Meet the Translator

Apr 08 2024 105
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Welcome to Meet the Translator! I'm Dot Roberts and I chat with a different translator each episode, getting to know them, hearing their story and covering various topics related to translation. Whether you are new to the translation industry, an experienced translator or just curious about the subject, join me as we delve into different areas of translation and learn more about our wonderful colleagues.

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Being a Content Creator in the Translation Industry with Adrian Probst and Kelsey Frick

Apr 08 2024 77 mins  
Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! ✨I'm joined by YouTube sensation Adrian Probst and LinkedInfluencer star Kelsey Frick for an episode all about being a content creator in the translation industry.Listen along to find out what Kelsey and Adrian do, where they find their inspiration, and how being a content creator benefits their freelance business.If you want

Translating Your Grandfather's Literature with Roberto Van Eyken

Mar 25 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Roberto Van Eyken, a translator who has had the unique opportunity to translate his own grandfather's literature.Listen along to find out about Roberto's path into translation and what it's like to translate something with such a personal and emotional aspect to it. We chat about the two books Rob

Working as a Professional Translator: Discussing the Textbook with JC Penet

Jan 08 2024 84 mins  
Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast and happy 2024!In this episode, I'm joined by JC Penet, lecturer in translation studies and author of the upcoming textbook Working as a Professional Translator. Join me to find out all about JC's background and work, and what's included in his upcoming textbook and why. JC also shares some valuable advice for aspiring

Translating the Works of Robert Musil with Genese Grill

Aug 23 2023 50 mins  
This time around on the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Genese Grill, a writer, scholar, artist, and translator. In this episode, I ask Genese about her translations of Robert Musil's literature.We find out how Genese has gotten to know the author so well and how she approaches her translations and brings the differences to life. Genese also shares her plans fo

The Link Between Academia and the Profession of Translation and Interpreting with Sergey Tyulenev, Joseph Lambert, and Callum Walker

Apr 17 2023 75 mins  
Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by three university lecturers who focus on various aspects of translation in their teachings to discuss the link between academia and the profession of translation and interpreting.Sergey, Joseph, and Callum start by sharing who they are and what they do, before talking about the Routledge Introduction t

SEO Translation with Teresa Sousa

Mar 06 2023 39 mins  
Today on the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Teresa Sousa for an episode on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) translation.Teresa shares what she does as an SEO translator and the path she took to get here. She then explains what SEO is, where translation comes into it, and how this service can benefit clients. Teresa also shares some SEO tips for translators and talk

Marketing Translation with Mandy Borchardt

Jan 24 2023 35 mins  
In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by marketing translator Mandy Borchardt.Mandy explains what marketing translation is, what she does in her job as a marketing translator, what kind of skills you need to be a marketing translator, and shares her tips for colleagues interested in the specialism.Useful resources mentioned in this episode:- Get Fit fo

Board Game Localisation with Anikó Pető-Mordovski, Ivar Junior, and Luciana Galeani Boldorini

Jan 17 2023 51 mins  
In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Anikó Pető-Mordovski, Ivar Junior, and Luciana Galeani Boldorini for a chat about board game localisation.We’ll find out about different types of board games that need translating and what that process looks like, what skills you need for the job, the challenges, and of course, lots of tips for anyone thinki

Medical Translation with Alessio Armenise, Andrew Bell, and Silvia Romano

Nov 15 2022 57 mins  
Today, I’m joined by Alessio Armenise, Andrew Bell, and Silvia Romano for an episode on medical translation.I find out what medical translation consists of, the challenges involved, what skills are needed to be a medical translator, and much more. This is an especially useful episode for anyone thinking of specializing in medical translation.How to get in touch with today’s gue

Literary Translation with Abi Prowse

Oct 10 2022 42 mins  
In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by freelance translator Abi Prowse for a chat about literary translation.Abi explains how she became a literary translator and what kind of work she does, as well as what the process of translating a book looks like and how she finds clients. Abi also shares some valuable tips for anyone thinking of specialising in