#005: The Value of Context—Avoiding Misunderstandings in Translation and Multicultural Communication with AUSIT President, Angelo Berbotto

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Today, on The Native Experience, we are joined by Angelo Berbotto, National President of the Australian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (AUSIT).

We talk about the importance of context in translation, the challenges of interpreting technical topics, and the value of NAATI certification for translators in Australia.

We also explore the challenges of understanding context when using different languages and why using an interpreter might actually be the better choice, rather than trying to do it yourself.

Additionally, we dive into language learning tips to improve your vocabulary and move from intermediate to advanced levels. Angelo has some fantastic tips and advice throughout this episode! You don’t want to miss it!

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Angelo Berbotto is a solicitor practicing part-time in Family and Immigration Law, based in Sydney. He is also a legal translator certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (www.naati.com.au) in the following combinations:

1. English into Spanish,

2. Portuguese into English,

3. French into English,

4. Italian into English, and

5. Spanish into English.

Angelo was admitted in NSW in 2005 and in England in 2010. After admission he relocated to the UK and worked in commercial litigation in London and later as solicitor-advocate representing local authorities in child protection matters eventually being admitted to the Children’s Law Panel. From 2015-18 he served as Attorney-General of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Upon returning to Australia, Angelo worked for two years as Assistant Parliamentary Counsel before moving to private practice in 2022.

In November 2022, Angelo was elected the President of the Australian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (www.ausit.org).

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