? Tem gente que usa essa expressão o tempo todo quando estuda teoria da tradução. A ideia até que é boa no papel, e há algumas variações, dependendo do livro teórico que você for ler. Vamos falar sobre os passos propostos e debater sobre a teoria e a realidade da nossa rotina de trabalho.

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Episódio original em inglês:Translation Method

Crédito das imagens do Pexels: Yan Krukau

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» livro "Ferramentas e tecnologias na tradução"

» aulas virtuais no curso de extensão da Universidade da Califórnia (em inglês)

» oficinas virtuais

» canal do YouTube

» Translation Confessional (podcast em inglês)

» página no Facebook

» Instagram

» Twitter

» Website

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The acquisition of small businesses owned by language professionals is a trend that has been growing in recent years. Language professionals such as translators, interpreters, subtitlers, and language consultants are often the sole providers of services related to language knowledge, and as such, their businesses are highly specialized and unique. But, what happens then for a language talent who sells their small business? Would they become an employee of their former company after such an acquisition? Could they retire comfortably? In this episode, we pose these and many other questions about this recent trend.

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RgvcHqhKanw

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IMAGE CREDIT: PEXELS

Gustavo Fring, Ivan Samkov, and Tima Miroshnichenko

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Translators and Translation Agencies: https://buff.ly/3QIB0eE

Mergers and Acquisitions: https://buff.ly/3R6Gikd

Providing Good Customer Service: https://buff.ly/3QJgr1n

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Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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Boas-vindas a mais um episódio do Cantinho para tradutores! Hoje vamos refletir sobre quem você é na tradução e interpretação, ou como freelancer em geral. Será que você se conhece mesmo como tradutor e intérprete?

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Episódio original em inglês:Knowing Yourself as a Freelancer

Crédito das imagens do Pexels: Andrea Piacquadio, Anna Shvets

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» livro "Ferramentas e tecnologias na tradução"

» aulas virtuais no curso de extensão da Universidade da Califórnia (em inglês)

» oficinas virtuais

» canal do YouTube

» Translation Confessional (podcast em inglês)

» página no Facebook

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» Twitter

» Website

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Today we would like to feature an article written by Lynn Fors, certified healthcare interpreter working with English and Spanish in Kentucky. She is also the Executive Director of Access Language Solutions, a non-profit whose goal is to address the shortage of professional interpretation and translation services available to non-profit organizations and government entities in Lexington, Kentucky.

We asked Lynn's permission to read her article here to you, but you can also check out her original post here. You can also read a very interesting article published by the American Bar Association and titled "Language Justice During COVID-19," which she mentioned in her post. And, if you'd like to support the efforts of the Access Language Solution non-profit organization, visit their donation page.

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/H5xGvQFXIw0

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IMAGE CREDIT: PEXELS

Mart Production and John Wolf

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Translation and Politics: https://buff.ly/3PRsSrd

Code of Ethics for Language Professionals: https://buff.ly/3X0yXFM

Interpreters And The Pandemic - Part 1: https://buff.ly/3GFKKE1

Interpreters And The Pandemic - Part 2: https://buff.ly/3Cs0Gal

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Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

» Email

» Twitter

» Instagram

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Boas-vindas à versão brasileira do podcast Translation Confessional!

Este aqui vai ser o Cantinho para Tradutores! Esperamos que vocês, profissionais do idioma, gostem do conteúdo e participem também com as suas histórias e perguntas sobre o mundo da tradução, interpretação, revisão, transcriação, localização, transcrição, legendagem, consultoria e ensino de idiomas.

Este episódio de estreia será dividido em duas partes. A primeira foi pensada para os clientes que solicitam serviços de tradução e interpretação. Fiquem à vontade para encaminhar o link deste episódio para os clientes que talvez tenham dificuldades para entender o que é que a gente faz da vida.

A segunda parte foi pensada para vocês, colegas de profissão que talvez ainda tenham algumas lacunas de conhecimento ou estejam pensando em como dar uma guinada na carreira. Esperamos que os tópicos abordados ajudem você a ampliar os horizontes no que diz respeito à nossa área de atuação.

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Episódio original em inglês:Misconceptions in T&I

Crédito das imagens do Pexels: Robert Nagy, Cotton Bro, Divine Techy Girl, Erika Cristina, Nicole Berro, Vanessa Garcia, Olly, Ksenia Kartasheva, Dzenina Lukac, Mikhail Nilov, Leeloo The First, Retha Ferguson

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» livro "Ferramentas e tecnologias na tradução"

» aulas virtuais no curso de extensão da Universidade da Califórnia (em inglês)

» oficinas virtuais

» canal do YouTube

» Translation Confessional (podcast em inglês)

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» Twitter

» Website

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How do you interact with clients and colleagues as a freelance language professional in the digital era? Here are some reflections on how freelancing communications have evolved through the years. We also talk about why we believe emails continue to be useful to our professional segment.

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/e6JSb7VhRzw

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IMAGE CREDIT: PEXELS

Maksim Goncharenok, Miguel Á. Padriñán, Torsten Dettlaff, Ivan Samkov

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Technology and Translators: https://buff.ly/3GyfZ3H

Using Social Media to Our Advantage: https://buff.ly/3GAmF1B

Scammy Scamming Scammers: https://buff.ly/3Cj4Dye

Clearing the Clutter: https://buff.ly/3Z8MYmO

Staying Organized: https://buff.ly/3WFaKFf

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Send us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/translation-confessional

Send us an email: RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

Listen to our theme-based playlists: https://tinyurl.com/TC-playlists

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," the educational effort behind this podcast, here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

And here are some links if you'd like to reach out to Rafa Lombardino, our podcast creator:

» Website

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Olá!

Vem aí o Cantinho para tradutores, a versão brasileira do podcast "Translation Confessional".

Semana sim, semana não, vamos trazer conteúdo exclusivo para quem trabalha com idiomas:

tradutores
intérpretes
revisores
editores
legendadores
transcriadores
professores
consultores

Vamos unir forças para falar do nosso trabalho, trocar ideias e conscientizar os clientes e futuros colegas de profissão sobre o que fazemos. Esperamos que vocês gostem dos tópicos que vamos trazer para discussão e participem com as suas experiências.

Desejamos a vocês um feliz ano novo de muita prosperidade e projetos interessantes.

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Are you ready for Season 4 of the Translation Confessional podcast?

We hope you are, because we have a couple of new things coming up this year.

First of all, we're changing our schedule to release new episodes every other Wednesday. We are also releasing the transcription of each episode on Kindle Vella, which as of now is only available for Amazon US users. That should hold you over before the actual book version comes out.

Oops! Did I say that aloud?

Apart from that, we are also working on the Brazilian version of our podcast! The title translates to "little corner for translators," but I'll let our hosts introduce themselves right now:

Olá! Meu nome é Ana. E eu sou o Marco. Somos a voz do Cantinho para tradutores.

Well, if you speak Portuguese, you can catch the Brazilian episodes every other Wednesday when the Translation Confessional episodes in English are taking the week off.

We can't wait to hear from you about the upcoming topics we'll be bringing up for discussion. Feel free to send us voice messages or emails using the links on this episode's description.

For now, our podcast team would like to wish you a very happy new year, full of interesting projects!

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Podcast

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

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» Website

» Email

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Today we would like to talk about internationalization. Do you know what it is? Considering the name alone, you would think it is all about making something become "international," right? Well, yes, and no.

In previous episodes, our podcast host Rafa Lombardino talked about "domestication" and "foreignization" in literary translations. We also featured an episode about localization and transcreation. Make sure to check this episode's description for links to these past episodes.

However, there is more at play when it comes to internationalization. It's closely related to information technology, actually. In order to dig deeper into this subject, we're featuring yet another article by George Kasiouras, with Transifex. George’s article is great to help both translators and translation clients understand what internationalization means.

And, because we've adapted the original article to fit this format, you can read George's original blog entry here.

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:

https://buff.ly/3F8slxV

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THROWBACK TO OTHER EPISODES:

Translating Fiction

https://buff.ly/3hIxFzS

Translation, Localization & Transcreation

https://buff.ly/3A66Tri

What are Translation Management Systems?

https://buff.ly/3UvnRI0

Translating for the IT Industry

https://buff.ly/3VyomBa

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CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:

Solo.to ― Your Versatile Social Bio

https://solo.to/inv/NTAwNDg

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By the way, if you're interested in checking out "Tools and Technology in Translation," here are some links:

» Book

» Online Class

» YouTube Channel

» Podcast

» Webinars

» Facebook Page

» Twitter

» Website

» Email

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To learn more about my background as a translator and translation instructor, visit my professional website at RafaLombardino.com

Send me an email with feedback, ideas, and requests to

RLombardino@WordAwareness.com

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Hello everyone! Here's a quick message on behalf of our host Rafa Lombardino and the Innovation in Translation Summit.

