What is your name? Steve Smith. Where do you currently live? Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Please share a bit of your background: I've been working with Portuguese since my high school year abroad in southern Brazil many (many!) years ago. I interpreted for the US State … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Steve Smith
Music Translation
Another holiday season has come and gone, but many of the traditional and beloved tunes we hear so often during the last month of the year are still probably fresh in our minds. Some of them stand the test of time and are set to lyrics in many different … [Read more...] about Music Translation
Member Spotlight – Marcelo Neves
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 … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Marcelo Neves
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 … [Read more...] about The History of the Portuguese Language in Ten Words
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 … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Patricia de Sá Snow, PhD