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July 2022

RSI and interpreter strikes

RSI has been a very topical subject amongst the interpreter community during the past few weeks, following reports that some EU interpreters have suffered damage to their hearing which has been attributed to long-term exposure to substandard microphones and poor-quality broadband, along with other issues that the AIIC would like to see rectified.

Earlier this week, interpreters at the European Parliament voted to strike until conditions were improved, an action which led to parliament outsourcing interpretation to an external provider, further exacerbating relations with interpreters.

For me, remote working during the pandemic – and even still now – holds many advantages and I don’t want to wade into the debate on this matter. I do agree, however, that there should be suitable working standards for all workers no matter what their industry and it is great that this is being recognised for those of us who use our ears as our principal work tool.

For freelance interpreters, RSI enabled us to continue to work during the hardest of times, operating at a high level throughout the global pandemic, and still enables successful, quality, work with less travel, which in turn saves time, money and reduces our impact on the environment.

I hope a resolution can be reached very soon and that some good comes from all the dialogue and strike action.

  • 4 July, 2022
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Officially approved interpreter for Interprefy

I’m delighted to share that this month I received my official certification as an Approved Interpreter from Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) platform Interprefy after successfully completing a refresher course. I’ve had great experiences with Interprefy over the years and it’s highly regarded as one of the best-performing RSI platforms in the interpreting community, so I’m really happy to add this accreditation to my portfolio.

I’m a self-confessed digital enthusiast and when Interprefy first launched five years ago I was immediately impressed with it. So much so, I was delighted to meet the founder and CEO of Interprefy, Kim Ludvigsen, whilst I was working in Zurich to hear first-hand from him all about the platform over a delicious dinner!

If you don’t know much about Interprefy, do read the article I published on Linked In reviewing their platform, which details why they are so good at what they do. I’m proud to be a part of their community.

  • 4 July, 2022
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Expect the unexpected!

If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen a reel I published a couple of weeks ago where I was dashing to an eleventh-hour extraordinary meeting in Geneva. I wanted to take a moment to log the event, as it’s something which, in over twenty years of interpreting, has never happened to me before!

As an interpreter, you must always be ready for whatever comes your way. The ability to think on our feet whilst remaining unflappable is one of an interpreter’s most useful skills! However, an emergency meeting is something I’ve never been asked to attend before and I was caught a little off-guard when the text message came through, mistakenly presuming my work was finished for the day!

Fortunately, in my most girl-scout way, I had most of my necessary items with me, and just needed to return to the hotel for a quick change. I made the Instagram reel as I was walking, to record this unique event, and I hope you enjoy it! Don’t judge me though, it was all a little hectic and rushed, but getting the adrenaline pumping is not always a bad thing!

As Oscar Wilde said, “To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect”, and I think from now on I will never completely relax at an event until I’m on the journey home!

Have you ever had any unexpected events arise? How did you cope with them? I’d love to hear your stories!

  • 4 July, 2022
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Legal interpreting enquiries increase

This month I have experienced a noticeable surge in requests for interpreting services from project managers in dispute resolution, arbitration and other legal cases. As the pandemic eases, legal hearings have now resumed, the backlog is clearing, and much of my legal work is now in person rather than fully remote, as used to be the case.

I have just come back from working at an ongoing case at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, and am due back there again later this month.

Legal interpreting is usually delivered by consecutive interpreting or simultaneous interpreting, depending on the individual requirements of the case, or which aspect of the proceedings are required to be interpreted.

It’s always worth investing in experienced professionals to ensure smooth legal proceedings. With over twenty years’ experience in the industry, I fully understand law and court protocol – both of which are essential in the role. I also firmly believe that language should never be a barrier to justice, and my clients are always my number one priority.

If you require a legal interpreter, don’t hesitate to contact me.

