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IJET-25 – a Big Success at Tokyo Big Sight

IJET-25 – a Big Success at Tokyo Big Sight

by | Jun 25, 2014 | Presentations

More than 560 people attended the 25th International Japanese-English Translation (IJET) conference at Tokyo Big Sight on June 21 and 22. Huge thanks to Cathy Eberst and her hard-working committee of volunteers who organized this amazing event. The conference was a...
Difficult to get to workshops?

Difficult to get to workshops?

by | May 12, 2014 | Presentations

Much as you want to build your skills, you may find it difficult to get to workshops. Maybe you’re just too busy or live too far away. Webinars could be your answer. I hosted my first webinar last Saturday. After my presentation for participants of the Japan Exchange...
To “Er” Is Human

To “Er” Is Human

by | Apr 24, 2014 | All, Communication, Personal Development, Presentations

この記事では、「er（えー）」や「um（えっと）」を言わないようにする方法をご紹介しています。記事は英語です。どうぞお役立てください！ Coaching a Japanese executive in presentation skills a few weeks ago, the first time I asked him to stand up and speak he began with, “I, er, would, er, like, er, to, er…” It was the worst case of the...
Something for all translators

Something for all translators

by | Apr 8, 2014 | Presentations

I’ve just been putting the finishing touches to my materials for the Tokyo meeting of the Japan Association of Translators on Saturday, April 19. Even though the focus is children’s book translation, my guess is that this session will offer something for all...