Author: Anthony

dilemmas, ethics, judgements

When There Is No Neutral Option: Ethics as a Living Practice

The Bit That Caught Me Off Guard It was a remote job like any other on paper—a prep meeting for Deaf travel agents at a global holiday company. They were preparing for their new roles, discussing how to communicate with customers, how to represent the brand. I was working remotely. I was booked last minute. No materials. No brief. Just the link. The Deaf agents … Continue reading When There Is No Neutral Option: Ethics as a Living Practice

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knowledge, language, process

The Loud Work of Being Quiet

The author, after 35 years in BSL/English interpreting, launches a blog to reflect on the complexities of the profession. Through six core themes—Process, Language, Knowledge, Ethics, CPD, and Dilemmas—this space aims to explore the hidden work of interpreting, invite conversation, and capture ongoing insights from experience. Continue reading The Loud Work of Being Quiet

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cultura, guía, lengua

The Quirky Charm of British Culture: Tea, Weather, and Humour

The article explores the delightful eccentricities of British culture, highlighting the significance of queuing, the ritual of tea, and the obsession with weather conversations. It also touches on the politeness paradox, British sarcasm, the social role of pubs, bizarre traditions, and the myth of the “stiff upper lip,” revealing a complex, humorous society. Continue reading The Quirky Charm of British Culture: Tea, Weather, and Humour

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celebración, cultura, lengua

Spanish Cinema: A Century of Resilience, Creativity, and Innovation

A Century of Silver Screens: When one thinks of Spain, images of sun-drenched plazas, flamenco dancers, and sumptuous tapas might spring to mind. But there’s another vibrant facet to Spanish culture that has captivated audiences for over a century – its cinema. From the pioneering days of motion pictures to the contemporary triumphs of today, Spanish cinema is a tale of resilience, creativity, and innovation. … Continue reading Spanish Cinema: A Century of Resilience, Creativity, and Innovation

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idioma

Adquisición del lenguaje

Understanding Language Acquisition: The Journey from Silence to Fluency Language acquisition, whether it’s your first language or your fifth, follows a fascinating and somewhat predictable journey. Different schools of thought might break it down into fewer or more stages, but the process itself always kicks off in the same way—starting with the pre-talking phase, where we’re like sponges, silently absorbing and beginning to understand the … Continue reading Adquisición del lenguaje

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aprender, estudiar, lengua

Master Spanish Through Immersion

Your Guide Learning a new language can feel like trying to herd cats—frustrating, unpredictable, and full of wild leaps. But don’t worry, this blog services to help smooth out the chaos and introduce you to ideas and suggestions that are as effortless as a morning stretch: Language Acquisition. This approach mirrors how we learned our first language—through natural exposure, everyday interactions, and real-world practice rather … Continue reading Master Spanish Through Immersion

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gramática, lengua, tiempos

Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

Spanish Past Tenses: Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido Spanish verbs! If you’ve ever found yourself tangled in the web of Spanish grammar, you’ll know that choosing the right past tense is like trying to decide whether pineapple belongs on pizza (a polarising topic, I know). I’ve been studying these two tenses for the past four weeks along with the present tense at Cervantes Escuela International … Continue reading Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

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