Translation Confessional

EXTRA: What does it take to go from translator to subtitler?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss what it takes to go from translator to subtitler. Check out these two webinars on subtitling: The Basics of Subtitling: ...

FULL WEBINAR: The Basics of Subtitling ― YouTube Studio

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 30-minute online session on how to use YouTube Studio as a free online subtitling platform! To access the commercial-free, on-demand video, visit ht...

FULL WEBINAR: The Basics of Subtitling ― Technical Aspects

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 40-minute online session on the technical aspects of subtitling! To access the commercial-free, on-demand video, visit https://rafalombardino.com/we...

Como educar clientes ideais

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hoje vamos tocar em um assunto que parece ser meio espinhoso para profissionais do idioma. Já ouvimos muitos colegas dizendo que educar clientes não...

Apps and Software That Are Worth Your While Investing In

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can never go wrong with technology when using it to fast-track your language business to success. Nowadays, many apps and software cost next to no...

FULL WEBINAR: The Role of Translators in the Digital Publishing Era

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a 55-minute online session on how translators can collaborate with authors and publish their own translated content in the digital publishing ...

Como se organizar para traduzir e produzir

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hoje vamos falar de um assunto super importante, mas que muita gente acaba deixando de lado: como se organizar sendo profissional independente. Vamos ...

Reach Your Career High With A Professional Development Plan

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's competitive job market, it is more important than ever to invest in your professional development. A well-crafted professional developm...

Como o ChatGPT pode nos ajudar

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hoje vamos falar sobre algo que está em alta: ferramentas de inteligência artificial. Mais especificamente, o ChatGPT. Parece até que o mundo virou...

How Can ChatGPT Help Translators

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we would like to talk about something very trendy: AI tools. More specifically, ChatGPT. The world has been taken by storm by this innovation, a...

Método de tradução: isso existe?

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Você já ouviu falar no método de tradução? Tem gente que usa essa expressão o tempo todo quando estuda teoria da tradução. A ideia até que é...

The Acquisition of Language Companies

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The acquisition of small businesses owned by language professionals is a trend that has been growing in recent years. Language professionals such as t...

Quem é você como profissional independente?

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boas-vindas a mais um episódio do Cantinho para tradutores! Hoje vamos refletir sobre quem você é na tradução e interpretação, ou como freelanc...

Just an Interpreter

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we would like to feature an article written by Lynn Fors, certified healthcare interpreter working with English and Spanish in Kentucky. She is ...

Equívocos sobre tradução e interpretação

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boas-vindas à versão brasileira do podcast Translation Confessional!  Este aqui vai ser o Cantinho para Tradutores! Esperamos que vocês, profi...

Email is Dead… Long Live the Email!

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you interact with clients and colleagues as a freelance language professional in the digital era? Here are some reflections on how freelancing ...

Vem aí o Cantinho para tradutores

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olá! Vem aí o Cantinho para tradutores, a versão brasileira do podcast "Translation Confessional". Semana sim, semana não, vamos trazer conteúdo ...

Season 4 is coming up!

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for Season 4 of the Translation Confessional podcast? We hope you are, because we have a couple of new things coming up this year. First...

What is Internationalization?

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we would like to talk about internationalization. Do you know what it is? Considering the name alone, you would think it is all about making som...

Innovation Translation Summit - Nov. 14-17

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! Here's a quick message on behalf of our host Rafa Lombardino and the Innovation in Translation Summit. This year's ITS event will take...

How A Financial Manager Can Help Your Translation Business

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode, we talked about how setting up your own business can help you organize your resources and stand out when reaching out to clients, and we...

How to Name Your Company

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a language professional working for yourself, you should really consider establishing your own business. Not only will it help you organize...

Translation and Politics

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll talk about a very important topic: politics in translation. Rafa sat down with Nicolás Arízaga, English and Spanish translator and inter...

[Spotify video] What are Certified Translations All About?

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode, we talked about the process of becoming a sworn translator in Brazil and Guatemala, and compared it to the concept of certified translat...

[audio only] What Are Certified Translations All About?

