What does it take to become a polyglot? The quick answer is – you got to learn a lot of foreign languages. Which brings up the harder question: what does it take to learn a lot of foreign languages?
In this episode, polyglot linguist Marina Pantcheva provides the full answer and discusses all factors that influence the speed and success of foreign language learning.
About Marina: is a polyglot with a passion for languages, data, and structure. She combined all three in her PhD research on Nanosyntax. With background in teaching, translation, and research, Marina found her vocation in localization. She currently works at RWS leading a multidisciplinary team that pioneers crowd localization solutions.
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THE NIMDZI INTERPRETING INDEX: https://www.nimdzi.com/interpreting-index-top-interpreting-companies/ The Nimdzi Interpreting Index is an in-depth report on the state of the global interpreting market that analyzes trends, market forces, and includes a ranking of the top 35 interpreting LSPs by revenue.
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