This year's ITS event will take place in mid-November and you simply cannot miss the session lineup, which features speakers from all over the world who will cover a variety of topics, from freelancing to productivity, from post-editing machine translation to entering the premium market, from field specialization to language inclusion. By the way, Rafa will be talking about the technical aspects of subtitling, so that you can plan ahead if you would like to take a test and work with vendors that provide subtitling services to the main players in the entertainment industry.

Besides all the recorded and live sessions, you can also acquire a power pack that offers a huge list of perks, including early access to all sessions, co-working and networking opportunities, an "Ask the Experts" meeting, 10 hours of continuing education credit, and bonuses valued at 700 euros. That way, you will be able to enjoy free memberships at exclusive translation websites, get a copy of translation-related books, or even participate in mini-courses and assessments to get ahead in your freelancing career. Rafa has contributed to the power pack with a copy of her own ebook, Tools and Technology in Translation!

Use this link »»» https://tinyurl.com/rafa-22ITS ««« to go through the list of perks and prizes you will earn after you acquire the Innovation in Translation Summit power pack. We hope you enjoy learning new things during this year's event and feel inspired to brainstorm ways to diversify your freelancing career in the new year!

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Last episode, we talked about how setting up your own business can help you organize your resources and stand out when reaching out to clients, and we gave you some tips on how to avoid common mistakes in naming your company.

Today, we would like to talk a bit more about organization, more specifically, about finances. We're bringing you an article by Rhianne Jamie, who explains how financial planners and managers can help you navigate the overwhelming options related to putting your finances in order as a business. We hope these ideas help you as you prepare to build your business from the ground up or expand on the business structure that you already have in place.

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If you are a language professional working for yourself, you should really consider establishing your own business. Not only will it help you organize your resources and finances but it will also protect your personal assets and may simplify the way you file your taxes.

In most cases, clients may view you differently, especially if they are yet to see freelancers as experts, who add value to their products and services, and have a long-established career in a given field.

In other words, speaking on behalf of your own business, even if it's a company of one, can open many doors and show potential clients that you are dedicated to using your skills and providing language services in the long run, as opposed to working sporadically in your field, doing side jobs.

However, in order to command such respect from potential clients, and project an image of business continuity, you must select a strong name that will make clients remember you for what you do, so they feel comfortable coming back to you again and again whenever they have a language need, thus creating a solid business relationship with you.

Today, we will talk about how to avoid frequent mistakes people make when selecting a name for their business. We're featuring an article written by Grant Polachek, who is the head of branding for Squadhelp.com, a startup that has become a crowdsource naming platform by reviewing and curating the best available names on the web today.

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Today we'll talk about a very important topic: politics in translation.

Rafa sat down with Nicolás Arízaga, English and Spanish translator and interpreter at Pole Translations. He explained the crucial role of language professionals who assist politicians, campaigns, and political parties who wish to connect with an audience that speaks a foreign language.

When it comes to working in politics, translators go beyond translating. We act as language advisors and transcreators to help craft a message to a completely different demographics than that of the original message in the source language. Considering that, the role of translators and interpreters in political campaigns and time in office is crucial to connect, bridge, and influence bilingual and non-native-speaking constituents in their own language.

And, if you'll be attending the American Translators Association conference in Los Angeles this year, be sure to check his session: “Political Translation: Speech Writing, Storytelling, and Discourse Analysis”. His session will explore transcreation strategies that take into consideration the sociopolitical, intercultural, and ideological biases present in the target language's audience.

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Last episode, we talked about the process of becoming a sworn translator in Brazil and Guatemala, and compared it to the concept of certified translations, since the role of a sworn translator does not exist in the United States. Considering that, this seems to be a good opportunity to go into more detail about what it means to certify a translation, go over a few misconceptions, and share some tips on how to provide a good service to direct clients who have a very concrete need for translation services.

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Today we'll be addressing a very interesting topic: Sworn translations. In order to shed some light on the subject, Rafa talked to two of her peers to bring us more information on sworn translations in two specific countries: Brazil and Guatemala. Candice Soldatelli is a sworn translator from Brazil, and she'll explain what the process is like when translators take a very specific exam organized by the company registry office in their respective state. Ilduara Escobedo is a sworn translator from Guatemala, and she'll talk about the steps translators need to follow when taking the exam organized by the Guatemalan Department of Education. As for Rafa, she'll share her own experiences as an ATA-certified translator, since there isn't a specific process to swear in translators in the United States.

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I was so organized pre-pandemic. I had the best of both worlds: work and family life. After the lockdown began, I lost my way.

Because I work for myself, I went into business survivor mode. After all, where else would I go besides my home office? The gym was closed. There were no more afternoon escapes for lunch and a movie.

There was this uncertainty in the air: Will clients disappear? When will the next project come in? We didn't know how long the pandemic would last and the "new normal" seemed to have come to stay.

Then I took two weeks off this spring break to enjoy a much-needed vacation, and that's when I realized: I cannot go back to that crazy routine anymore. I need to find that balance I had before. But how could I break all the bad habits that became the norm after early 2020?

Well, it turns out I just needed a little push. And, believe me, I thought it wasn't going to work. But after doing this for a while now and creating a new routine, I feel much more in control. I feel CENTERED.

So, if you're having problems as a freelancer trying to go back to being productive and organized AND having a life, or if you never got to enjoy that feeling of being on top of things pre-pandemic, there's actually a place you can go, without leaving your home office, where you can find structure in a very intuitive and pleasant way.

We can all meet there and focus together, but apart. Distant, but connected. It's a place where you can sit down, get to work, take breaks, and when you're done with your projects and tasks you get to walk away…

Check out this page to find out what worked for me and may work for you, too. Come get CENTERED with me and kick the pandemic funk off your freelancing life.

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Today we would like to get into a controversial subject: Machine Translation.

We are all very familiar with the doom and gloom associated with the use of technology when it comes to language services. Many people who don't understand how language technology works mistakenly think that software, apps, or even robots will soon replace translators in the near future.

Considering that, we came across an interesting article that highlights the positive aspects of this technology by arguing how neural machine translation, or NMT, isn't our enemy. We reached out to the author, Joachim Lépine, a French-to-English translator based in Quebec, and asked for his authorization to bring his article to Translation Confessional. Joachim not only authorized us to bring you his article, but he also sat down with Rafa to talk about his approach to MTs when he works on his own translation projects, and how he helps his translation students interact with MT as well.

Here's a link to his original article: https://tinyurl.com/NMT-joachim. For more information on Joachim's background and training programs, visit his website.

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Hello everybody! This is a quick note for those of you who may be learning Portuguese.

Have you heard that our host, Hoffa Lombardino, will be conducting live conversation sessions on Duolingo?

Yes, Duolingo now has live sessions with native speakers and Hoffa will be leading practice sessions with intermediate and advance learners of Brazilian Portuguese.

If you'd like to join the group, click this link (https://tinyurl.com/duolingobr) to check the schedule and sign up for a date that is convenient for you.

We hope to see you there!

A gente se vê no Duolingo!

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Hello, everybody!

This is a quick note for our listeners out there who are interpreters working with the Italian language.

Interpretation student Ilaria Barzocchini, who is working towards her degree at Language and Communication University in Milan (IULM) needs help with her research and thesis.

If you're an interpreter who works with Italian, could you take a survey to provide anonymous answers about your experience.

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Thanks in advance for helping out Ilaria.

Grazie a tutti!

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Let's talk about Cultural Intelligence and explore how language is part of a bigger picture when it comes to interacting with people from a different background. Yes, it's important to communicate well when speaking your own language or the language of others. However, effective communication isn't about language skills alone. Cultural aspects also come into play when expressing yourself and understanding the people you are talking to.

To introduce this fascinating topic, we'll read an article titled "Brazilian Emotional Intelligence: Affection, Language and the Intricacies of Belonging," written by Adrienne Sweetwater and Mariana Barros, partners at a company called Differänce, which offers intercultural consulting services to companies and expatriates who must not only cross geographical borders, but bridge gaps between different cultures as well.