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode, we talked about the process of becoming a sworn translator in Brazil and Guatemala, and compared it to the concept of certified translat...

[audio only] What Are Sworn Translations All About?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll be addressing a very interesting topic: Sworn translations. In order to shed some light on the subject, Rafa talked to two of her peers to...

[Spotify VIDEO] What Are Sworn Translations All About?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll be addressing a very interesting topic: Sworn translations. In order to shed some light on the subject, Rafa talked to two of her peers to...

QUICK TIP: Getting Centered After Lockdown

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was so organized pre-pandemic. I had the best of both worlds: work and family life. After the lockdown began, I lost my way. Because I work for myse...

[Spotify VIDEO] Machine Translation: To MT or Not to MT?

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we would like to get into a controversial subject: Machine Translation. We are all very familiar with the doom and gloom associated with the use...

[audio only] Machine Translation: To MT or Not To MT

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we would like to get into a controversial subject: Machine Translation. We are all very familiar with the doom and gloom associated with the use...

NEWSFLASH: If you're learning Portuguese, come join us!

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everybody! This is a quick note for those of you who may be learning Portuguese. Have you heard that our host, Hoffa Lombardino, will be conduct...

NEWSFLASH: A call for interpreters working with Italian

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everybody! This is a quick note for our listeners out there who are interpreters working with the Italian language. Interpretation student Ilar...

[audio only] Cultural Intelligence

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about Cultural Intelligence and explore how language is part of a bigger picture when it comes to interacting with people from a different ...

[Spotify VIDEO] Cultural Intelligence

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about Cultural Intelligence and explore how language is part of a bigger picture when it comes to interacting with people from a different ...

NEWSFLASH: Smart Habits for Translators Interview

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! This is just a quick note to let you know that our host Rafa Lombardino was interviewed by fellow podcasters and language professional...

NEWSFLASH: Tips for Solopreneurs ― How Freelancers and Tech Can Help You Grow

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a solo business owner, there's often more work to accomplish than you can handle on your own. Luckily, many tools are available to help you with yo...

Code of Ethics for Language Professionals

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's hear from Holly Silvestri and Loana Denis, founding members of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE), a ...

[Spotify VIDEO] Being a Nomad Freelancer

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Translation Confessional is back from spring break and we have some more interviews ready for you. Today Rafa talks to Alejandra Tolj, an audiovisual ...

[audio only] Being a Nomad Freelancer

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Translation Confessional is back from spring break and we have some more interviews ready for you. Today Rafa talks to Alejandra Tolj, an audiovisual ...

NEWSFLASH: Recommended Reading for Language Professionals

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you collected several books and dictionaries that help you become a better language professional? You probably did, right? Reading books about tr...

NEWSFLASH: Time off for spring break!

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! Translation Confessional is going on a spring break and cooking up some episodes and scheduling some more interesting interviews about...

RECOMMENDATION: "TranslatorsPod101" by William Cassemiro

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a quick message to recommend yet another translation podcast to you. It’s called “TranslatorsPod101” and it’s hosted by “Translator...

[audio only] Controversy in Audiovisual Translation: Narcos

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with yet another conversation that I was eager to share with you. Today I’m talking with Ana Osorio, who was born in Venezuela to a Col...

[Spotify VIDEO] Controversy in Audiovisual Translation - Narcos

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with yet another conversation that I was eager to share with you. Today I’m talking with Ana Osorio, who was born in Venezuela to a Col...

NEWSFLASH: Book Translation Sample ― "Apague a luz se for chorar"

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to share with you a conversation I had with Fabiane Guimarães, a Brazilian author with whom I worked on the translation sample of her ...

[Spotify VIDEO] Case Study: The Dubbed Version of Deadpool

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you....

[audio only] Case Study: The Dubbed Version of Deadpool

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you....

NEWSFLASH: Top Networking Tips That Can Help Freelancers Succeed

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not easy to navigate the professional world by yourself and without the support of a company. While freelancing can free you from the shackles ...

RECOMMENDATION: "Troublesome Terps"

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a quick message to recommend yet another translation podcast to you. It’s called “Troublesome Terps” and, if you’re an interpreter, o...

