What is your name? Marcelo Neves. Where do you currently live? Copacabana on the border of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro. Please share a bit of your background: I hold a BA in Journalism and an MA in Language Studies. I also have a background in acting, which has been invaluable to me as an […]
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The History of the Portuguese Language in Ten Words
ANA ARAÚJO Translation: Jeffrey D. Stewart Revision: Lynnea Hansen On May 6, 2024, the PLD celebrated World Portuguese Language Day by embarking on a journey around the world with Marco Neves as he traced the history of the Portuguese language. In this session, we looked at words that have come from distant lands and are […]
Member Spotlight – Patricia de Sá Snow, PhD
What is your name? Patricia de Sá Snow. Where do you currently live? Maryland, USA. Please share a bit of your background: I attended school in England and in Brazil, obtained English language proficiency certificates from the University of Michigan and University of Cambridge, and taught English as a second language in Brazil. I also […]
Why language professionals should network outside their industry—and how to do it!
Networking is vital for career growth, but have you ever considered stepping outside your industry to make connections? It may seem counterintuitive, but there’s a strong reason to do so: opportunities often arise unexpectedly—and they often come through people. In our increasingly connected world, where remote work is now the norm, demand for language skills […]
Member Spotlight – Patricia Worsley
What is your name? Patricia Worsley. Where do you currently live? Olive Branch, MS, USA. Please share a bit of your background: I’m an English <> Brazilian Portuguese translator, born and raised in Santos, Brazil. I earned a translation certificate from Brasillis Idiomas in 2015 and completed my MA in Translation and Interpretation from the […]
Countdown to ATA65: Highlights from Our PLD Peers
With ATA65 just days away, we’re eagerly anticipating the sessions led by our Portuguese Language Division (PLD) peers. We’ve curated a list of must-see presentations to recognize their contributions and encourage PLD members to attend. This year, the Portuguese Language Division will host a dynamic duo of seasoned translators and interpreters from São Paulo, Brazil, […]