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Hello everyone! This is just a quick note to let you know that our host Rafa Lombardino was interviewed by fellow podcasters and language professionals, Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo and Veronika Demichelis. Rafa talked about her work routine, her decision-making process to set priorities throughout the day, and how she has tried to remain organized as her business evolved over time. Check out their conversation at the Smart Habits for Translators podcast: https://tinyurl.com/smarthabits-rafa

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As a solo business owner, there's often more work to accomplish than you can handle on your own. Luckily, many tools are available to help you with your daily workflow. And thanks to the rise of remote work, it's easy to find freelancers who can help you reach your business goals. Here are a few ways that you can utilize freelancers and intelligent tech tools to grow your business.

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RECOMMENDED READING FOR CONTEXT:

Machine translations

7 Reasons Why Machines Cannot Replace Human Translators
Human vs. Machine
The Fundamental Reason Machine Translations Can Never Replace Translators
Automatic Translation Machines Will Never Replace Human Translators

Identity translations

Translators Weigh in on The Amanda Gorman Controversy
Hill We Climb Translation Backlash Sparks Controversy
Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman's Poetry United Critics. It's Dividing Translators

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I’ve talked about my work with fiction and non-fiction books in past episodes, and even mentioned how I had to turn to audiobooks as a reader, because I was only able to read and reread the books I was actually translating. Today, I wanted to go a little deeper into my collaboration with book authors because it’s a mesmerizing process.

I'm highlighting two books I translated into English:

"Totonya," written by Angolan author Rosária da Silva in Portuguese and Bantu languages

Check out the introduction video (https://bit.ly/totonya) I put together as we look for a publisher for the English translation

"The King's Wife," (http://bit.ly/TheKingsWife) written by Brazilian author Miriam Okuno in Portuguese as "A esposa do Rei" (https://bit.ly/EsposaRei)

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I was interviewed by Konteksto, a group of translators and interpreters in Colombia, and had a great time sharing a bit of my experiences in these past 24 years as a translator. I’m used to talking to fellow language professionals, but this session was special: it was my first time giving an interview in Spanish!

If you’ve been listening to Translation Confessional for a while, you know how I’m always saying that I translate from Spanish to Portuguese and English, but I don’t speak Spanish fluently. I guess, after this interview, I’ll have to stop saying that. Maybe I should rephrase it as “I don’t have an identity in Spanish” as I do in Portuguese and English. So, as long as I’m talking about my experiences as a translator, I’m able to think in my third language and express myself the way I wanted to. And the Konteksto team is so great that they made me feel at home, too.

Watch the full interview here: http://bit.ly/T3-Konteksto

I hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave a comment to let me know what you think of our conversation.

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Today I’m highlighting a song by a band from Colombia called Diamantes Eléctricos. They came out with a new album this year, so it’s a 2021 pandemic album, and it’s called “Mira lo que me hiciste hacer,” or “Look what you made me do.” I hearted a few songs on that album on Spotify, and then I got to the bonus track at the end: “Todo el mundo quiere el mundo.” I was really digging it, until I realized it is a Spanish version for “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” released by Tears for Fears in 1985! That’s when they really hooked me in and became one of my new favorite bands in Spanish.

Well, you can listen to this episode's song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01-E11

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As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for, and you just might get it. I’ve been translating books on a regular basis for this past decade, but there’s been an unexpected side effect to making my dream come true: the books I end up reading over the course of a year are the books I’m actually translating. I already went into some details about that part of my journey in Season 1, Episode 39, “Translating Fiction,” if you want to check it out. But, since I’ve always been an avid reader, I didn’t want to stop reading books altogether just because I started translating books, you know. The solution I found to my problem was to actually LISTEN to books instead.

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Today I wanted to talk about a growing segment that can help you diversify your services once you learn more about it and study hard to adapt your skills and have this new specialization under your belt. I’m talking about translating for speech.

There are different things you must keep in mind when translating text that you know will be read aloud. In other words, more than being faithful to the original, you must focus on the message and how it will be received by the target audience, which will largely depend on what they hear, because that’s the main purpose of content that is meant to be read aloud.

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Today's song is called “Flutua,” by Johnny Hooker featuring Liniker. I wasn’t familiar with either singer, but their voices melted so well into each other and the lyrics are so relevant for this time and age that I was compelled to feature it today, especially because this episode is coming out one day after May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The date was chosen to commemorate the decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO) back in 1990.

Well, you can listen to this episode's song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01E-10

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This episode will be divided into two sections. The first one will be directed at clients who request our services as translators and interpreters, so feel free to forward this episode to that one client of yours who may be having some trouble understanding what it is that you do.

After a commercial break, the second section of this episode will be directed at you, fellow language professional, who may still have some gaps in your professional experience or are stuck on where to go next in your career, so I hope some of the topics I’m about to address can be helpful to broaden your view of our field.

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Here are the topics we're exploring:

FOR CLIENTS

Translation and Interpretation are two different things
Translators and interpreters don’t work with all languages
Translators and interpreters are not walking dictionaries
Translation and interpretation are not done automatically
Translators and interpreters provide a highly specialized service that must be paid for accordingly, for language is not a commodity
Being bilingual is not enough
Subtitlers need access to the video file they’re subtitling

FOR PROFESSIONALS

Translation and interpretation skills cannot be acquired overnight
Your target language is just as important as your source language―if not more
Just because you provide one service, it doesn’t mean you’ll be able to provide the other
Specialization is key, but it’s not all black and white
Diversification takes planning, skill acquisition, and knowledge in your segment of interest
You don’t translate or interpret for personal satisfaction

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Those of you who have known me for a while are aware of the fact that I don’t use a Windows or a Mac computer. “What the hell do you use then?” one might ask. Well, we’re powered by Linux over here.

In this episode, I'll talk a little bit about how and why I started to use Ubuntu, a Linux distribution, as my main operating system and list some of the software or platforms I use in my daily professional life.

Here's the list for reference:

Emailing: Gmail
Scheduling: Google Calendar, Trello.com
Accounting: Quickbooks.com
Translating: Swordfish, XTM, Memsource
File Creation: LibreOffice, GoogleDocs, Prezi.com
Voice Recording: Audacity
Video Editing: WeVideo.com, OBS, Shotcut
Subtitling: Gnome Subtitles, Subtitle Composer, Subtitle Editor, Aegisub

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Today I wanted to highlight the third Italian song here at Translation Confessional Music Edition. It’s called “Vanità” by The Niro.

I actually only became aware of this Italian artist because I was working on the English subtitles of a show called "Italian Beauty," which featured the musician.

Well, you can listen to this episode's song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01E-09

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A few weeks ago, I had a 5-episode series about CAT tools when I talked about...

how they are so crucial for our daily activities as translators
how to manage your translation memories
how to keep a glossary
how tags work within a CAT tool file, and
how matches and repetitions help cut down the time we spent on a project and assure consistency throughout a long-term collaboration.

You can also watch the CAT Tool Series on YouTube: https://bit.ly/T3CAT-YT

Today, I wanted to give you a different take on it and talk about online CAT tools, which you don't need to install to your computer, and can actually be used within a web browser.

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Would you like to learn more about how to become a voice actor? This episode covers the fields where you can find voice-over work, what you need to set up your home studio, some of the difficulties you may find along the way, and tips on how to succeed in this segment.

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Some of the clients I work with organize their workflow through a portal, where project managers can log in, upload files to, and assign projects to translators who are already on their database. That’s a great way to keep a record of who’s doing what and when a project is due. In this episode, I'll talk about how client portals can also make our lives easier as translators.

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Hi everybody! This is just a quick message about something I’m really, really excited about…

I’ve put together a 55-minute online session on how to reach out to self-published authors and get book translation deals! I can see that the episodes I had about fiction and non-fiction books during Season 1 of our Translation Confessional podcast became very popular pretty fast, so I know for a fact that many of you out there are interested in the subject. I can’t blame you―the world of book translations is indeed fascinating!

With that in mind, I decided to record an online session PACKED with information about how you can work with self-published authors and small publishers to get fiction and non-fiction books translated into your language. You’ll also know how to put your portfolio together, create some translation samples, research public domain material you can translate without asking anyone’s permission, and how to put your name out there to position yourself in the new digital publishing era.

Well, if this sounds good to you, feel free to go to RafaLombardino.com/webinars and you’ll be able to purchase access to the on-demand video. There’s really A LOT of information there, so you can pause, rewind, take notes, and put together a plan of action to start getting book translation deals in the near future.

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Today I wanted to highlight the third Spanish song here at Translation Confessional Music Edition. It’s called “La edad del cielo” by Uruguayan singer and songwriter Jorge Drexler.

I actually only became aware of this song and Jorge Drexler’s body of work because of last episode’s featured singer, Brazilian singer Paulinho Moska, who recorded a version in Portuguese called “A idade do céu.”

