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019 – Japanese Translation & Interpretation
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In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacy Smith about the joys and challenges of working as a professional Japanese translator and interpreter. Stacy worked as a Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) for the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in Kumamoto prefecture before eventually returning to the United States and turning her love of Japanese into a career. When not on the road with work, Stacy lives in New York City.
Together Nick and Stacy discuss:
- how she became interested in the Japanese language
- how she went about deciding to become a professional translator & interpreter
- the impact of technology on the world of professional translation & interpretation and
- tips for improving your own Japanese study habits
To learn more about Stacy, check out her website as well as her blog posts for JETwit. Also, here’s a great article about Japanese translation and interpretation.
A special thank you to everyone who has left a positive rating and review in iTunes. The podcast can also be found on Facebook and you can interact with me on a more regular basis on Twitter @letstalkjapan
30 episodes
Manage episode 48896322 series 50434
In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacy Smith about the joys and challenges of working as a professional Japanese translator and interpreter. Stacy worked as a Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) for the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in Kumamoto prefecture before eventually returning to the United States and turning her love of Japanese into a career. When not on the road with work, Stacy lives in New York City.
Together Nick and Stacy discuss:
- how she became interested in the Japanese language
- how she went about deciding to become a professional translator & interpreter
- the impact of technology on the world of professional translation & interpretation and
- tips for improving your own Japanese study habits
To learn more about Stacy, check out her website as well as her blog posts for JETwit. Also, here’s a great article about Japanese translation and interpretation.
A special thank you to everyone who has left a positive rating and review in iTunes. The podcast can also be found on Facebook and you can interact with me on a more regular basis on Twitter @letstalkjapan
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