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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugal
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No Nov 2, 2019

I haven’t so far, mostly by lack of time…

Tom in London
Muriel Vasconcellos
 
Tom in London
Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:16
Member (2008)
Italian to English
No. Nov 2, 2019

No. I don't listen to podcasts about anything. I think podcasts are for strap-hanging commuters.

[Edited at 2019-11-02 10:23 GMT]

Kay-Viktor Stegemann
Alexandra Speirs
Muriel Vasconcellos
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
 
Noni Gilbert Riley
Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Local time: 20:16
Spanish to English
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Occasional long car journeys Nov 2, 2019

If I have a long drive by myself, I do try to download audio of the documentary type, alternating with shows like the Kitchen Cabinet (keeps me up to date with ingredients!). Any pointers for translation podcasts?
 
Isabella Marcosano
Isabella Marcosano
Italy
Local time: 20:16
English to Italian
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Long journeys and occasional afternoon/evening walks Nov 2, 2019

I listen to the podcasts on "Speaking of Translation" and I found some of them really interesting so far, occasionally I also listen to TED podcasts to stay up to date with what happen in the world. Do you have any other suggestions on podcasts about translation?
 
Muriel Vasconcellos
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United States
Local time: 11:16
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
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No Nov 3, 2019

Podcasts are for commuters, and most of us on this site have opted out of the rat race.

Like others, I don't have the time. If I'm not at my desk translating or writing, I'm outside with my dog, enjoying our beautiful tree-filled community, paying attention to Mother Nature. Or else meeting up with friends. Or doing volunteer work for our community association. Or going to yoga class. Or reading. Or ... anything but riding around in a vehicle of any kind.

BTW, the weat... See more
Podcasts are for commuters, and most of us on this site have opted out of the rat race.

Like others, I don't have the time. If I'm not at my desk translating or writing, I'm outside with my dog, enjoying our beautiful tree-filled community, paying attention to Mother Nature. Or else meeting up with friends. Or doing volunteer work for our community association. Or going to yoga class. Or reading. Or ... anything but riding around in a vehicle of any kind.

BTW, the weather here in San Diego is still warm and lovely. No signs of autumn as yet. Our area has escaped the wild fires. ▲ Collapse


Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
 
Maxi Schwarz
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Local time: 13:16
German to English
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reading is faster Nov 3, 2019

Written material you can skim through, find out if the author knows something that you don't know, get to those parts you need. You can't do that with oral presentations such as podcasts. It's too time consuming.
 


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