Translation Confessional

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 b...

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 b...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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 under...

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 under...

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 c...

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. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*...

Let's hear from Holly Silvestri and Loana Denis, founding members of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE) , a non-profit professional organization that promotes advocacy, education, and professionalization for language professionals who work in educational settings. In this interview, they discuss how important it is to raise awareness about the role of int...

Translation Confessional is back from spring break and we have some more interviews ready for you. Today Rafa talks to Alejandra Tolj, an audiovisual translator from Argentina who was a nomad freelancer before COVID and is looking forward to choosing her next destination as soon as it is safe to travel the world again… In this interview, Alejandra shares some practical advice on what it takes to b...

Translation Confessional is back from spring break and we have some more interviews ready for you. Today Rafa talks to Alejandra Tolj, an audiovisual translator from Argentina who was a nomad freelancer before COVID and is looking forward to choosing her next destination as soon as it is safe to travel the world again… In this interview, Alejandra shares some practical advice on what it takes to b...

Have you collected several books and dictionaries that help you become a better language professional? You probably did, right? Reading books about translation, interpretation, copy editing, subtitling, and so many other subjects in our professional universe is extremely important to our professional development and growth. The more we get to explore, the more we learn, and the better we will be a...

Hello everyone! Translation Confessional is going on a spring break and cooking up some episodes and scheduling some more interesting interviews about the world of translation, freelancing, and languages. We have 100 episodes available right now, so feel free to go back and catch up on what you might have missed. You can also experience the podcast in different ways. I'm leaving a link to the YouT...

Here’s a quick message to recommend yet another translation podcast to you. It’s called “ TranslatorsPod101 ” and it’s hosted by “ Translators101 ,” a learning platform for Portuguese-speaking language professionals that is pretty much a Netflix for translators! Both the podcast and the learning platform were created by William Cassemiro , former president of the Brazilian Association of Translato...

We’re back with yet another conversation that I was eager to share with you. Today I’m talking with Ana Osorio , who was born in Venezuela to a Colombian family. She was a little girl living in Medellin during the Pablo Escobar era. Because of that, she’s very familiar with the "Paisa" dialect. While pursuing an Advanced Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting studies at Macquarie Universi...

We’re back with yet another conversation that I was eager to share with you. Today I’m talking with Ana Osorio , who was born in Venezuela to a Colombian family. She was a little girl living in Medellin during the Pablo Escobar era. Because of that, she’s very familiar with the "Paisa" dialect. While pursuing an Advanced Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting studies at Macquarie Universi...

Today I wanted to share with you a conversation I had with Fabiane Guimarães, a Brazilian author with whom I worked on the translation sample of her debut novel, "Apague a luz se for chorar," which literally invites readers to turn off the lights if they're about to cry. Find the book in Portuguese here: https://tinyurl.com/apaguealuz We talked about our collaboration and some choices we've made w...

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you. Today we'll have Part 2 of an interview with Damián Santilli, audiovisual translator and translation instructor from Argentina. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, check it out for an animated conversation on neutral Spanish in audiovisual transl...

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you. Today we'll have Part 2 of an interview with Damián Santilli, audiovisual translator and translation instructor from Argentina. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, check it out for an animated conversation on neutral Spanish in audiovisual transl...

It’s not easy to navigate the professional world by yourself and without the support of a company. While freelancing can free you from the shackles of traditional corporate life, you’re left to fend for yourself in a highly-competitive world. Independent workers face huge challenges, such as finding clients, coping with periods of no work, effectively managing their time, and bossing themselves ar...

Here’s a quick message to recommend yet another translation podcast to you. It’s called “ Troublesome Terps ” and, if you’re an interpreter, odds are you’re already very familiar with the show and its four hosts: Sarah Hickey, Jonathan Downie, and the Alexanders―Alexander Gansmeier and Alexander Drechsel. But they don’t talk about interpretation only―they cover several topics and have very animate...

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you. Today we'll have Part 1 of a 2-part interview with Damián Santilli, audiovisual translator and translation instructor from Argentina. We sat down to talk about his thesis on the dubbed version of the movie "Deadpool" and also ended up talking about...