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- My Language Jobs - Researcher in Linguistics
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While doing my BA in Linguistics I always made it clear to everyone that my main focus was on Lexicology, specially on Terminology.
When I started working I had the chance to be a part of a Linguistics Institute and be a part of a couple of projects, one of them in the area o Terminology.
I participated in scientific meetings and symposiums and presented a few papers internationally.
2 min - Carlos La Orden Tovar - Public Speaking, Training, Translating and All That Jazz
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Carlos La Orden Tovar has a very public localization life.
He delivers workshops, labs, and presentations as a speaker at global and local industry events for translation and localization professionals and students.
He is also the coordinator of workshops and seminars, E-Learning presentations, and a course designer.
In this conversation, we also talk about the importance of music in Carlo’s life and how it influenced his career in languages.
55 min - Cláudia e Nânci - Aprende Sânscrito: um projeto a duas vozes
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Esta semana, o episódio do The Language Worker é inacreditável.
A Cláudia e a Nânci são professoras de Sânscrito. Conheceram-se no curso de Canto de Mantras e perceberam que podiam juntar os gostos, conhecimentos e paixões em comum para oferecer aulas e cursos de Sânscrito.
Fiquem a conhecer a história deste encontro de mentes e os cursos de Sânscrito incríveis que elas organizam.
43 min - Maria Virgínia and Sofia - A partnership turned mentorship: How subtitling brought them together
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Maria Virgínia is passionate about subtitling and dedicates herself to this activity (she also works in translation and interpreting projects). She works with multiple international companies and believes that her background and activities as a poet help her find the perfect word when working in subtitling projects.
Sofia Marchetti is an Italian translator who creates a bridge not just language gaps but also cultural divides, ensuring the client’s message resonates authentically with the target audience. She works with English, Spanish, German and Italian.
In this conversation we will get to know each one of them better and we will hear all about how they met, how they started working together and the mentoring relationship that they are developing.
49 min - My Language Jobs - Audio Quality Rater
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I participated in a project to evaluate the quality of sound in automatic answering "machines" for phones.
The participants had to call a certain phone number and read a script that had all sorts of different types of information... Names of places, numbers, phone numbers, names of people, names os institutions, and others.
Our job was to check and rate the quality of the sound and the output in general.I participated in several other sound /output testing projects and I always jump at an opportunity to do it.I love the way users interact with technology.
3 min - Women in Localization - The UK Chapter
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Women in Localization (W.L.) is the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry with thousands of members globally. Its mission is to foster a global community that inspires professional equality in the localization industry and supports women through all phases of their careers.
Started in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2008, W.L. has expanded its membership to include women across the globe, encouraging members to meet in other local geographies.
Relevant links:
Global website to learn more about the organisation and to become a member: https://womeninlocalization.com/
W. L. UK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wluk/
W. L. UK Instagram: @womeninlocalizationuk
Our London (in-person only event) on 24 November: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/w-l-uk-spotlight-on-career-development-tickets-754479728177?aff=oddtdtcreator
51 min - My Language Jobs - Lexicographer
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Lexicographer
This is the last job that I had while I was still in college.
The Science Academy of Lison was only able to release a full Dictionary by the year 2001.
There had been attempts since the 18th Century but there was always something that prevented the work to progress.
This gave me the chance to be a part of this project!
I was responsible for the examples for each entry word - real life examples - books, newspapers...
2 min - Ana Margarida Fonseca - Dar aulas de inglês na escola pública e outras aberturas ao mundo
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A Ana Margarida Fonseca é professora de inglês há vários anos. No entanto, a sua mente inquieta e a vontade galopante de aprender e estar na crista da onda das inovações tecnológicas levaram-na ao mundo da edtech.
Segundo a própria: “A utilização da tecnologia para conceber experiências de aprendizagem cativantes que respondam às necessidades dos alunos contemporâneos tem-me dado muita satisfação profissional.”
Além de professora e formadora, a Ana Margarida é, também, tradutora em várias área, nomeadamente no domínio dos audiovisuais.
39 min - My Language Jobs - Department Assistant
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MY LANGUAGE JOBS - Department assistant
Department of Portuguese Language and Culture
This was the department where foreign students would go to in order to learn Portuguese.
It was great to be around people from so many nationalities and to get some work experience.
2 min - Fabrizio Valgoi - A Localization Manager by day and a Fashion Translator by night
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Fabrizio Valgoi is a Localization Manager at sports apparel giant PUMA. We talked about the importance of the Localition team in an international company and the challenges faced by the people who do their best to improve brand communtcation.Fabrizio is a highly motivated professional who loves fashion and exploring new countries and cultures.
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About The Language Worker
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Elevate your language business journey with The Language Worker, an audio podcast hosted by Rita Prazeres Gonçalves – founder of The Language Worker, terminology expert, business…
consultant and veteran podcaster with over 25 years in the language services industry. From big tech and LSPs to boutique agencies and solo businesses, Rita brings together everything she has learned as a Language Lead, Terminologist, Talent & Resource Management Consultant, trainer and host to help you build a sustainable, human‑centred language career.
In each episode, you will hear in‑depth, down‑to‑earth conversations about the real backstage of translation and localization: terminology and glossary work, translation project management, vendor and talent management, AI and MT workflows, SEO translation, and multilingual content that actually supports business goals. Rita talks with translators, project managers, vendor managers, founders, technology specialists and other language workers who share their experience, mistakes and practical strategies for navigating an ever‑changing industry. Topics include pricing and negotiation, client relationships, specialisation, leadership, ethical and sustainable language businesses, and how to design language work that fits your life instead of the other way around.
The Language Worker focuses on three main pillars – Talent, Training and Terminology – and how they show up in real language operations. You will find solo episodes that unpack corporate terminology and terminology governance in simple, practical terms, along with interviews that show why glossaries, termbases and style guides are the backbone of consistent, scalable multilingual content. Other episodes explore talent pathways and careers in the Language Industry, from freelancers and in‑house linguists to PMs, vendor managers and business owners, with plenty of mentoring‑style advice on CPD, networking and building confidence.
Whether you are a freelance translator, interpreter, subtitler, reviser, localization PM, vendor manager, language‑tech founder or head of an LSP, this podcast gives you actionable guidance on finding and keeping better clients, collaborating with LSPs and global teams, setting up workflows that scale, and using technology (including AI, CAT tools and TMSs) without losing the human side of language work. You will also hear about business growth, marketing and visibility for language professionals: niching, B2B case studies, thought leadership, podcasting, and turning your expertise into services that stand out
The Language Worker is the result of Rita’s deep gratitude for a life spent working with language – in tech companies, large and boutique LSPs, universities and now as a business owner. Think of it as a mix of practical business school, mentorship session and honest coffee chat in audio form, made for people who love languages and want their work to be meaningful, profitable and future-proof.
If you are searching in your podcast app for “translation business podcast”, “localization careers”, “terminology expert”, “how to start a language business”, “freelance translator tips”, “LSP growth strategy”, “vendor management in translation”, “AI and translation” or “ethical language services”, you are in the right place. Follow The Language Worker for regular episodes packed with insights, stories and concrete strategies to help linguists, localization professionals and language entrepreneurs create lasting impact and real business growth.