TART Bites

Interview with Elsa Sarkis 19.02.2026 41:13 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra interviews Elsa Sarkis, a Lebanese interpreter, translator, coach, and educator. A true Jill of all trades, she has created a unique career for herself by combining these four – generally independent – careers.

Periods 22.01.2026 3:36 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra discusses the use of periods in Arabic.

CAT Tools: Why I Love Them 15.01.2026 2:14 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra discusses the reasons she loves computer-assisted translation tools.

Faster Than Light 08.01.2026 2:57 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about her experience translating a science fiction novel into Arabic.

Across MENA: Naming Ministries #1 22.02.2024 3:30 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the regional differences in written Arabic when it comes to naming conventions for governmental departments and entities.

Time Tracking 22.02.2024 2:44 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to be productive while translating using time tracking.

Using Context Reverso 22.02.2024 2:34 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to translate more efficiently using an online tool called Context Reverso.

Tricky Words: Toothbrushes 22.02.2024 2:15 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to tackle the translation of a tricky word: toothbrushes.

Language Mastery #1 22.02.2024 2:24 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the importance of language mastery in translation.

Interview with Sawad Hussain 06.03.2022 29:20 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra interviews Sawad Hussain, a literary translator originally from Pakistan.

Spacing 06.03.2022 2:24 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the use of spacing in Arabic.

CAT Tools: A Crutch? 17.02.2022 2:21 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra discusses another case when CAT tools weren't very helpful.

Editing Manuals 10.02.2022 2:06 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra tells us the story of how CAT tools weren't the quickest way to edit product manuals.

Tricky Words: Baby Bottle 06.02.2022 2:27 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to tackle the translation of a tricky word: baby bottle.

Online Dictionaries 06.02.2022 4:08 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to translate more efficiently using online dictionaries.

Context Switching 06.02.2022 2:03 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to be productive while translating using context switching.

Across MENA: Government Offices 06.02.2022 1:59 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the regional differences in written Arabic when it comes to naming conventions regarding government offices and jobs.

Textual Context 06.01.2022 3:00 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the importance of learning the textual context when translating.

Interview with Nema Alaraby 22.12.2020 29:26 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra interviews Nema Alaraby, a certified medical and literary translator from the UK.

Commas 17.12.2020 1:59 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the use of commas in Arabic.

CAT Tools: SmartCat 15.12.2020 1:39 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra discusses SmartCat, a computer-assisted translation tool.

Shoelace Fabric 10.12.2020 2:20 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra tells us the story of the shoelace fabric.

Across MENA: Hospitals & Clinics 08.12.2020 3:56 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the regional differences in written Arabic when it comes to hospital and clinic naming conventions.

Task-Batching 03.12.2020 2:35 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to be productive while translating using task-batching.

Placeholders 01.12.2020 2:57 ↓

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to translate more efficiently using placeholders.