When to start interpreting practice
In previous blog posts I have explained the challenge posed by Portuguese, the first language I am attempting to add as a trained...
The battle with Brazilian Portuguese
I'm not a big lover of New Year's resolutions, though the early weeks of January do normally allow me to take stock and recalibrate...
Learn aggressively, not passively
"This is going to be much easier than I thought." That was what first crossed my mind as I sat smugly through my opening intensive...
Organic assimilation or active learning?
Portuguese is the third language I'm studying to a serious level. I did an A-level in German but that language lies somewhere between...
Which language should I add?
I'll begin with a confession. I don't like the term "add". Yes, I understand the verb is used, in this case, to describe bolstering one's...
The interpreter's minefield: adding a language and where to start
In March 2015, I moved to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. I was seeking a new professional challenge and a change of scenery, yet my...