[Spotify VIDEO] Neutral Spanish in Audiovisual Translations

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you....

[audio only] Neutral Spanish in Audiovisual Translations

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was really looking forward to the upcoming episodes of Translation Confessional because I have a few conversations that I'm eager to share with you....

Tools and Technology in Translation

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you all about a 10-week online class that covers a wide range of activities that translators have to take care of every day―because bein...

NEWSFLASH: "The Language of Emoji" report is out!

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you have a chance to listen to Season 2, Episode 33? It was called “The Language of Emoji,” and I got to interview Holly Silvestri, an experie...

RECOMMENDATION: "Translucides" by Orane Desnos

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a quick message to recommend yet another translation podcast to you. It's called “Translucides,” it's hosted by Orane Desnos and it’s act...

5 Interesting Machine Translation Uses

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’ll be doing something a bit different and reading someone else’s content, because there’s no need to reinvent the wheel and talk about a...

Translation Management Systems

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’ll be doing something a bit different and reading someone else’s content, because there’s no need to reinvent the wheel and talk about a...

RECOMMENDATION: "Meet the Translator" by Dot Roberts

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a quick message to let you know about this translation podcast I've been listening to lately. It's called "Meet the Translator" and it was crea...

Mergers and Acquisitions in Translation

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m not sure if you’ve ever been impacted by this in your freelancing career, but we’ve seen a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the translati...

Translators and Translation Agencies

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’d like to talk about the interaction between translators and translation agencies. Let’s cover the good, the bad, and the ugly here. *-*-*...

RECOMMENDATION: "Yo Traductora" by Alejandra Tolj

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a quick message to let you know about this translation podcast I’ve been listening to lately. It’s called “Yo, traductora” and it was...

Providing Good Customer Service

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I wanted to address the fact that, as freelancers, we must balance our work and customer service to keep our business sustainable. An...

NEWSFLASH: Freelancing Solutions!

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, everybody! This is a quick note about something I’ve been cooking up on YouTube. I've partnered with some companies that offer a variety of solu...

NEWSFLASH: Read Translation Confessional on Kindle Vella!

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, everybody! This is just a quick note about something new I’m doing this year, which I hope you enjoy. Every time I posted little teaser videos i...

Knowing Yourself as a Freelancer

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And we’re back! I hope you had a great holiday season and wish you a very prosperous 2022! So, Translation Confessional Season 3 officially starts t...

NEWSFLASH: Season 3 is coming up January 6, 2022!

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, I had booked myself to work for two hours on a class I'm developing. I wanted to have a nice script and write down all the ideas I needed t...

NEWSFLASH: Would you like to participate in Season 3 of Translation Confessional?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I can't believe I already have a tentative schedule this full for the 3rd season of Translation Confessional starting January 6, 2022! I’ve got 36 o...

NEWSFLASH: Playlists organized by topic!

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Translation Confessional Season 2 has already wrapped up, but there are 90 episodes total for you to catch up on now before Season 3 premieres on Janu...

NEWSFLASH: Subscribe to My Newsletter

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everybody! This is a quick note about the Translation Confessional newsletter. Every month, I send out a summary of what happened on the podcast an...

MUSIC EDITION: "Cose della vita" by Eros Ramazzotti

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with a new Translation Confessional Music Edition. Today I’m highlighting yet another song in Italian, and this one is called “Cosa d...

Looking Back on Season 2

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’d like to wrap up Season 2 of Translation Confessional by looking back on what we discussed in 2021 and what I’ve learned about our listen...

Introduction to Subtitling

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to talk about my experiences teaching Introduction to Subtitling as part of the Professional Certificate in Translation offered by the ...

NEWSFLASH: Join me on Telegram!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everybody! Do you use Telegram? Join the Translation Confessional channel! That way, you’ll be the first one to know when a new episode is out, b...

Misaligned Languages - Part 2

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Season 1, Episode 18, I talked about some terms in English that were borrowed by Brazilian Portuguese and took a whole new meaning. In "Misaligned ...

These Are Some of My Favorite Words

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I talked about some words I don’t quite like in my languages because I associate them with other things that have nothing to do with thei...

