tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post7996783793276720878..comments2024-03-25T03:02:08.418-07:00Comments on Translation Times: Recommended Reading: White House InterpreterJudy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-13213230592722497062013-11-21T09:02:37.721-08:002013-11-21T09:02:37.721-08:00Joining in the conversation a bit late here, but I...Joining in the conversation a bit late here, but I agree about the sad lack of professional, university-level training here in the US. I was in my second year of Translation Studies at the University of Amsterdam when life intervened and I moved to California. The only school in the state with a translation program offered Spanish-English only (and maybe German, I can't remember), but certainly not Dutch. So I got a Masters in English Literature instead, but for a long time I thought I had to give up my dream of becoming a translator. As it turns out, an English degree plus hard work and perseverance plus certification has resulted in a good living as a translator, but it is definitely a roundabout way. You have to prove to prospective clients that you have the skill level that is simply assumed when you have that piece of paper. I see translators get a bit huffy about that sometimes, but it's very understandable from the perspective of the client.Marie Brotnovhttp://www.calliopetranslations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-4601027945551046102013-11-19T01:42:42.352-08:002013-11-19T01:42:42.352-08:00Going to get it it looks really interesting. :)Going to get it it looks really interesting. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-90988796120314380892013-11-17T17:15:26.633-08:002013-11-17T17:15:26.633-08:00@Anabella: Yes, they sure went fast, didn't th...@Anabella: Yes, they sure went fast, didn't they? How nice that Freek will get more copies, and signed by the author, too. Awesome. Ah, yes, the author does write about long consecutive, but it's a very brief chapter and he doesn't really mention time limits. However, he does refer to presidents' speeches and the such, and those tend to be longer than 6-8 minutes. Tough, huh? We can't even imagine!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-63100018760651601392013-11-15T19:27:06.874-08:002013-11-15T19:27:06.874-08:00By the time I wanted to buy a copy they were gone ...By the time I wanted to buy a copy they were gone from InTransBook.<br />Freek said he would get more copies, have them signed by the author and send them!<br /><br />Quick question: the consecutive he mentions on his book is the long consecutive, right? I can't imagine retaining 6-8 of info!!!!!<br /><br />Great review of the book, btwAnabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991284137684743740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-53502915905730444082013-11-15T13:28:13.567-08:002013-11-15T13:28:13.567-08:00@Alice: That is fantastic -- we bet you will enjoy...@Alice: That is fantastic -- we bet you will enjoy it,even as a non-interpreter. Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-48992386995085450612013-11-14T12:42:45.979-08:002013-11-14T12:42:45.979-08:00It will definitely be under my Christmas tree! I&#...It will definitely be under my Christmas tree! I'm not an interpreter, but from the way you describe it I won't be disappointed.<br /><br />Alice<br />EN/FR>IT TranslatorAlice in Translationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702699628604634560noreply@blogger.com