Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Do You Use Radio Media To Improve Language/Translation Skills? Thread poster: Barbara Cochran, MFA
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For example, do you stream radio programs, in the language of their country of origin (think RAI and RFI, among others, for instance), to keep abreast of topics (like Covid-19) that you may be addressing as part of your translation work, and at the same time, to keep up with your listening comprehension of your source languages? | | | Inter-Tra Italy Local time: 00:05 English to Italian + ... Daily training | Jul 26, 2020 |
Sure this is part of every translator/ interpreter daily training. | | | Eva Stoppa Germany Local time: 00:05 English to German + ...
Interesting question, Barbara. I had neglected listening to Radio in my working languages, but have taken it up again. Radio stations like WNYC or KALW from the U.S. and BBC Radio 4 from the UK cover my English part, while FranceInter or RTL Paris are my stations of choice when it Comes to Franch. I haven't followed up on Polish, shame on me! But I will also have to do that in the near future. A great Sunday to all the colleagues here! | | |
I didn't know about RTL, but am listening to it right now, for the first time, as I type. I like it! Thanks for sharing! | |
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Kevin Fulton United States Local time: 18:05 German to English Use a VPN for TV | Jul 26, 2020 |
In addition to providing extra internet security, a virtual private network allows me to access television programs not normally accessible outside the broadcast country. For example, I watch German and Austrian series and documentaries on my computer. If I had a smart TV, I could install the software on that device and watch the programs on a wide-screen television set. | | | French radios | Jul 26, 2020 |
Interesting topic.... and yes, I obviously listen to the BBC, NPR, RAI (TV and radio), Radio 3 and many others. As far as French radios are concerned, RTL is not really la "crème de la crème". France Inter is alright and the Radio France radios in general. France Infos is mainly for news, Fip is mainly world music (one of the best). France Culture is "high-end". RFI is quite interes... See more Interesting topic.... and yes, I obviously listen to the BBC, NPR, RAI (TV and radio), Radio 3 and many others. As far as French radios are concerned, RTL is not really la "crème de la crème". France Inter is alright and the Radio France radios in general. France Infos is mainly for news, Fip is mainly world music (one of the best). France Culture is "high-end". RFI is quite interesting as well. https://www.franceinter.fr/ https://www.francetvinfo.fr/en-direct/radio.html https://www.franceculture.fr/ https://www.fip.fr/ https://www.rfi.fr/fr/ ▲ Collapse | | |
A translator works from the written language and is exposed to the written language all day, and that should be plenty. I’d rather be exposed to my target language when not working so that my translations continue to be in natural English. It’s hard enough as it is not to be influenced by my source languages. No wonder translators who live over there tend to write so oddly. That’s one of the reasons I dictate my translations. My spoken English is mo... See more A translator works from the written language and is exposed to the written language all day, and that should be plenty. I’d rather be exposed to my target language when not working so that my translations continue to be in natural English. It’s hard enough as it is not to be influenced by my source languages. No wonder translators who live over there tend to write so oddly. That’s one of the reasons I dictate my translations. My spoken English is more spontaneously natural. Writing and speaking a language are in many ways separate skills, as are reading and listening. ▲ Collapse | | | Eva Stoppa Germany Local time: 00:05 English to German + ... But for listening skills | Jul 27, 2020 |
Christophe Delaunay I have been told by a French Person who is a teacher of German in France, that RTL in France is not what RTL in Germany is, while on the contrary, another French Person -- also a translator, but who lives in Germany, said that Franceculture is rather poche. She recommends Europe1. | |
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I watch French TV shows, documentaries and films on TV5 Monde. Very helpful. It helps in learning new and current vocabulary.
[Edited at 2020-08-03 17:33 GMT] | | | Laurela Bruka United States Local time: 18:05 German to English + ...
Yes, it helps me a lot to stay in touch with the new developments in the respective countries. Most of the time, i listen to the radio while doing other activities such as reading, painting etc. | | | B D Finch France Local time: 00:05 French to English + ... Yes, but also to keep in touch with developments in English | Aug 4, 2020 |
I generally listen to French radio, mainly France Inter, but sometimes France Culture. In fact, in order to improve my French I used to listen to France Inter on my car radio driving to and from work when I still lived in England, as the reception in the London area was very good. My radio alarm wakes me up with the news on France Inter. I listen to a lot of BBC podcasts, especially drama and science podcasts. However, I hardly ever listen to BBC broadcast radio now, because I no lo... See more I generally listen to French radio, mainly France Inter, but sometimes France Culture. In fact, in order to improve my French I used to listen to France Inter on my car radio driving to and from work when I still lived in England, as the reception in the London area was very good. My radio alarm wakes me up with the news on France Inter. I listen to a lot of BBC podcasts, especially drama and science podcasts. However, I hardly ever listen to BBC broadcast radio now, because I no longer like much of it and think the quality of BBC news broadcasts and the Today programme, in particular, has really gone down the pan. As I don't often listen to music, I listen to the radio or podcasts when washing up or doing the ironing. ▲ Collapse | | | Michele Fauble United States Local time: 15:05 Member (2006) Norwegian to English + ... Not much radio | Aug 4, 2020 |
But I watch TV regularly in French, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian and German. Occasionally also in Italian and Danish. | |
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Michele Fauble wrote: But I watch TV regularly in French, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian and German. Occasionally also in Italian and Danish. You’ll get square eyes watching that much telly😱😂 | | | Michele Fauble United States Local time: 15:05 Member (2006) Norwegian to English + ... Time spent watching TV | Aug 4, 2020 |
Chris S wrote: Michele Fauble wrote: But I watch TV regularly in French, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian and German. Occasionally also in Italian and Danish. You’ll get square eyes watching that much telly😱😂 Time spent watching TV has increased because of Covid-19. | | | Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 23:05 Member (2008) Italian to English
Kevin Fulton wrote: In addition to providing extra internet security, a virtual private network allows me to access television PROGRAMMES not normally accessible outside the broadcast country. For example, I watch German and Austrian series and documentaries on my computer. If I had a smart TV, I could install the software on that device and watch the PROGRAMMES on a wide-screen television set. I too have a VPN, which I use to watch PROGRAMMES from my native Ireland, Italy, and sometimes other countries as well, such as the US. I can watch them on my computer or stream them from my computer to my TV via HDMI. I find that the modest cost involved is well worth it; last week I watched a feature-length Italian film. In Italian, of course. | | | Pages in topic: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Do You Use Radio Media To Improve Language/Translation Skills? TM-Town | Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business
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