Vocabulary Pet Peeves: Words I Don't Like

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you work with two or more languages, you can’t help but make connections between them. Most of the time, these connections are great because th...

Controversy in Subtitling: Squid Game

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about a very hot cultural topic: the subtitles of Netflix’s latest trendy show, “Squid Game.” You must be aware of the controversy ...

The Language of Affection

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is coming out on International Translation Day, and I’ve been saving this subject for this special occasion. Today’s theme is “...

INTERVIEW: Paulina Makles explains how XTRF can help streamline translation projects

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Paulina Makles to learn more about XTRF, a translation management system that benefits clients and translators alike by improving com...

The Language of Emoji

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be talking about languages, translation, and interpretation from a different perspective. Let’s explore the language of emojis. Have y...

Translation, Localization, and Transcreation

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the differences between translation, localization, and transcreation. I'll also read an article written by my dear friend, journalist...

Toxic Translation

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm doing something a bit different than what we're used to. I'm reading an article written by someone else. This one is by Wendell Ricketts, an...

Beware of Translation Gurus

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed this new trend? The proliferation of online gurus. It actually predates the COVID-19 pandemic, but it seems to be even more prevalent...

[Spotify VIDEO] Procrustes Syndrome

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just the other day, I saw a meme that said, “You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you.” It hit me at the right time beca...

[audio only] Procrustes Syndrome

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just the other day, I saw a meme that said, “You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you.” It hit me at the right time beca...

What Goes Around Comes Around

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to talk about something that really amuses me: What goes around comes around. No, I’m not talking about revenge and getting even with...

Mixing Business and Friends

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to talk about something crucial for our peace of mind: We shouldn’t mix business with friends. I’ll address this issue from two dif...

MUSIC EDITION: "Esta vez" by Café Tacvba

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another song in Spanish. This one is "Esta vez," by the Mexican band Café Tacvba. It's all about going through changes and trying to make th...

Working As a Language Consultant

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’d like to talk about working as a language consultant. As translators and interpreters working with two or more languages and knowledgeable ...

Transcription Services

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’d like to talk about a language-related task that can help you diversify your services: audio transcriptions. First, I'll tell you what tran...

MUSIC EDITION: "Cálice" by Chico Buarque (feat. Milton Nascimento)

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with a new episode of Translation Confessional Music Edition, and today I’m highlighting yet another notable Brazilian song from the Mi...

NEWSFLASH: We're Taking a Summer Break!

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, everybody! Translation Confessional will be taking a break for summer, but you can still enjoy our 70+ episodes if you haven't caught up yet. Feel...

The Language of Diversity and Inclusion

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been “cooking up” today’s episode in my head for months, because it’s something I really wanted to address, but I acknowledge the fact ...

MUSIC EDITION: "Le cose che non dici" by Tiziano Ferro

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m highlighting a song by one of my favorite Italian singers. It's "Le cose che non dici," by Tiziano Ferro. I can't help by establish a conn...

Translators Are Not Starving Artists

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In May this year, I engaged in a bit of a tweetversation with celebrated American author Joyce Carol Oates. One of her tweets caught my attention: a h...

Collaborating With Authors

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve talked about my work with fiction and non-fiction books in past episodes, and even mentioned how I had to turn to audiobooks as a reader, becau...

NEWSFLASH: Interview to Konteksto

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was interviewed by Konteksto, a group of translators and interpreters in Colombia, and had a great time sharing a bit of my experiences in these pas...

MUSIC EDITION: "Todo el mundo quiere el mundo" by Diamante Eléctrico

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m highlighting a song by a band from Colombia called Diamantes Eléctricos. They came out with a new album this year, so it’s a 2021 pande...

Listening to Books

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for, and you just might get it. I’ve been translating books on a regular basis for this past decade, bu...

Translating for Speech

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to talk about a growing segment that can help you diversify your services once you learn more about it and study hard to adapt your ski...

MUSIC EDITION: "Flutua" by Johnny Hooker feat. Liniker

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's song is called “Flutua,” by Johnny Hooker featuring Liniker. I wasn’t familiar with either singer, but their voices melted so well into ...