Tutoring and events

My translation work is enhanced by my work as a tutor and trainer. You can find out more about this below. If you are a translator, why not come and join me on an upcoming course or webinar? I’d love to meet you!

the Translator’s Studio – ongoing tutoring

I am proud to work regularly with The Translator’s Studio as a course tutor. The Translator’s Studio specialises in French- and Spanish-to-English translator training and is home to the DipTrans and CertTrans preparatory courses, reverse translation courses for English-to-Spanish/French translators and more.

DISCLOSURE: I am an affiliate of The Translator’s Studio. This means that if you click my affiliate link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Please be assured that there will be no additional cost to you as a result of using my link – it will simply give me a little bonus!

PAST EVENTS

ELEVATE TRADOS CONFERENCE (6 OCTOBER 2021, 13:00-13:45 BST)

I was delighted to have been invited to speak at the Trados autumn conference “Elevate” on the topic of launching and progressing a translation career. In my session, “Prepare for lift-off”, I shared how I overcame the frequently experienced challenges of starting up a translation business that led me to win the ITI’s 2020 award for “Best Newcomer (Freelancing)” and how things have developed since then.

ITI’S SUFT COURSE (AUTUMN 2021 and 2022)

I was a regular tutor on the Institute of Translation and Interpreting’s Setting Up as a Freelance Translator (SUFT) course.

Over a number of weeks, this online course provided newcomers to the translation profession with the additional skills and knowledge they would need to succeed in the competitive world of freelance translation.

swati cOURSE – ITI & UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
(2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

I presented a session for the last four years at the online SWATI (Starting Work as a Translator or Interpreter) event organised by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting. This event was aimed at those taking their first steps as a professional translator or interpreter.

ITI’S CHRISTMAS HAMPER (December 2021)

ITI’s Christmas Hamper was an online members' day full of learning and networking with something for everyone.

I led a half-hour session about how I overcame the frequently experienced challenges of starting up a freelance translator career that led me to win the ITI Award 2020 for best Newcomer.

ITI members can view the session for free in the ITI webinar library (member log-in required).

ASTON UNIVERSITY – careers in the language industry (6 MAY 2021)

I was delighted to be invited by Aston University to form part of a panel, speaking to 400+ registered attendees about the skills, industry demands and work strategies involved in being a successful freelancer in the language industry.