By the way, here's a clip of the 2005 Academy Award ceremony in which Drexler's Oscar-winning song, "Al otro lado del río," was performed by Antonio Banderas and Carlos Santana: https://youtu.be/7hR8RIbC-Y0

Well, you can listen to this episode's song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01-E08

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Do you know how to identify the parts of speech in English? If you write or translate in English, you must know how words are related to each other within a sentence. And, as an into-English translator, sometimes you have to modify the role that each word plays into your translated sentences to make sure it reads naturally in English and doesn't sound alike a word-for-word translation from another language.

I'll give you some examples of parts of speech on this episode, which is sponsored by Grammarly.

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People are usually looked down upon if they have an accent. As if they were not proficient enough in their non-native language. The problem is that many people mistake “accents” with “proper pronunciation” and associate both with intellectual level, which is totally absurd.

Here's the "Modern Family" clip I mentioned in this episode―hopefully YouTube doesn't block it if you're outside the United States.

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Have you ever stopped to think about your name?

Have you made a good name for yourself as a translator or interpreter? Have you been consistent, as far as having an online fingerprint associated with your brand name? I mean, if I google your name right now, would I find your professional profiles, your website, articles you’ve written, presentations you have done, etc.? Or do you have some of that material under one name, and other links associated with a completely different name?

Here's the info I promised you to complement what I talked about in this episode:

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Today I’m highlighting “O último dia” by Paulinho Moska. It translates to “the last day,” so the lyrics pose this very important philosophical question: What would you do if this were your last day on Earth?

Here are the links I mentioned during the episode:

"Adelaide" (official video)
"live performance" on a 1980s variety show
"Uma barata chamada Kafta"
"O fim do mundo" soap opera

You can listen to the song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01-E07

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Today I'll be talking about a first-hand experience involving subtle marketing, that is, when I was able to kind of upsell my services to a long-term client when I saw a window of opportunity opening up. Check out what happened to me and keep this subtle marketing strategy in mind when interacting with clients and peers during some downtime. It's all about not overwhelming people with information about your services, nor sounding desperate during a lull. If you try too hard to sell your services, you're not showing off your skills and positioning yourself―that’s just begging for others to do the work for you when it comes to finding clients and projects.

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There is a language-related subject that has always fascinated me: do bilingual people or polyglots change the way they talk, behave, and think according to the language they’re speaking?

To learn more about that and get someone's valuable insight, I interviewed Italian translator Sonia de Martino, who wrote her dissertation in college about this very same subject―the technical term is linguistic relativity, also known as Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.

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The time has come to highlight the second song in Italian here at Translation Confessional Music Edition. And this one is from one of my favorite bands from Italy: Negramaro.

I've already talked about them in Season 1, Episode 40, "How I Learned Italian."

And, if you want to check out the Italian show I mentioned, here's a link to "Untraditional."

(Here's the vasectomy bit I was talking about! 😂🤣😂)

You can listen to the song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01E06

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Today I wanted to do something a bit different. Instead of writing about a translation-related subject from scratch, I’ll be reading an article written by a fellow translator, Jorge Davidson, who is an English and Portuguese to Spanish translator, proofreader, editor, MT post-editor, and instructor, besides working as project manager, translator, and editor at Punto y Coma.

He originally wrote an article in Portuguese for his Linkedin profile and it was so in-sync with what I would have written that I asked him if I could translate it into English to feature it here. We’ve also posted the English translation on the blog of the American Translators Association Portuguese Language Division.

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No writer escapes their writing career without a few patterns they lean on. And that doesn’t just apply to novelists and journalists. It happens to translators, too!

If your into-English writing consists mostly of emails and direct messages, you probably have some persistent writing quirks that find their way into everything, even your translation work.

While it’s common to have words or phrases you’ll repeat often, it’s beneficial to catch and subvert overused expressions and weak word choices―especially if most of your writing goes to the same audience. Without keeping your writing fresh, your readers will come to anticipate your repetitive style and may not read your message as closely.

Most people aren’t lucky enough to have an editor on call to review everything they write or translate. So how can you catch your most commonly overused words and phrases in English? I'll give you some ideas on this episode, which is sponsored by Grammarly.

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The topic I wanted to focus on today is what matches and repetitions actually are. If you don’t work with CAT tools on a regular basis, you may have heard these terms thrown around, but would have no idea how they actually work, right? Well, I'll tell you all about matches and repetitions in this episode.

Click HERE to watch some short videos about how CAT tools can help you.

For a few weeks here at Translation Confessional, I’m highlighting some other aspects of CAT tools, because I don’t want to overload anyone with too much technical information in a single episode. I’m also brainstorming an online session about it with some video demos, so stay tuned for upcoming newsflash episodes here.

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I saw that the two episodes I had about subtitling during Season 1 of our Translation Confessional podcast became very popular pretty fast, so I know for a fact that many of you out there are interested in the subject. I can’t blame you―subtitling is indeed fascinating!

With that in mind, I’ve put together a 40-minute online session on how to transcribe and translate subtitles on DotSub!

Well, if this sounds good to you, feel free to visit RafaLombardino.com/webinars to learn more about this online session.

You can watch the video and then reach out if you'd like to get hands-on training to practice subtitling yourself. I can even give you feedback on your work, so you can adapt your current translation skills into subtitling skills. You’ll have full access to the online session for $30 USD and you can watch it as many times as you want, pause, go back, take notes, and drop me a line for some one-on-one interaction.

If, on top of that, you ALSO want to participate in a community of like-minded Translators and Interpreters who want to take this specific skill to the next level, you can join us on a―shhh―secret Facebook group where we can all hang out and exchange ideas and messages about this very same topic. So, access to the video + community support will be available to you for $50 USD.

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The time has come to highlight the second song in Spanish here at Translation Confessional Music Edition. And this one is by yet another one of my favorite bands from Spain: Vetusta Morla.

You can listen to the song here: https://bit.ly/TC-S01E05

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Hi, everybody!

This is a quick message for the lady translators and interpreters out there. Have you heard about Riveter? It’s a community for working women, as well as allies of any gender identification, and it’s named after the classic icon Rosie the Riveter.

It’s where we can get together to share our professional experiences, ask questions, and support each other. Especially if you are just starting out as a translator who owns a small business, you can benefit from online events to consult with a curated group of subject matter experts to ask for advice, guidance, and tactical tips and tricks on how to navigate the business world as a working woman. You can also accelerate your career by discovering best practices on payment negotiation, work-life management, and much more.

If all this sounds interesting, you can join Riveter online and download their app to start networking with other working women and allies. Here’s the address you can use to become a Riveter: bit.ly/Join-Riveter

I look forward to seeing you there!

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This effort is trying to bring awareness to the role of women in the podcasting community and helping listeners find more podcasts that are hosted by women, that interview women, and that discuss women-related issues.

For more information on O PODCAST É DELAS, visit this link. If you like podcasts in Portuguese, I hope you find a few very informative women-driven podcasts from Brazil you can enjoy.

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The topic I wanted to focus on today is using tags in CAT tools. If you’re unfamiliar with tags, they’re actually a little code that shows up in certain files once you import them into a CAT tool to record your translation. And, to make sure your translation is formatted the same way as the original, you’d have to add those tags in the correct place to leave those words in bold and italics, or as hyperlinks too.

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Glossary creation is a crucial part of what CAT tools have to offer and having your own glossary will help you keep your terminology consistent with client preferences and areas of knowledge, especially during a long-term collaboration. In other words, until you start updating your own terminology database, you have no idea how much time you have wasted double-checking and confirming the exact same term several times when working with a client once a week, once a month, or once a year!

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I knew I wanted to highlight a song by Caetano Veloso when I started brainstorming this Music Edition, but it was only when trying to find the perfect one that I realized how hard it would be to translate some of his lyrics. I mean, most of them deserve an essay full of footnotes, because there are so many references that would definitely get lost in translation. The song I did choose to translate is something more universal and the title translates into “A prayer to time,” a kind of dialog between the narrator and Father Time, possibly taking place as death is approaching. There are two lines I wanted to highlight.

You can listen to the song here: http://bit.ly/TC-S01E04

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Managing your translation memories well is crucial for long-term collaborations with clients. Plus, it really improves your productivity and ensures consistency throughout your work.

Click HERE to watch some short videos about how CAT tools can help you.

For a few weeks here at Translation Confessional, I’m highlighting some other aspects of CAT tools, because I don’t want to overload anyone with too much technical information in a single episode. I’m also brainstorming an online session about it with some video demos, so stay tuned for upcoming newsflash episodes here.

