Luciano: Pioneer Interpreter
Luciano Ginori was one of the first teachers of interpreting and translating in Sydney, both at universities and TAFE colleges. He was also at the foundation of AUSIT, helping establish community interpreting and translating as a valued profession in the Australian multicultural society. Luciano became AUSIT’s first president. He has been a teacher at our [...]
Donna Tieri: Subtitler
A few weeks ago I interviewed Peter Templeton, editor in chief of subtitles at SBS. Yesterday I had a chat with Donna Tieri, subtitler of Italian, also with SBS. Listen to our conversation to learn about what a subtitler does, and how it is different from what the editor does. Donna draws a very interesting [...]
Coffee Break: Housing
Three teachers talk about housing in NSW, Australia. Helen used to be a Housing Worker and Sue knows about tenancy issues. Listen to their conversation and use it as interpreting practice. Print this worksheet to work on vocabulary and comprehension. Remember you can subscribe to this podcast for free through iTunes. HousingHelenSue Music by Tresena [...]
Peter Templeton: Subtitles
Peter Templeton is the chief editor of subtitling at SBS. Peter is a NAATI accredited translator from French to English and is fluent in German. He is also deepening his knowledge of Italian, which he calls his hobby language. To keep up-to-date with his language skills he travels regularly to France, Germany and Italy, where he has [...]
Insurance: Coffee break chat
Listen to three teachers talking about the types of insurance they normally take out. Print the worksheet to get fruther practice with vocabulary, comprehension, note taking and dialogue/role play. InsuranceSueLouisRosa Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Karen Heycox: Social Work
Karen Heycox, a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, talks about what Social Work means, the areas it covers and the people it reaches. She also comments on the role of interpreters, specifically in the field of health. Karen, who along with Mark Hughes (from the University of Queensland) has authored a [...]
Katie Malyon: Immigration Lawyer
Katie Malyon, judged one of the top Immigration lawyers in Australia, talks about some of the issues she discusses with clients. She also addresses the need for interpreters to assist some of those clients. Listen to the interview and check the exercises on the worksheet. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Rania: Law
This week we have started to deal with legal topics. Listen to my interview with Rania Jones, a student of law in her final year. Check this worksheet to support your listening and extend your learning. As usual you can practise by listening and pausing the mp3 file to interpret, practise your pronunciation and your [...]
Vince: Building
Today I interview Vincent Sicari, heritage architect. He tells me the steps to be taken before building or renovating a house. You can use this worksheet, the Building Process, to make the most out of the interview. VinceFinal music by Hato de Foces Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Miguel: Type 1 Diabetes
We are studying topics related to Health. Listen to this interview with a young Sydneysider, Miguel, talking about Type 1 diabetes. Tasks: Listen to it once, to get the general gist of the conversation Listen and do the Diabetes worksheet Then listen to it in chunks, stop the file and repeat his sentences (without taking [...]
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