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Episode 11: Language for Interpreters

Amanda R. Smith — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:12:06 GMT

Language learning happens through context and evolves continuously.
Fluency is context-specific, even within a single language.
Interpreters must recognize their limits in both native and second languages, adapting to new settings as needed.
Self-awareness and continual vocabulary expansion are essential for effective interpreting.
Lifelong learning, including reading and exposure to diverse language use, is vital for interpreters’ professional growth.

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Episode 10: Talking about the Work

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:26:28 GMT

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Episode 9: What are you Responding to?

Amanda R. Smith — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:40:11 GMT

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Episode 8: Lucky by Design

Amanda R. Smith — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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Episode 7: How: Data Collection Lens

Amanda R. Smith — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:50:09 GMT

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Episode 6: Why Teach Interpreting

Amanda R. Smith — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

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Episode 5: Student & Interpreter Attitude

Amanda R. Smith — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:35:19 GMT

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Episode 4: Memory Reconsolidation

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:39:58 GMT

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Episode 3: Student Motivation

Amanda R. Smith — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:11:32 GMT

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Episode 2: Tough Conversations

Amanda R. Smith — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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Episode 1 The Teaching Interpreter: Starting the Conversation

Amanda R. Smith — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:30:48 GMT

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Ep 12 TCI Connected to Self :: Interview with Jen Hayes

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT

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Ep 11 TCI Connected to Consumers :: Interview with Colleen Jones

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT

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Ep 10 Connected to Self :: Agency

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT

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Ep 9. TCI: Connecting to Teams

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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Ep 8. TCI: Connecting to Content

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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7. TCI: Connecting to Context

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:22 GMT

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6. TCI: Connecting to Consumers

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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5. TCI: Connecting to the Community & Industry

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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4. The Connected Interpreter (TCI): Conditioned Tendencies

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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3. The Connected Interpreter: Interpreter Presence

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 23:00:00 GMT

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1. Introducing The Connected Interpreter

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:37:16 GMT

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2. The Connected Interpreter: Connecting to Self

Amanda R. Smith — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:37:16 GMT

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