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The English language often lacks both rhyme and reason. It’s full of synonyms, homophones, homonyms, and other confusing words that seem to make it especially difficult to learn. Luckily, you can use the same five skills to improve your English vocabulary as you did when learning your first language: reading, listening, watching, conversing, and writing.

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Computer-Assisted Translation―that's what CAT stands for. If you're not a translator―that is, if you’re an interpreter, subtitler, copyeditor, proofreader, or fit into any other category as a language professional―odds are you're not familiar with it.

Click HERE to watch some short videos about how CAT tools can help you.

For a few weeks here at Translation Confessional, I’m highlighting some other aspects of CAT tools, because I don’t want to overload anyone with too much technical information in a single episode. I’m also brainstorming an online session about it with some video demos, so stay tuned for upcoming newsflash episodes here.

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Today’s song is called “Tensione Evolutiva” by Lorenzo Jovanotti.

It is one of my favorite songs in Italian because it always gives me a boost of energy. It came out late 2012 and, had it been released a little over a decade earlier, I would have been jumping up and down to it at Brazilian nightclubs during my college days.

You can listen to the song here: https://bit.ly/TC-S01E03

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Have you ever heard of the so-called “Translation Method”? Do you have a translation method of your own? What steps do you follow when working on a translation? What other tasks do you perform while assisting a client? Is it working for you? Do you need to make adjustments, add another quality assurance step in, or maybe remove a step that is making you not use your time well?

Drop me a line, because I’d love to hear all about your process during a day’s work.

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With that in mind, I’ve put together a 30-minute online session on how to transcribe and translate subtitles on YouTube!

Well, if this sounds good to you, feel free to visit RafaLombardino.com/webinars to learn more about this online session.

You can watch the video and then reach out if you'd like to get hands-on training to practice subtitling yourself. I can even give you feedback on your work, so you can adapt your current translation skills into subtitling skills. You’ll have full access to the online session for $30 USD and you can watch it as many times as you want, pause, go back, take notes, and drop me a line for some one-on-one interaction.

If, on top of that, you ALSO want to participate in a community of like-minded Translators and Interpreters who want to take this specific skill to the next level, you can join us on a―shhh―secret Facebook group where we can all hang out and exchange ideas and messages about this very same topic. So, access to the video + community support will be available to you for $50 USD.

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Hi everybody, this is a quick message for all tech-oriented translators and interpreters out there.

Let me tell you a little bit about AppSumo. It’s pretty much a hub for different apps and online programs that can help you streamline your work and become more productive and efficient. They have solutions in different categories: client management, marketing, productivity, sales, SEO, social media, and web development―in case you need help putting together a professional website that will make you stand out.

They have different deals going on, so you can pay just a fraction of what these apps and programs go for in the real marketplace. Make sure you subscribe to their newsletter, so you stay on top of the new deals and tools that are constantly added up to their list.

Well, if you’d like to check out AppSumo yourself, go to this webpage: http://bit.ly/tc-app

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After talking about client interactions for two weeks, let’s talk about money today. The topic of discussion today is invoicing practices.

Receiving payment for your translation or interpretation work is, of course, the most important part of your business, but the process greatly varies according to the type of client you work with and where you are located.

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Today I'll be highlighting “Avalancha” by Héroes del Silencio. Instrumentally, it’s like a 90s rock anthem. However, I have to say I’m not 100% sure what it is about. I understand the imagery of something crashing down and taking everything with it, but not knowing who the “Us” and “You” are in this song makes it very enigmatic. Well, if you have any idea what this avalanche in particular is about, drop me a line.

You can listen to the song here: https://bit.ly/TC-S01-E02

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Last week, I talked a bit about Client Education. This week, I wanted to answer a question related to the same topic, which is something that I get asked quite often by beginner translators and translation students: What is your ideal client like?

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This seems to be kind of a hot topic for translators and interpreters. I’ve heard many colleagues saying that it’s not our place to educate clients, and that we should provide our services according to the client’s guidelines and practices. Others believe that it’s part of the job to raise awareness of what it is that we actually do, because many clients don’t quite know how translation and interpretation work.

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As promised, our MUSIC EDITION is premiering today!

When I started brainstorming this first episode, I knew I had to select a song from Brazil. Once I narrowed it down to fulfill the purpose of this series, I knew exactly what song I wanted to highlight.

Today we'll be talking about "Como os nossos pais" by Elis Regina. You can listen to it here: https://bit.ly/TC-S01E01

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Happy New Year! I hope you had a happy and safe holiday season, and wish that 2021 will be a much smoother and overall healthy year.

Since we’re still in holiday and new-year mode, and ‘tis the season for starting from scratch, making adjustments, or even reinventing yourself, let’s stick to the topic of staying organized.

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With that in mind, I’ve put together a 40-minute online session on the technical aspects of subtitling, so you can learn more about how the decision-making process happens behind the scenes.

Well, if this sounds good to you, feel free to visit RafaLombardino.com/webinars to learn more about this online session.

You can watch the video and then reach out if you'd like to get hands-on training to practice subtitling yourself. I can even give you feedback on your work, so you can adapt your current translation skills into subtitling skills. You’ll have full access to the online session for $30 USD and you can watch it as many times as you want, pause, go back, take notes, and drop me a line for some one-on-one interaction.

If, on top of that, you ALSO want to participate in a community of like-minded Translators and Interpreters who want to take this specific skill to the next level, you can join us on a―shhh―secret Facebook group where we can all hang out and exchange ideas and messages about this very same topic. So, access to the video + community support will be available to you for $50 USD.

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What is the most fundamental tool translators have? Yes, our language!

And we must be the grammar and spelling police, not only when we’re working on a project, but also when we’re communicating with clients or interacting with peers online. We must use our languages well at all times.

With that in mind, one tool I’ve been using for a while now, and I do use it constantly, is GRAMMARLY.

I’ve activated it on Gmail, so I don’t make any mistakes when sending a message to a client. I also have it available to me in Google Drive, so I can use it when reviewing my student’s translations into English, or when I’m writing my own articles and brainstorming podcast episodes.

And, because I do translate into English very often, the premium version helps me keep my last draft sharp and ready for delivery.

If you’d like to try out the world’s best automated proofreader, visit http://bit.ly/TC-grammar.

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Since I had so much fun podcasting throughout the year, I thought it would be a good idea to add something extra to the podcast schedule. Now, every other Tuesday, starting January 12, 2021, we’ll have a bonus episode for our MUSIC EDITION!

Don’t worry, I won’t be doing any singing! I’ll just be saying the words in English after the original lyrics are sung by each talented artist. However, as I mentioned, the Anchor FM feature only allows for 30 seconds of a song, which is already set by Spotify just to give listeners a little taste.

For the full experience, I’ll be taking this Music Edition to YouTube, so we can go through the entire song with the full lyrics.

Check out the video version of this "teaser episode" here: https://youtu.be/K5uIcmGhKx8

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If you haven’t done so already, check Part 1 of my interview with my husband about living in a bilingual home and being the other half of a binational couple.

This is Part 2 and it officially wraps up season 1 of Translation Confessional and what you’re about to hear is an edited version for audio only.

You can watch a video of the actual conversation here.

I hope you enjoy it and get an idea of what it’s like being tied to two different countries and nationalities.

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To wrap up season 1 of Translation Confessional, I’m interviewing my husband about living in a bilingual home and being the other half of a binational couple.

Because we do get into some deep conversations sometimes ―despite being married for almost 19 years, it seems we still have a lot to talk about― I had to break up this long interview, so part 2 will be coming up in 5 days.

What you’re about to hear is an edited version for audio only. You can watch a video of the actual conversation here.

I hope you enjoy our conversation and get an idea of what it’s like being tied to two different countries and nationalities.

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Hi everybody, this is a quick message for all freelance translators, interpreters, and language professionals out there. The end of the year is fast approaching, and what a crazy year it’s been! Not only did we face the threat of a dangerous virus, but we also had to cope with many changes in our professional setting as well.

So, if you’re trying to think of ways to work on your professional development in 2021, let me introduce you to Freelance University. Take a listen to this Quick Tip to learn what they have to offer, then head on over to their website to start planning for the new year!

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So, if you’re trying to think of ways to center yourself for 2021, find some peace of mind to grow your business, or practice some lines you can use to introduce yourself during online networking events, I’d like to introduce you to Best Self.

Take a listen to this Quick Tip to learn what Best Self has to offer, then head on over to their website to start planning for the new year!

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Here's my interview in English with my bilingual children. It was weird to talk to them in English for such a long time, since I only speak to them in Portuguese. Here's what's like living in two languages in our household.

