Amanda's Musings

Amanda R. Smith

Connection is critical to effective interpreting....let's discuss.

23 Episodes

Episode 11: Language for Interpreters
11/20/2025
29:21
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.Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 10: Talking about the Work
11/1/2025
22:26
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
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Episode 9: What are you Responding to?
10/17/2025
24:49
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 8: Lucky by Design
10/10/2025
20:29
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 7: How: Data Collection Lens
10/3/2025
25:04
Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 6: Why Teach Interpreting
9/25/2025
25:50
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 5: Student & Interpreter Attitude
8/31/2025
25:19
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodes Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterCoaching with a Mentoring Mindset Training Series, an online professional training series - arsmithstudios.com, see the banner at the topNewsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 4: Memory Reconsolidation
8/23/2025
28:07
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 3: Student Motivation
8/15/2025
27:25
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterCoaching with a Mentoring Mindset Training Series, an online professional training series - arsmithstudios.com, see the banner at the topNewsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]
Episode 2: Tough Conversations
8/8/2025
22:44
Transcript & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodes Ask me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterCoaching with a Mentoring Mindset Training Series, an online professional training series - arsmithstudios.com, see the banner at the topNewsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected] & Shownotes available at arsmithstudios.com - click “PODCASTS” in the upper right corner and look for episodesAsk me a question or submit a topic for discussion on this podcast season 2: The Teaching InterpreterThe Connected Interpreter Educator: A group coaching experience, - arsmithstudios.com, see the yellow banner at the top of the page.Newsletter sign up - arsmithstudios.com - click “NEWSLETTER” in the upper right cornerI would love to hear from you, email me at [email protected]

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Amanda's Musings

Amanda R. Smith

23 Episodes

Episode 11: Language for Interpreters

Episode 10: Talking about the Work

Episode 9: What are you Responding to?

Episode 8: Lucky by Design

Episode 7: How: Data Collection Lens

Episode 6: Why Teach Interpreting

Episode 5: Student & Interpreter Attitude

Episode 4: Memory Reconsolidation

Episode 3: Student Motivation

Episode 2: Tough Conversations