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20 years ago today! 💕🥰💕 Happy anniversary 20 years ago today! 💕🥰💕 Happy anniversary to us 🥂What a milestone!! Family, two beautiful and caring girls, countless memories, 7305 days, many holidays, 175,316 hours, two countries. These photos were taken at Villa di Fiorano in Rome which is also a James Bond Spectre film location. ☺️ So many memories and here’s to the next 20 years & more! ❤️#happyanniversary #italianwedding #rollsroyce #italian #italianstyle #italianinterpreter #italiano #rome #italy #loveitaly #italiantranslator #memories #anniversary #translatorlife
Amazing Review💗 'Super fast reliable service . Amazing Review💗

'Super fast reliable service ...
Do you need any translation within hours?
This is the place.'
Randil Ramsess

It was so lovely to get this review, thank you Randil. I’m happy to read you appreciated my quick turnaround of your certified English to Italian documents. It was a pleasure to support you in this way.💗

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If you could escape one task on your to-do list, w If you could escape one task on your to-do list, what would it be? 🤔

Although my passion is providing high-level translations and interpretations for individuals and companies, there's a lot of behind-the-scenes work to do in my business!

That said, I know a lot of people wouldn't complain if their full inboxes vanished without a trace - but handling emails is one of my favourite things to do! ✉️

I never know what will pop up next - a new client, a quick thank-you message, a familiar face back with another assignment. It certainly keeps me on my toes, and it's all part of the fun! No two days are ever the same.
Perhaps you're a whiz at bookkeeping, organising your calendar, or keeping your paperwork meticulously organised. What usually-unpopular task is popular with you? Share your talents in the comments! 👇

#fridayfunday #fridayfeeling #todolist #business #interpretationservices #translation
I wanted to share with you a recent recommendation I wanted to share with you a recent recommendation I received on LinkedIn - 

‘My UK colleague Harry and myself had the luck and pleasure to have Luciana by our side during the Learning Technologies London 2023 exhibition as we welcomed an Italian delegation that wanted to know more about Klaxoon.

Luciana has demonstrated outstanding real-time translation skills despite the busy and noisy environment we were in.

Thanks to Luciana, the delegation understood the many benefits of our solution and consequently asked many many questions 😀

And as if it were not enough, Luciana showed a very positive, fun yet very professional personality.

Grazie mille Luciana !’

I enjoyed translation at this event and supporting Phillippe and Harry. I am delighted they were happy with the service I provided.

#tuesday #testimonialtuesday #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
Happy Monday Instagram! How has your weekend be Happy Monday  Instagram! 

How has your weekend been?

I’ve had a really energising weekend, which led me to think about how I have come to arrive in such a fortunate place – a place where I love my job, work with people who inspire me every day, and where I can continue to learn and develop my skills.❤️

I have come to the conclusion that a large element of getting to where I am today has come from an inbuilt persistence, and my absolute reluctance to ever give up!😄

🌟We all have dreams and aspirations that we hope to achieve in our lives – they could be starting a business, pursuing a passion, having a family or making a difference in the world. These goals are what give our lives purpose and meaning.🌟

But the road to success is not always easy; it can be filled with obstacles, setbacks and challenges that make you want to give up. And, in these hardest moments, I think it’s so important to remember the power of persistence. Persistence is your ally. With persistence, anything is possible.🌈

💪So, my message to you today, @Instagram community, is don’t give up on your goals. Know what you want to achieve and be persistent. Persistence is the quality that can separate those who achieve their dreams from those who don’t. It is the ability to keep going even when the going gets tough. 

Persistence will help you pick yourself up and dust yourself off after a failure and keep you pushing towards success.

The road may be long and full of challenges, but with persistence anything is possible. Let’s embrace the power of persistence and make our dreams a reality.

In the succinct words of Winston Churchill:
 “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Have a great week!

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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 'Luciana was very kind and s 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

'Luciana was very kind and super professional, timely, and reliable. Absolutely satisfied with the service.'

Luciana è stata gentilissima e superprofessionale, tempestiva, affidabile. Assolutamente soddisfatta del servizio.'
Naomi Fornò

I supported this client with a translation project.  She was happy with my service and it was a pleasure to work on this assignment with her.

#TestimonalTuesday #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8 #translationservices #interpreterservices #conferenceinterpreting
Made in Italy comes to London - The bridge between Made in Italy comes to London - The bridge between Italian and UK Innovation Ecosystem

At the beginning of this month, the 4th edition of the Smau/Italy RestartsUp event, kicked off in London, strengthening the bridge between the Italian innovation ecosystem and the London and UK tech hub.

