019 – Japanese Translation & Interpretation

Let's Talk Japan Podcast

In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacy Smith about the joys and challenges of working as a professional Japanese translator and interpreter. Stacy worked as a Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) for the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in Kumamoto prefecture before eventually returning to the United States and turning her love of Japanese into a career. When not on the road with work, Stacy lives in New York City.

Together Nick and Stacy discuss:

• how she became interested in the Japanese language
• how she went about deciding to become a professional translator & interpreter
• the impact of technology on the world of professional translation & interpretation and
• tips for improving your own Japanese study habits

To learn more about Stacy, check out her website as well as her blog posts for JETwit. Also, here’s a great article about Japanese translation and interpretation.

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