PATRICIA WORSLEY Revision: Lynnea Hansen 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 … [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
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 … [Read more...] about Why language professionals should network outside their industry—and how to do it!