If you want to get the whole audiovisual experience, head over to the video version of this interview to see us interacting in the live recording, which includes a couple more minutes of content that only works once you have the visuals, and there is even some blooper reel at the end of the episode as well.

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As we wrap up Season 1 of Translation Confessional, I'd like to turn the microphone over to the listeners and share their stories and voice messages. Thank you so much for your support throughout this crazy year! Podcasting has kept me sane through social distancing, the kids' remote and hybrid schooling, and a pretty heavy workload since the pandemic hit. I really appreciate all of you being out there and listening to what I had to share about the ins and outs of working as a professional translator for over two decades! We have two more episodes to go―and they'll be a little different!―and then we'll get ready for Season 2 in early January, 2021.

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Last week, I had an Instagram Live with Laila Rezende Compan, translator, subtitler, and creator of Tradutor Iniciante―a blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel dedicated to beginner translators in Brazil. She invited me to be in one of her weekly live interviews and we talked about IT translations.

At first, I thought, “What am I going to say about specializing in translations for the Information Technology segment? It sounds so boring…” As soon as I started seeing the questions coming in as comments to the original post announcing the interview, things became clearer and I knew how to approach the subject in a way that translators who haven’t worked with IT could understand what this specialized field is all about.

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We’re approaching the end of the year and I’m wrapping up Season 1 of Translation Confessional. How do you like it so far? Leave a voice message on my Anchor page to give me feedback on the podcast or share your experiences about one of the many topics I got to cover throughout the year. Click here and select ««MESSAGE»» so you can go straight into the podcast voicemail.

If you’re kind of shy, feel free to reach out to me on social media or by email. On November 26, while I’m taking a break for Thanksgiving and binge-watching a bunch of movies and series while eating turkey and pecan pie, you’ll get to listen to the special episode I’m putting together with all your feedback. So, hurry up if you want to send your comments, first-hand experiences, and questions and you may be featured in this upcoming wrap up episode.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Let’s talk about something that has been increasingly happening to translators and interpreters nowadays―we’re being targeted by scammers. I have a video on two kinds of scammers that have been targeting our industry for years: SCAM ALERT!

Now, in this episode, I wanted to build on the subject and go a little further into other types of scams we may fall for, professionally or even personally.

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A few weeks ago, on episode 27, I talked about using social media to our advantage as professional translators and interpreters. I mentioned how I emphasize on etiquette when brainstorming ways my students can add social media to their marketing strategy, because it’s important to me that they understand that being behind a screen doesn’t change the fact that we must interact with others respectfully―especially if you’re presenting yourself as a professional. So, I would like to build on that thought today and share some examples of things you should NOT do on social media, whether professionally or personally.

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Do you have an Amazon Music account, by any chance?

Well, if you do, you must have noticed that they added podcasts to their library recently. Translation Confessional is there, so you can now subscribe to this podcast and get new episodes every Thursday inside your Amazon Music account.

Visit http://bit.ly/tc-amz to go straight into my podcast page inside Amazon Music.

It’s easy to remember. TC stands for Translation Confessional and AMZ stands for Amazon.

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Today’s episode will perhaps feel a little different from what you’ve listened to so far at Translation Confessional, so please bear with me.

This episode is being released five days before the 2020 election in the United States. I thought I should record it now because it feels very timely.

I’m afraid that, depending on the election results and how the electoral process takes place this time around, my judgment may be too clouded, and I may be too mentally exhausted to sit down and record something about this topic in the near future.

So, once again, please bear with me.

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SLATE'S "WHAT NEXT" INTERVIEW

First-Time U.S. Voters Series

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I’m releasing this quick episode today because we are exactly one week away from the end of the 2020 elections in the United States right now.

Earlier this month, I was interviewed by Slate Magazine for their “What Next” podcast, because they identified me on social media as a first-time voter and wanted to share my story in their series dedicated to exactly that: people who are voting for the first time in a U.S. election.

If you want to listen to the interview and learn more about why I became a U.S. citizen this year and registered to vote, go to http://bit.ly/Rafa-Slate

I’m also adding the link to this episode’s description, so you can click it and go directly to State’s What Next episode.

I hope you enjoy listening to it and come back on Thursday for episode 44, when I’ll talk about “An Immigrant’s Nightmare,” which is somewhat connected to my Slate interview.

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Just the other day, I was talking to a friend about our kids’ education. Reflecting on my academic experience through elementary, middle, and high school got me thinking: I’ve always been a nerd and loved learning new things. So, yes, I’m an advocate for lifelong learning, and I do learn new things every day while doing my job. But I’m also an advocate for matching the right people with the right projects, which is not only is part of our client education efforts, but should always be a reminder for translators and interpreters of our role as agents of communication and, as students, when it comes to seeking knowledge from trusted sources while we continue to improve ourselves.

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Because I’ve been working as a translator for 23 years now, the way I research my languages has definitely changed, considering the technology I had available then, and what we have available now. Join me as I talk about the dictionaries I used to use back in the late 1990s and how my researching techniques have changed once Google came into play.

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Books About Translation

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Today I wanted to drill down into the differences between “working languages” and “fluency.” Throughout the years, many people have told me to stop saying that I “don’t speak Spanish and Italian.” After all, I translate from both, so it’s obvious that I “speak them” at some level. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to understand the material I translate, transcribe, or subtitle. I wouldn’t be able to read books originally written in those languages. I wouldn’t be able to watch entire movies or series from Spanish-speaking countries and from Italy without the assistance of subtitles. And I wouldn’t be able to communicate professionally with clients who reach out to me in those two languages. So, why do I always say that I don’t “speak” those languages? Well, it’s a personal choice, really.

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This is definitely my longest and most self-indulgent episode so far, but I do hope you find it entertaining and informative. Join me as I go down memory lane and talk about how Italian has always been part of my life. Besides always being aware of a distant relative from Italy with a crazy story on how he moved to Brazil at the turn of the 20th century, I ended up marrying someone with Italian roots as well―and we found his long-lost cousins in Sicily while backpacking through Italy.

Here are some links if you would like to learn more about Italian-related things I mention in this episode:

Negramaro, my favorite Italian band

Some Italian playlists to get you started

Playlist 1 | Playlist 2 | Playlist 3

Gibellina, where we found family

Gibellina Vecchia | Gibellina Nuova

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Happy International Translation Day, everybody!

And, guess what, it’s International Podcast Day, too!

What a better way to celebrate it than being interviewed by a fellow podcaster AND language professional?

That’s exactly what happened to me today, so I’d like to invite you to check out “Brand the Interpreter,” a podcast by Mireya Pérez. She interviewed me and we talked about different aspects of a career in T&I, including how technology is our best friend.

You can listen to our conversation here.

And feel free to leave a message here on Translation Confessional to tell me how you are celebrating our special day today.

Have fun!

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Hi, everybody!

If all this sounds interesting, you can join Riveter online and download their app to start networking with other working women and allies. Here’s the address you can use to become a Riveter: bit.ly/Join-Riveter

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Hi everybody!

This is a quick note about the Translation Confessional newsletter.

Every month, I send out a summary of what happened on the podcast and ask for feedback from listeners, so I can address different topics of interest in upcoming episodes.

If you'd like to receive a copy of the newsletter by email, you can go to RafaLombardino.com and leave your name and email address on the form you will see right on the front page.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Last week I talked about translating non-fiction books. Today, I wanted to address the more “creative side” of book translations.

I didn’t know I wanted to be a translator when I was little―I had no idea that was even an option―but as I started reading books while being aware that they had been originally written in a different language, I remember getting this restless feeling inside, like “I wanna do this, too!”

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My Book Translation Portfolio

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Looking at my current book translation portfolio―see link below if you want to check it out―I’ve translated more non-fiction than fiction from Portuguese to English, which is the language pair I work with the most when it comes to book translations. Okay, among currently published titles, it’s 11 versus 10, with two more that are ready and awaiting publication, but it’s still indicative of what I seem attracted to, or the kind of material that ends up finding me.

As a translator, I enjoy non-fiction books because of the research involved in the process. I’m still a journalist at heart, remember? It’s much easier to work on this kind of material when you can read about the same subject and tap into the language structures that already exist in your target language about that very same thing. For example, when translating books about business, it’s easy to read business-related articles or excerpts of books written originally in English and approach my Portuguese-to-English translation that way.

