Amanda's Musings

By Amanda R. Smith

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

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November 20, 2025Episode 11: Language for Interpreters
Language learning happens through context and evolves continuously.
Fluency is context-specific, even within a single language.
Interpreters must recognize their limits in both native and second languages, adapting to new settings as needed.
Self-awareness and continual vocabulary expansion are essential for effective interpreting.
Lifelong learning, including reading and exposure to diverse language use, is vital for interpreters’ professional growth.

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The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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30min
November 01, 2025 Episode 10: Talking about the Work
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The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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23min
October 17, 2025 Episode 9: What are you Responding to?
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Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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25min
October 10, 2025 Episode 8: Lucky by Design
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The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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21min
October 03, 2025 Episode 7: How: Data Collection Lens
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The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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26min
September 25, 2025 Episode 6: Why Teach Interpreting
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The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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26min
August 31, 2025 Episode 5: Student & Interpreter Attitude
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I would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodes
Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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26min
August 23, 2025 Episode 4: Memory Reconsolidation
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29min
August 15, 2025 Episode 3: Student Motivation
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Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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28min
August 08, 2025 Episode 2: Tough Conversations
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Coaching with a Mentoring Mindset Training Series, an online professional training series - arsmithstudios.com, see the banner at the top
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I would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodes
Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching Interpreter
The Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.
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23min

FAQs about Amanda's Musings:

How many episodes does Amanda's Musings have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.