Message Across

Message Across podcast announcement

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100

The Message Across podcast is officially signing out. Thank you so much to everyone who has featured or tuned in!

A Day's Work - being a journalist with Katie

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100

Today we have a whistle-stop tour around the world of journalism and media with Katie Lamborn, Head of Video at the Guardian. Find out why university offers so much more than just the course you study, how taking a step back can get you back on track in any line of work, and tips for getting into the industry in this, the last of the Day in the Life series.

A Day's Work - being a photographer with John

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the world of photography! Our day in the life today is with freelance photographer John Alexander, who gives us an inside look into life both behind the camera, working on a freelance business and everything else in-between. Find out what's so scary about a group of wedding-ready girls, the secret to convincing strangers to let you wave a camera in their face, and so much more right here...

A Day's Work - being a musician with Ken

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0100

Today's interview is an eye-opening look at everything musical, as we talk with music performer, composer, educator and judge Ken Burton. Ken takes us around the world, touching on topics such as television and film collaboration, finding inspiration and what the general day-in-day-out of life in the music industry can look like. With some invaluable advice to help any aspiring artists keep their feet on the ground, and an impromptu surprise at the end, perhaps this episode will have your toes tapping!

A Day's Work - being a doctor with Amanda

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000

For episode 2 of series 2 we take a whistle-stop tour of the medical profession from a General Practitioner's point of view. Amanda gives us a fascinating insight into the day in the life perspective of a profession most of us have seen often from the 'outside'. I really appreciated her frank look at all aspects of the job, including the frustrations that can come with trying to balance the personal and the professional; something many of us can likely identify with. She also shares her motivation for educating others via her online platforms. Not to be missed!

A Day's Work - being a lawyer with Becki, David and Joe

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Series 2 is finally here! We'll be taking a fascinating tour through the worlds of colleagues in different professions, and we start with an insight into the working lives of three solicitors. Join me, Becki, David and Joe as we find out what all in a day's work means to a lawyer.

Series 2 announcement

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0100

A short update on where the podcast has been this year, and an announcement on the exciting things coming in series 2 next year!

Getting Inter It - Amanda Galsworthy

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0100

Our guest today is Amanda Galsworthy, for whom the worlds of languages and diplomacy were familiar territory long before they became part and parcel of her career as an interpreter. Today Amanda shares with us some of the stresses, joys and incredible moments of her journey and her job, from issues surrounding high-profile work, to the impact of the current pandemic.

Getting Inter It - Corinne McKay

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0100

Corinne McKay is a translator and interpreter based in Colorado, USA. As well as translating from French to English, Corinne has spent fifteen years supporting aspiring translators through courses, her blog and book, and a co-hosted podcast. She served as President of the American Translators Association from 2017-2019, and in 2019 became a certified court interpreter. Today she shares some thoughts on her journey to court certification, adding new areas later in your career, differences between the US and European landscape and coping during Covid - among other things!

Links for resources and individuals mentioned by Corinne can be found below:

Interpreting coach Athena Matilsky
Interpretrain
The Cambridge Conference Interpretation Course
National Center for State Courts (for US-based court interpreters)
ORCIT (Online Resources for Conference Interpreter Training)

Getting Inter It - Andrea Alvisi

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0100

Freelance interpreter Andrea Alvisi talks to us about his background, routes into the profession and finding work. Get ready for some excellent tips on networking, making good use of social media and contributing to the interpreting community, from making the most of Twitter to sharing your own experiences with colleagues!

Getting Inter It - Peter Llewellyn-Jones

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0100

Our guest for this instalment is British Sign Language interpreter and trainer Peter Llewellyn-Jones. There's a mountain of insight in this interview: prepare for an adventure into the world of British Sign Language interpreting, blurring the lines between conference interpreting and PSI, what to do with the rule book and so much more!

Getting Inter It - Matthew Perret

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Today we talk to seasoned freelancer and trainer Matthew Perret on adding B or new C languages, making the most of the plethora of digital interpreter training resources and bringing your other activity and broader perspectives with you into the booth. Trombones may or may not feature...

Getting Inter It - Catriona Howard

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Catriona Howard is a freelance EU accredited conference interpreter and an experienced interpreting trainer. Today she shares her experience of how she got into the profession, why she loves what she does and some seriously useful tips on everything from looking for work to getting the most out of your research.

Getting Inter It - Sophie Llewellyn Smith

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Interpreter and interpreting trainer Sophie Llewellyn Smith on her route to the booth, Speechpool, the Interpreting Coach and juggling work, family and cake decorating, among other things.