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My Book Translation Portfolio

Nanette Blitz Konig's "Holocaust Memoirs of a Bergen-Belsen Survivor"

"Liberating Belsen Concentration Camp"

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Holocaust Memoirs of a Bergen-Belsen Survivor & Classmate of Anne Frank (Holocaust Survivor Memoirs World War II)

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Five years ago, I wrote an article in Portuguese for Ponte de Letras, a collective blog created by four translators I admire, who translate books in Brazil. The subject they wanted me to write about was something that many people still consider a mortal sin in translation: translating into your second language.

According to the “urban legend,” a translator can only translate into their native language, the one they’ve been speaking since they were born. However, when it comes to language knowledge and fluency, there’s no black and white―there’s a big gray area. And, as I mentioned in episode 7, “Abilities and Limitations,” you must always be true to yourself, and to your clients, and never take on a project that requires more than what you can actually perform at a professional level.

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If you're curious about the short stories project I managed between 2011 and 2016, check out the three books we edited:

Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories ― Vol. 1

Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories ― Vol. 2

Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories ― Vol. 3

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Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories: Vol. 2 (2012-2013)

Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories: Vol. 3 (2013-2014)

Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories: Vol. 1 (2011-2012)

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Here’s a question: Do you send one message after another when prospecting or saying “hello” to old clients? If you said yes, here’s another question: Why do you waste time writing and rewriting the same thing so many times when you put your marketing hat on?

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Cover Letters

Reaching out to Old Clients

Business Plan

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Hi everybody!

While we wait for a new episode to drop this Thursday, I just wanted to let you know that I’m creating a Telegram channel dedicated to Translation Confessional!

Telegram is a whole new world to me―I actually just found out it’s owned by Twitter. But after reading more about it, I realized it’s a powerful tool to keep in touch with listeners and find out what you want to hear about here on the podcast.

So, if you’re already a Telegram user, or would like to give this messaging app a try, look for the Translation Confessional channel. That way, you’ll be the first one to know when a new episode is out, besides getting exclusive material and contributing with your valuable feedback.

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Chasing clients can be extremely exhausting and frustrating. It’s like running a marathon every day! But the truth is that all freelancers must go through what most of us call the “feast or famine” conundrum. The best we can do is make the most of our “famine” to review our business plan and rethink our goals. Do you want to work with more agencies? Do you want to find more direct clients? Do you want to diversify your activities?

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Losing a Client

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Best Rate

Scam Alert

FREE WEBINAR: Diversify to Achieve Sustainability as a Translator

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Let's talk about something that is not related strictly to translation―nor is it confessional in nature―but it's a subject that we all must worry about: Poor ergonomics. It can lead to repetitive strain injury, which is what happens when we move our body a certain way over and over again and it creates inflammation of tendons and nerves.

Considering our daily activities as translators, it happens more often in our upper extremities—assuming that you use your hands to type and move the mouse.

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Here's a YouTube video in which I show my ergonomic keyboard and mouse, as well as the compression gloves I wear.

If you liked the items I show on this video, here are links to learn more about each one of them:

» http://bit.ly/MS-Keyboard

» http://bit.ly/Anker-Mouse

» http://bit.ly/Compression-Gloves

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As language people, we all have our pet peeves, those expressions that we cringe at when we hear them. As translators and interpreters, these pet peeves may be multilingual―not only because they can come in all our working languages, but because they may cross languages as well.

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Last week, I talked a little bit about subtitling and highlighted an unpleasant experience I had with a client who didn’t really seem to take the role of subtitling seriously. Today, I wanted to go behind the scenes and talk about what can happen when you’re subtitling entertainment content.

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Subtitling Online Sessions

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Subtitling is something that I always wanted to do since I got started as a translator. But, even though I’ve been translating since 1997, I only started subtitling around 2010 or so. That's because it takes a different set of skills to actually become a subtitler. Translating is one thing, subtitling is something else entirely different.

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Subtitling Online Sessions

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I have very few clients who are based in California. Most of them didn’t even bat an eye at our collaboration since AB5 went into effect―check back episode 2 for info on AB5. They understand my company, Word Awareness, offers business-to-business (B2B) services, so the new law did not apply to what we have going on. But, then, there was one client, though, who insisted on making things more difficult than they should be…

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If you missed the live webinar sessions I had last week to celebrate my 40th birthday, you can watch the recorded versions now!

Here's a link to the newsletter I sent out as soon as the videos were available and choose if you want to watch the presentation in English or in Portuguese.

I hope you enjoy the material I had to share about diversifying your services as a language professional and, if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment on the respective YouTube video, and I’ll get right back to you as soon as possible.

Hope you like it!

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Here's what happened when an author contacted me to try to get her book copyedited after a "friend" translated the original...

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In episode 3, I addressed this very subject while talking about “impostor syndrome.” Here’s another take on it, based on an article I wrote back in 2015, before I realized “impostor syndrome” was actually a thing. Sometimes you have a feeling and are only able to name it once you find other people who experience it, too, you know? So, here it is, a five-year-old perspective that has remained fresh.

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The hot Kindle deal in celebration of my 40th birthday is now over :-(

But you can still get a copy of "Tools and Technology in Translation" in either ebook or paperback at a very affordable price.

Here's where it's at »»»»» http://RafaLombardino.com/tools

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When I started teaching “Tools and Technology in Translation” back in 2010, I noticed students were very resistant to using social media for professional purposes. I have a quiz question about it, and most students back then mentioned that they didn’t want to create professional profiles on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn because they didn’t feel comfortable. After I explained how they could use social media to their advantage while promoting their services, interacting with peers, and reaching out to potential clients, some of them started to see the other side of social media. Still, many were not convinced there was any professional value in it.

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As promised, here's the link to a webinar recording on how to use Facebook to grow your translation business.

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In this episode, I wanted to bring awareness to the fact that your specialization as a translator and interpreter is not only related to your educational or professional background. This is something my students ask me quite often when they say they want to decide on a given specialization.

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UPDATE: If you missed the live webinar sessions I had to celebrate my 40th birthday, you can now watch the recorded versions here!

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As translators, most of the work we do can be mentally taxing. I’m not an interpreter at all, but I can imagine how much harder it can be for an interpreter’s mind after working all day on one or several assignments.

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Last week, while talking about how I started learning Spanish in the 1990s, I had a little side note about technology. That got me thinking: Have you ever stopped to appreciate how technology has changed the way translators work?

How has technology changed the way you work? Are you an old-school translator who had to adapt and learn on the go, or did you get started more recently, when all these tools were already available for you to us? Let me know what it’s been like for you as you’ve evolved in your career while making use of technology.

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By the way, if you want to learn more about Swordfish, which is available for Windows, Mac and Linux computers and is the CAT tool I've been using since 2008, here are some links of interest:

CAT Tool Series on YouTube

Proz Webinar (English)

Webinar FAQ (English)

Proz Webinar (Portuguese)

6-week class at UCSD Extension

Article: Why I Use a CAT Tool

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This is one of my longest and most self-indulgent episode so far, but I do hope you find it entertaining and informative. Join me as I go down memory lane and talk about how I learned Spanish back in the mid-1990s and, consequently, fell in love with Spain, found out about rock in Spanish and became obsessed with Pedro Almodóvar and Javier Bardem.

Here are some links if you would like to learn more about Spanish-related things I enjoy:

Héroes del Silencio, my favorite Spanish rock band

Vetusta Morla, my new-found favorite Spanish rock band

Rock en español, my Spotify playlist

Pedro Almodóvar, my favorite movie director

Javier Bardem, my favorite actor

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Last week, we brought two interviews with interpreters who talked about how their work routine has changed in the times of COVID-19. Let’s hear from two more colleagues and see how their experiences are similar or different.

In this episode, we'll hear from Everton Morais and Camila de Castro, two Brazilian interpreters living in the east coast, in the United States.

They’ll introduce themselves, tell us how long they’ve been working as interpreters and what languages they work with. They’ll share a bit about their routine before COVID-19 and how things have changed since social distance went into effect. They’ll also tell us whether their assignments had been canceled or shifted to an online environment. Finally, they’ll share suggestions with fellow interpreters on how they can adapt to our new reality during the global pandemic.

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Considering the nature of their work, which most often demands in-person interaction at a doctor’s office, at court, in meetings, and events, interpreters have most definitely been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. I wanted to know what’s going on with some colleagues and learn how they had to adapt to provide services to their clients.

In today's episode, we'll hear from Denise Bobadilha and Adriana Machado, two interpreters who live and work in Brazil. They’ll introduce themselves, tell us how long they’ve been working as interpreters and what languages they work with. They’ll share a bit about their routine before COVID-19 and how things have changed since social distance went into effect. They’ll also tell us whether their assignments had been canceled or shifted to an online environment. Finally, they’ll share suggestions with fellow interpreters on how they can adapt to our new reality during the global pandemic.