The opening networking cocktail was hosted by Italian Ambassador to the UK, H.E. Inigo Lambertini and Dino Sorrentino at the Italian Embassy, on May 2nd (by invitation only). The Italian Embassy in London is one of the most important Italian bilateral embassies in the world.

The Italian Embassy at No. 4 Grosvenor Square is a fascinating place, with a magnificent art collection and a lively history.

The event was addressed to investors, corporates and relevant players belonging to the Londoner's and UK startup ecosystem, interested in the delegation selected by Smau.

A lineup of 46 Italian startups was present, specialised in Food & Retail, Smart Manufacturing, Energy & Environment, Smart Mobility and eHealth sectors. 

The event was organised in collaboration with ITA- Italian Trade Agency. #italianinterpreterlondon #smau #italiantradeagency #italianembassylondon #startups
👑It's coronation weekend. The weekend we welcom 👑It's coronation weekend. The weekend we welcome the new king to the throne!👑

The Coronation is centred around a solemn religious ceremony that has remained largely unchanged for over 1,000 years. It takes place at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday 6th May 2023. I’ll be watching the ceremony with my family. A lot of places are holding big lunches where the whole community will join in.

What are you doing to celebrate this momentous weekend?

#coronation #newking  #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
English Interpreting for the first time at the Ita English Interpreting for the first time at the Italian Embassy in London. 

SMAU | Italy RestartsUp in London opening networking cocktail event.

Honoured to have interpreted for :

Inigo Lambertini, Italian Ambassador to the UK
- Pierantonio Macola, President of SMAU
- Luigi Napolano, Managing Director London Branch Intesa Sanpaolo

The event is dedicated to investors, corporates and relevant players belonging to the Londoner's and UK startup ecosystem, interested in the delegation selected by Smau. #smau2023 #italianembassylondon #itatradeagency #italchimind #london #innovation #startups #interpreterlife
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Efficient and fast service! Highly recommend!
Simone Solporini

I supported this client with the translation and certification of a document. They were delighted and it was a pleasure to work with them.

#tuesday #testimonialtuesday #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
Do you know your worth? Don’t undersell yourse Do you know your worth? 

Don’t undersell yourself. 🏃

Work hard at having firm confidence in yourself and what you do. When you value your work, your clients will see that, and will follow suit.

As an interpreter, I always remind myself that I'm in a position to provide my clients with an invaluable service - connecting the world, helping seal international deals, closing legal cases and far more. 🌎

You also know that you're doing your best work and providing massively important services to others. So continue to build and maintain your confidence. It's one of the biggest assets to your career. 💖

How are you feeling right now - confident in your services, or in need of a boost?

👇 Share your support in the comments!

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Pure adrenaline #30mimutesinterpreting Pure adrenaline  #30mimutesinterpreting
"I contacted Ms. Luciana for some translations. Sh "I contacted Ms. Luciana for some translations. She provided a fast and precise service. After some time had passed, I asked for her help again, even though it wasn't within her area of expertise. She was very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. I really appreciated her availability and will always be grateful for this selfless gesture, which showed that behind the skilled professional is also a great person. Highly recommended." -Pittaresco

I'm truly humbled and grateful for this amazing testimonial from a satisfied client! It's an honour to be recognised for providing fast and precise translation services, and even more rewarding to know that my willingness to go above and beyond for my clients is appreciated. I believe that behind every successful project is a strong client relationship, and I'm always dedicated to building those relationships through compassion and professionalism. 💖

#tuesday #testimonialtuesday #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
Sometimes at conferences, people come to the inter Sometimes at conferences, people come to the interpreting booths and watch in awe. 😱

I often get asked how I manage to interpret languages so seamlessly. They wonder how we can do this “magic trick” — interpreting smoothly and intelligently from one language into another without missing a beat. The truth is, it's not magic, but it is fascinating! 🤩

🗣️Interpreting requires a unique set of skills that are developed through extensive training and experience. We undergo rigorous training to hone our language and communication skills, as well as our ability to process information quickly and accurately. Our brains have adapted to this work in fascinating ways, allowing us to keep up with fast-paced conversations.

Through years of practice, we have also developed mental strategies that help us manage the cognitive load of interpreting such as chunking, note-taking, and prediction.

So next time you see an interpreter in action, remember that it's not magic - it's the result of years of training, experience, and fascinating adaptations in our brains! 🧠

Have you ever watched an interpreter in action? Share your impressions!

