TART Bites

In this episode, Bouchra interviews Elsa Sarkis, a Lebanese interpreter, translator, coach, and educator. A true Jill of all trades, she has created a unique career for herself by combining these four – generally independent – careers.

In this episode, Bouchra discusses the use of periods in Arabic.

In this episode, Bouchra discusses the reasons she loves computer-assisted translation tools.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about her experience translating a science fiction novel into Arabic.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the regional differences in written Arabic when it comes to naming conventions for governmental departments and entities.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to be productive while translating using time tracking.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to translate more efficiently using an online tool called Context Reverso.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to tackle the translation of a tricky word: toothbrushes.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the importance of language mastery in translation.

In this episode, Bouchra interviews Sawad Hussain, a literary translator originally from Pakistan.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the use of spacing in Arabic.

In this episode, Bouchra discusses another case when CAT tools weren't very helpful.

In this episode, Bouchra tells us the story of how CAT tools weren't the quickest way to edit product manuals.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the regional differences in written Arabic when it comes to naming conventions regarding government offices and jobs.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to be productive while translating using context switching.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to translate more efficiently using online dictionaries.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to tackle the translation of a tricky word: baby bottle.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the importance of learning the textual context when translating.

In this episode, Bouchra interviews Nema Alaraby, a certified medical and literary translator from the UK.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the use of commas in Arabic.

In this episode, Bouchra discusses SmartCat, a computer-assisted translation tool.

In this episode, Bouchra tells us the story of the shoelace fabric.

In this episode, Bouchra talks about the regional differences in written Arabic when it comes to hospital and clinic naming conventions.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to be productive while translating using task-batching.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to translate more efficiently using placeholders.

In this episode, Bouchra shows us how to tackle the translation of a tricky word: breast pump.

In this episode, Bouchra addresses a tip that every new translator should internalize.

In this introductory episode, Bouchra speaks about the podcast and her work.