logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2023
1h 13m

An A and two Bs: an interview with Sylvi...

Sophie Llewellyn Smith
About this episode

Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach.

Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just an interpreting or translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great tried-and-tested strategies to improve your interpreting skills, mindset, and marketing.

For this episode, I interviewed our colleague Sylvie Levi Roos about her long career, in which she worked as a French booth interpreter with two B languages. We had a long chat about how she developed and maintained two retour languages, and what her top tips are for retourists.

Many thanks to Sylvie for sharing her time and wisdom with listeners!


Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:
- EbS (Europe by Satellite), European Union's TV information service
- Le Monde in English
- Journal Officiel de la République française
- TV5 Monde
- the podcast episode about memory


Let me know what you'd like me to talk about next!

Sophie (aka The Interpreting Coach)

Support the show

My website and blog: https://theinterpretingcoach.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/interpretingcoach/
Twitter: @terpcoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-interpreting-coach/

Or email me at info@theinterpretingcoach.com

Up next
Jul 2025
The worst mistakes made by interpreter trainers
Support the showHi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach.Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great ... Show More
38m 57s
Jul 2025
Retourists, don't make these mistakes!
Support the showHi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach.Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great ... Show More
27m 38s
May 2025
How to create a stress management strategy for an exam
Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach.Sign up for my workshop to create an action plan for the EU testSupport the show Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a bus ... Show More
48m 21s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2024
Overcome Hesitation: Speak English Confidently and Rapidly
<p>🤩Join our Executive Skills Accelerator 🤩 <a href="https://academy.explearning.co/plans/351413" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠https://academy.explearning.co/plans/351413⁠⁠</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ ⁠<a href="https://aca ... Show More
12m 53s
Oct 22
296. 15 Minutes to See Your English Differently
If you already speak English every day but still doubt yourself, this one’s for you. In 15 minutes, I want to help you shift your perspective so you can focus on more on what actually matters. This is a coaching episode which is part of the content on Confident Business English. ... Show More
15m 48s
Aug 27
#339 How NOT To Learn a Language
<p>Inspired by a viral video of a Chinese boy doing his English homework, I thought I&apos;d make an episode where I list 10 common mistakes that language learners make and what you should avoid.</p><p>To be clear, I&apos;m sure that boy will master English one day, and my commen ... Show More
42m 6s
Aug 2024
Stuck at Intermediate English? 5 Unusual Ways to Break Through to Fluency
<p>🤩Join our 1-Year Communication Skills BOOTCAMP 🤩 <a href="https://academy.explearning.co/plans/351413" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://academy.explearning.co/plans/351413</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ <a href="⁠⁠⁠https://acad ... Show More
11m 20s
Sep 29
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
<p>In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learne ... Show More
27m 59s
Mar 2025
#432 - Why Some People Have SUCCESS Speaking English... and Others Don't
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why do some people succeed in speaking E ... Show More
15m 1s
Sep 21
Bonus episode #157 – Universal translator
What if you could speak with anyone, in any language, in real time? In this bonus episode, Andrew explores that idea with a clear, step-by-step look at live translation. He reads a news article and explains the key ideas and terms in easy to understand English, showing how Apple, ... Show More
41m 20s
Sep 14
833 : 9 Proven Ways to Finally Understand Fast Native English
<p>In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into 9 proven methods to finally understand fast native English speech. If you&apos;ve ever felt lost when native speakers talk at their natural pace, this episode is your roadmap to breakthrough comprehension.</p><p>We&apos;ll explore ... Show More
36m 27s
Apr 2024
The Power of Reflections in Learning Experiences
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Our society is stuck in a fast-paced go-go-go mode. Overworking is celebrated. Multitasking is expected. Do you know one thing you can't rush though? The learning process. Today, we are talking about the benefits of slowing down by utilziing ref ... Show More
16m 50s
Sep 21
835 : Stop Translating! How to Train Your Brain to Think in English
<p>In this episode of &quot;Speak English With Tiffani,&quot; we dive deep into a powerful language learning strategy: how to stop translating and start thinking directly in English. This comprehensive guide breaks down the four critical steps to rewiring your brain for fluent En ... Show More
36m 17s