#Interpreting #Language #Brainpower #professionaldevelopment #Cognition #SimultaneousInterpreting #BrainScience
What are your plans for this weekend? ☀ This we What are your plans for this weekend? ☀

This weekend is all about family time, I will be having some time away from my phone. Enjoying the weather and being outside. 

How about trying to leave your phone on the other side for some of the day?

Try eating mindfully, or reading something offline. This will hopefully help to find yourself in a far more peaceful and centred mindset as you begin your week. 📱

What are your plans for this weekend?

#friday #fridayfeeling #mindful #mindfulness #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
‘I am delighted with the outstanding professiona ‘I am delighted with the outstanding professionalism and service of Luciana. I would also like to commend on her communication, swift, accurate and courteous.’
Thank you, Luciana.
Kind regards,
Laura Soi

I worked with Laura on a recent assignment and as she says in her testimonial communication is one of my key benefits of working with me.
#tuesday #testimonialtuesday #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
We like to think that news in other countries does We like to think that news in other countries doesn’t affect us, or that we’re so advanced we can outsmart anything - even the weather.

As an interpreter, I do research every day; as a result, I read about the economic conditions in other countries and what’s affecting industries.

Last summer in Europe, we all joked about ice cream makers & sunscreen manufacturers making a fortune – but we didn’t consider the negative impact the scorching summer had on traditionally “indoor” activities, like leisure centres, cinemas & restaurants.

Whether we like it or not, everything's connected + has a knock-on effect.

What are the most detrimental (or positive!) external factors on your business?

#interperting #translationservices #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8 #translationservies #interpreterservices #conferenceinterpreting
🥁Breaking News I'm thrilled to announce that 🥁Breaking News 

I'm thrilled to announce that I've recently partnered with Presence, a reputable translation, interpretation, and event management service across Europe. 

With their expertise and my skills, we'll be able to offer a wider range of multilingual solutions to businesses of all sizes. 

Did you know I’ve been working with Presence as a freelance interpreter for more than a decade? 

Over the years I have been their Ambassador and have also worn the additional hat of team leader whilst undertaking interpreting assignments for them.

It was very flattering to be offered the role of Senior Business Development Manager for Presence, UK and Italy, and I admit, I didn’t have to think twice about accepting it!

 I have worked with Presence for so long and admire the way they work with their clients; it is very much in keeping with my own ethos, always providing a great service and going the extra mile.

The part-time role is perfect, offering flexibility whilst being part of a great team and with clients whom I already know, in a variety of industries - some of which will be new, but many that are familiar to me. It's perfect! 

These past two days,  I have had the pleasure of meeting my dream team colleagues at their Luxembourg office and (remotely) at their Maastricht office.


I was amazed by their warm welcome and excited to be part of such a big team. 

I can't wait to get to know each one of them better! 

👋So, 2023 is turning out to be an exciting year so far!

 It’s going to be quite a new experience for me, but it’s one that I’m so ready for. 

Do you think I'm up for the challenge? 

More updates to come soon!#partnership #interpreting #translationservices #multilingualsolutions #businessdevelopment #teamwork
I love variety but I love repeat clients more! I I love variety but I love repeat clients more! 

I’ve been working with many of my clients for 20 years. That’s given me ample opportunity to get to know their work, their expectations and, above all, their personalities.

Finding out their likes and dislikes at the start made a huge difference to how we’ve worked together.

I treated the client relationship like a long term one from the start - researching their businesses, VIP clients & key dates in their calendar.

It’s great business practice (not to mention being a good human!) to care about your clients and be invested in their success.

Do you work with your providers long term or on a project-by-project basis?
 
#interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8 #translationservies #interpreterservices #conferenceinterpreting
‘I required a translation of an official documen ‘I required a translation of an official document at very short notice. Luciana accepted and completed the work on a weekend ready for the next working day. I would like to thank you Luciana for your professionalism and efficiency above and beyond my expectations’. Richard Tanswell

I like supporting my clients in the most efficient way, this assignment was completed in time for the client to be able to use it the next working day.

#tuesday #testimonialtuesday #legalinterpreting #interpreting #interpretingassignments #terps #1nt #RSI #xl8
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