More than words...

It’s a world of laughterA world of tearsIt’s a world of hopesAnd a world of fearsThere’s so much that we shareThat it’s time we’re awareIt’s a small world after all. These lyrics were written in 1963, and the Sherman Brothers, Richard and Robert, were so right. I wonder if they knew just how much. The world is shrinking. It has been shrinking for a long time. It started with long excursions…

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The Not-so-new Kid on the Block Has New Clothes

© Giovanna Lester 2018

Distance interpreting has been around for longer than some of us have been practicing.[1] Then why is everyone talking about it as if it were brand new? Easy: remote simultaneous interpreting, one of its modes, has been fitted with new clothes and it is, well, AWESOME.

So, what are we talking about?

Let’s just define what I am calling distance interpreting here: if speakers…

July Is Over Time flies when we are having fun!

July was a very busy month for me. No complaints: I got great paying projects to work on, two fun projects to brighten my load and I will soon be leaving to lovely Nassau to help lead an interpreters’ retreat with support form FIT and the Ministry of Tourism of the Bahamas. Can’t wait!

I’d like to share my two fun projects with you.

I was back as a guest at Translators on Air to talk about…

Who’s in Control? A Look at Remote Interpreting

– Giovanna Lester © 2012 Remote Interpreting (RI) is defined as any form of interpreting in which the interpreter works away from the meeting room either by telephone or by utilizing video-conferencing tools such as cable arrangements, closed-circuit TV and other similar technologies. Despite what many believe, RI is not new. Agencies and organizations that are part of RI’s history include:…

Originally published on September 14, 2015. Interview and photos by Giovanna Lester © 2015 A nostalgic and poignant experience   It was 1960. They said goodbye with hopes of a reunited future and with only uncertainty leading them. They made a new home, created a new history, and redesigned their futures. Memories, sadness, desire, curiosity, surprise, and shock were the substance of reality, and…

O que acontece quando você junta três brasileiras criativas e determinadas em uma entrevista? Além de desfrutar de momentos divertidos, descobrimos também como transformar sonhos em realidade. Image courtesy: PLD No vlog inaugural da Divisão de Língua Portuguesa da American Translators Association (ATA), eu e Márcia Nabrzecki, minha parceira no ConVTI2017, fomos entrevistadas pela querida Tereza…

The Importance of Professional Associations – a podcast

Click for podcast & more info Marketing Tips for Translators is Tess Whitty’s website, home to her incredible podcast, which complements her marketing courses. Tess’s background is in marketing and translation is her passion. That is a wonderful combination for all of us who ultimately benefit from its outcomes in the form of her blog posts, podcasts, courses, and books. Tess always asks her…

Translators on Air podcast with Gio Lester

On Wednesday, October 18, I had the pleasure of being the guest on Translators on Air podcast. It was fun! Those who attended ConVTI’s FREE Event “The Business of Being in Business” will recognize some of the concepts I shared. Elena Tereshchenkova and Dmitry Kornyukhov are the most gracious hosts. Once you agree to appear on the show and provide them a synopsis of what you want to talk about,…

Entrevista no Translators on Air, quarta, dia 18/10. Para se inscrever (é grátis): clique abaixo:

Translators on Air interview Wednesday, 10/18. To register (it’s free), click below: