Slovo, Podcast of the ATA Slavic Languages Division

Host Halla Goins chats with Russian-to-English ATA exam graders Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya and John Riedl about the session they presented last year at ATA65 in Portland, entitled “I can’t place the accent: Identifying the characteristic traits of machine translation”. You can read a review of John and Eugenia's session here: https://www.ata-divisions.org/SLD/ata65-review-i-cant-place-the-accent/, and you can download their session slides here: https://www.ata-divisions.org/SLD/resources/slavic-languages-presentations-archive/.

Host Halla Goins chats with playwright, director, and literary translator Philip Boehm about how his various literary identities shape each other, capturing the original voice of a work in translation, and some of his most memorable Polish-to-English translation projects.

Host Halla Goins chats with Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak about probably the hottest and most contentious topic in T&I right now – AI. Whether you think you love it or hate it, you can’t escape it, so let’s talk about it! Are you a translator or interpreter who works with a Slavic language and uses AI-powered tools in your professional practice? Let us know at hallagoins@gmail.com! You could appear on a future episode of Slovo. Check out the ATA-LTD website here: https://www.ata-divisions.org/LTD/

Host Halla Goins chats with Russian linguist Viktoryia Baum about transitioning from starting a Bachelor’s in teaching ESL to finishing a Master’s of Conference Interpreting, adventures interpreting in the aerospace sector, and helping implement New York’s language access law.

Host Halla Bearden chats with SlavFile poetry editor Martha Kosir about the possibilities and limitations of poetry translation, the recreation of meaning through translation, and bringing the voices of lesser-known Slovenian poets to a wider audience. Martha's translations of two poems by Katja Gorečan: https://plumepoetry.com/two-poems-by-katja-gorecan-from-the-sufferings-of-young-hana-trpljenje-mlade-hane-translated-from-slovenian-by-martha-kosir/ Martha's translations of three poems by Josip Osti: https://solsticelitmag.org/content/three-poems-by-josip-osti/ Martha on the poetry of Vita Žerjal Pavlin: https://ata-divisions.org/SLD/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SlavFile-2023-1-Winter.pdf

Host Halla Bearden chats with ATA’s President-Elect Veronika Demichelis about her journey to a translation career, teaching translation and localization, podcasting, and volunteering in the T&I community. Veronika also shares a behind-the-scenes look at organizing last year’s conference, ATA63, as well as what ATA64 has in store for attendees this year in Miami. Veronika's website: https://veronikademichelis.com/ Veronika's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronika-demichelis-russian-translation-localization/ Smart Habits for Translators podcast: https://smarthabitsfortranslators.com/ HCC's Translation and Interpretation program: https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/business/translation--interpretation/ ATA64: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Guest host Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya talks to EastView Press editor-in-chief Larry Bogoslaw about the press’s publication Current Digest of the Russian Press, a weekly journal that publishes English translations of Russian-language press materials. Larry offers a behind-the-scenes look at the journal’s purpose and history, approach to selecting articles, and process for preparing translations for publication. Link to journal (including free featured articles): https://www.eastviewpress.com/publication/journals/current-digest-of-the-russian-press/

Host Halla Bearden chats with Russian medical interpreter Svetlana Ruth about her path into the field, memorable stories from her career thus far, and her training courses and workshops for community interpreters. Svetlana also gives us a preview of the session she’ll be presenting (in Russian!) at ATA63 on the use of Americanisms in interpreting. You can view Svetlana's website and course offerings here: https://www.svetlanatraining.com/home You can find out more about ATA63 and register for the conference here: https://ata63.org/

New host Halla Bearden talks to Dmitry Buzadzhi, visiting professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and the Slavic Language Division Distinguished Speaker at the upcoming ATA Annual Conference in LA (ATA63). Dmitry looks back on his pathway into T&I and teaching, shares some of his favorite jobs and courses, and offers a sneak peek at his two sessions at ATA63. YouTube channel "Перевод жив" (Translation Lives): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBQnIzlqhtMTEkiyPMZFuA?app=desktop Dmitry's personal website: thinkaloud.ru

Host Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya chats with Russian-to-English literary translator Marian Schwartz, who has translated a wide range of Russian literature, from classics to modern authors. Marian discusses her journey into the world of translation and publishing, as well as her latest published translation, Brisbane by Eugene Vodolazkin, with its joys and challenges. Marian's website: https://www.marianschwartz.com/ Publisher's website: https://www.plough.com/en

In this episode, we talk to Yulia Tsybysheva, a Russian marketing translator based in Bristol, UK. Yulia works with fashion, beauty, jewelry, and lifestyle brands, as well as clients in the tourism and hospitality industries, providing translation, localization, and transcreation services. Yulia has recently also started a new role as a Russian Language Lead at Flo Health app. Yulia's website: https://choiceofwords.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/yuliatsybysheva Twitter: @ruchoiceofwords Other resources mentioned in the episode: Nina Sattler-Hovdar’s website: https://www.transcreationexperts.com/ Pishi, sokrashchai («Пиши, сокращай») by Maksim Ilyahov and Lyudmila Sarycheva: https://alpinabook.ru/catalog/book-pishi-sokrashchay/

In this episode, we talk to Andrei Falaleyev, a conference interpreter with more than 30 years of experience and a seasoned interpreter trainer. Andrei shares tips on becoming a sought-after interpreter, specializing, and training interpreters.