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Last week, I decided to interview a few friends, who are also translation instructors, to learn what their experience has been like while teaching translation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, we're featuring Mirna Soares and Elena Langdon. They’ll introduce themselves, tell us how long they’ve been teaching, what classes and where they teach, and whether they taught in person or online before COVID-19. I also asked them if anything changed for them since social isolation went into effect and how their students have adapted to the new normal we’re living in. Additionally, I was interested in knowing what resources their universities have offered, in terms of platform and tools, and whether their classes are live or pre-recorded. Lastly, I asked them what the main challenges have been for them or their students, given the circumstances, and if there are any suggestions or recommendations they would like to share with translation teachers and students worldwide.

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Today, we’re doing something a little different. I decided to interview a few friends, who are also translation instructors, to learn what their experience has been like while teaching translation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, we're featuring Cris Silva and Jonas Nicotra. They’ll introduce themselves, tell us how long they’ve been teaching, what classes and where they teach, and whether they taught in person or online before COVID-19. I also asked them if anything changed for them since social isolation went into effect and how their students have adapted to the new normal we’re living in. Additionally, I was interested in knowing what resources their universities have offered, in terms of platform and tools, and whether their classes are live or pre-recorded. Lastly, I asked them what the main challenges have been for them or their students, given the circumstances, and if there are any suggestions or recommendations they would like to share with translation teachers and students worldwide.

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Last week, I addressed the fact that we use a word in English to designate something in Portuguese, but we can’t use it back in English when describing the very same thing. Anyway, I started to brainstorm other expressions we have in Brazil that use English words and that CANNOT be translated back into English without causing some serious confusion.

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If there is one stereotype I fit into as a Brazilian is that soccer is my religion. But, why am I going to talk about soccer on a translation-related podcast? Well, because something amusing happened the other day, and I wanted to share it here: A fellow translator MANSPLAINED soccer to me on social media. This podcast is called “Translation Confessional” for a reason, so it’s only fair that I reflect on it, open up, and address this issue in this format.

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As I said in episode 10, word of mouth is something that can truly help us in our freelancing career, especially when we do networking correctly. I started hiring colleagues back in 2004, only two years after I moved to California and started to dedicate myself to translating full time after finishing college. This type of collaboration has really worked well for the past 16 years. And the network has only grown throughout the years, as colleagues refer other colleagues who would be perfect for a given project, and as I get to meet peers during translation conferences and networking events.

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In this episode, I'll talk about how "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers sent me to the principal's office when I was 12 years old.

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As you well know, our profession is a sedentary one. Whether you’re a translator who is chained to your computer desk, or an interpreter who spends hours and hours inside a booth or waiting for your appointment in court or at a doctor’s offices, the fact is that we hardly move throughout the course of our workday. And considering how many of us may not have a set schedule, day turns into night that turns into day and, when we least expect, we realize our health is deteriorating.

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We’re going through the first worldwide pandemic in the age of social media and we’re all learning from one another how to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. Fortunately, we can all keep in touch and still have some sense of community, even during this mandatory isolation. Let me know how your routine has changed these past couple of weeks and what the situation is like where you are located right now.

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I’ve always been very responsive when clients send me an email, but answering the phone is something that I only do when I’m “in the office.” The client was aware of the time zone difference and, that one time, they decided to follow their phone call with an email asking why I never answer when they call. At 1 pm, when I was back in front of my computer, I called them back.

“I’m sorry I missed you, but you called when I was on my lunch break.” The conversation that followed this revelation that translators also need to eat was a very good client education experience.

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Today's episode is special because, in celebration of women's month, Translation Confessional is participating in a Brazilian campaign called O PODCAST É DELAS, which could be freely translated as "The Podcast is Female," "Podcasting For Women," or "Women Own Podcasting." This effort is trying to bring awareness to the role of women in the podcasting community and helping listeners find more podcasts that are hosted by women, that interview women, and that discuss women-related issues. For more information on O PODCAST É DELA, check this episode's description. If you like podcasts in Portuguese, I hope you find a few very informative women-driven podcasts from Brazil you can enjoy.

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Today's episode is special because, in celebration of women's month, Translation Confessional is participating in a Brazilian campaign called O PODCAST É DELAS, which could be freely translated as "The podcast is female," "Podcasting for women," or "Women own podcasting."

For more information on O PODCAST É DELAS, visit this link. If you like podcasts in Portuguese, I hope you find a few very informative women-driven podcasts from Brazil you can enjoy.

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There are times when you get some feedback that is completely unrealistic and you know you’re right, but despite your best efforts, there’s little you can do to change a client’s mind. That’s when you think, “Well, the client is always right... right?” and then you must move on to keep your sanity.

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Word of mouth is indeed very powerful and requires little effort but being yourself, being good at what you do and, above all, being humble. The secret to networking successfully is to not force a situation. If you’re trying to promote yourself every time you talk to someone who works in your industry or when you interact with prospects, chances are you’ll alienate people.

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You can study a language forward and backward and have impeccable grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. However, it’s only when you have daily contact with your second language that you get to learn some little details, that particular vocabulary that wouldn’t come to you as easily―unless you really look for it.

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Once upon a time, there was this client who spoke Spanish and English and thought they could speak Portuguese as well. Okay, Spanish and Portuguese are “cousins,” but they’re different enough to be two distinct languages. In other words, they’re close enough to get you in trouble.

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The other day I came across this post on LinkedIn: A fellow translator said something like, “You must be as talented as the original author if you’re translating a masterpiece.” She was talking about literary translations in particular, but that got me thinking:

I believe that is true of any kind of translation.

Translators must have the ability to write the same type of text in the target language that they set themselves out to translate.

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I used to go to English school twice a week, which is two 45-minutes classes a week. That was not enough for me, so I remember buying some of those magazines that came with song lyrics and I’d try to translate them into Portuguese with my very limited knowledge and my parents’ old dictionary from the late 1960s… If I focus hard enough, I can still smell those musty yellowed pages to this day.

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There’s an age-old debate among translators: Do you work in absolute silence, or do you need background noise while translating?

We all know what works best for us and what makes us more productive, so I’ll go through what I do myself in my daily work life. Hopefully I can give you some ideas, but I’d love to hear from you and learn more about what you’re most comfortable with when it comes to sound versus silence.

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I’ve heard some colleagues saying how they refuse to do translation samples because their experience should speak for itself. However, despite the fact that I’ve been working as a translator for more than 20 years, I still send out translation samples, resumes, and cover letters when reaching out to a potential client.

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Even though I have over 20 years of experience as a translator, my heart still sank when I got some negative feedback the other day. I guess it’s something that many translators and interpreters go through, and it was only a few years ago that I found out there’s a name for it: IMPOSTOR SYNDROME.

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Translators and interpreters are NOT exempt from AB5, which is causing major problems for our fellow colleagues in California. So every single translator who is a freelancer in California has been affected by this new law… Some of my friends here in San Diego and Los Angeles have received letters from large translation agencies about how they can no longer work together because companies are trying to protect themselves and, instead of going through the trouble of proving that their independent contractors should not be classified as employees, they would rather stop working with California freelancers altogether.

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Here is some more information about AB5:

Statement by the American Translators Association

Association of Translators and Interpreters in the San Diego Area (ATISDA)

Northern California Translators Association (NCTA)

AB5 Articles Archive

California Wanted to Protect Uber Drivers. Now it May Hurt Freelancers.

Uncertainty for Interpreters as Gig Economy Bill (AB5) Passes California Senate

From Interpreters and Journalists to Pet Sitters, California's Gig Economy Law has Independent Contractors Fretting

Impact of Gig Worker Bill AB5 on Translators and Interpreters

Will New California Law Change Your Freelance Translation Work? Maybe.

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We’re just starting a new year… And a new decade, nevertheless. We don’t have flying cars and a colony on Mars, but we do have the internet, which allows all of us, translators and interpreters, to work online, improve our language skills, stay connected with peers, and find clients on the other side of the world.

I don’t know about you, but I always feel refreshed when the holidays are approaching and when January comes. Maybe it’s because I tend to receive fewer translation requests by mid-December and find myself with more time on my hands, but I like clearing the clutter to get the energy going and get ready for the new year.

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Introducing Translation Confessional!

I’m starting this podcast to share that side of our translation careers that we don’t talk about too often or very openly: the struggles, the time invested into constantly learning and improving ourselves, the ups and downs, that feeling that we could be found out at any moment, and also the little joys that make up for everything.

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