We talk to Altynay Linstrum about her training, career in localization, and the opportunities for language professionals in the tech industry. Altynay is a Localization Producer at Riot Games, a video game developer based in LA. She is a graduate from the Translation Studies program at Kent State University. Her professional interests include product management, game development, and agile methodologies.

In this episode, we highlight some of the sessions in the Slavic languages track at the upcoming ATA Annual Conference (ATA61). In the first part of this episode, we talk to two literary translators, Evgeny Terekhin and Shelley Fairweather-Vega. In the second part, we will hear from Nora Seligman Favorov, Veronika Demichelis, and Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya, whose presentations deal with negotiating differences in translation. Conference website: https://ata61.org Sessions featured in the episode: (048) Getting Edited and Getting Ahead in Literary Translation — Shelley Fairweather-Vega (058) Corporate Social What? Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility and How It's Usually (Mis)interpreted in the Post-Soviet States — Veronika Demichelis (068) How to Become a Literary Translator — Evgeny Terekhin (099) Balancing Act: Sneaking Historical Context into a Literary Translation from Russian — Nora Seligman Favorov (116) Contract Language Categories: Russian versus English — Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya SlavFile interview with Ellen Elias-Bursać: http://www.ata-divisions.org/SLD/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SlavFile-2020-3-Summer-Fall.pdf

Paula Arturo, a lawyer-linguist and Associate Professor of Law, talks about the challenges of legal translation and shares tips for translators who would like to specialize in it. In the second half of the interview, we discuss how language professionals can negotiate a fair contract with their clients. Paula's website: https://translatinglawyers.com/

In this episode, we talk to ATA-certified English>Polish translator and certified medical interpreter (CoreCHI) Katarzyna “Kasia” Hoerner, who shares how she came to specialize in the medical field. Katarzyna also touches on her work as a staff translator and interpreter, the demand for Polish language services in the US, and the changes and opportunities brought about by the current health crisis.

Esther Hermida, a certified Spanish interpreter in California and Federal courts, talks about starting her interpreting career, getting certified, and her experience with television simulcast interpreting and dialect coaching. We also discuss AB-5, the newly adopted California law that affects independent contractors, including translators and interpreters, and Esther’s involvement with CoPTIC, a group that is pushing for an exemption for translators and interpreters. Esther’s website: https://www.certifiedspanishinterpreter.com/index.html CoPTIC website: http://coalitionptic.org/

The SLD Podcast is back with a revamped name and logo and a new host, Maria Guzenko. This episode features Shelley Fairweather-Vega, who translates from Russian and Uzbek. Shelley talks about learning these languages, her transition from commercial to literary translation, and the books she has translated recently. Shelley’s website: https://www.fairvega.com/. Gaia, Queen of Ants: https://press.syr.edu/supressbooks/2513/gaia-queen-of-ants/ Of Strangers and Bees: https://www.tiltedaxispress.com/of-strangers-and-bees/

This episode wraps up our current season called "Business Matters", as we take a break for the annual conference by American Translators Association (ATA). We welcome the new Administrator and Assistant Administrator of the ATA Slavic Languages Division, Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya and Steven McGrath. Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya is a Russian>English (ATA-certified) and French>English legal and financial translator based in the Philadelphia area. She holds a Master’s in Translation from Kent State University. She was one of the co-founders of the SLD's ATA exam practice group and runs its Russian>English channel. http://sokolskayatranslations.com/ Steven McGrath is an ATA-Certified Russian to English translator from Iowa City, Iowa. He has over five years of experience in translation. He received a Master’s degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia’s most prominent educational institution. Steven is knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects and has welcomed translation projects of many varieties, from official documents and commercial websites to works of scholarship, journalism and literature. http://www.mcgrathtranslations.com/

In this episode, we talk to Dagmar and Judy Jenner about the changing professional landscape in translation and interpreting, thinking like a customer, overcoming impostor syndrome, and making marketing your services easier. About our guests: Dagmar Jenner is an experienced German, Spanish, French, and English translator. She is accredited as a conference interpreter by the European Union. She has an advanced degree in French from the University of Salzburg and a master’s degree in conference interpreting from the University of Vienna. She is an expert on the German orthography reform. She runs the European side of Twin Translations, while her twin sister Judy Jenner is in charge of business in the U.S. She is the President of the Austrian Interpreters’ and Translators’ Association UNIVERSITAS Austria. She teaches interpreting at the University of Vienna. She is also the co-author of The Entrepreneurial Linguist: The Business-School Approach to Freelance Translation. Judy Jenner, MBA is a Spanish and German translator and copywriter, federally certified Spanish court interpreter, conference interpreter, and award-winning small business owner based in Las Vegas, NV. She helps businesses of all sizes – from Fortune 50 corporations to family-owned restaurants – communicate their messages effectively in their target language. She is a voting member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and the past president of the Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA). She now chairs NITA’s professional development committee. Judy is a master-level court-certified Spanish interpreter and a court-registered German interpreter in Nevada and serves on the advisory board of the Spanish/English translation certificate at the University of California-San Diego Extension, where she also teaches in the online translation program. Judy is also a certified California court interpreter (Spanish). In addition, Judy serves as one of the spokespersons of the American Translators Association. Together, Dagmar and Judy run their boutique translation and interpreting business "Twin Translations": http://www.twintranslations.com/ The Entrepreneurial Linguist: The Business-School Approach to Freelance Translation: https://www.amazon.com/The-Entrepreneurial-Linguist-Business-School-Translation/dp/0557256232/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392425098&sr=8-1 Judy and Dagmar Jenner's blog "Translation Times": http://translationtimes.blogspot.com/