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Buenos Aires Translator and Interpreter

While living as a Buenos Aires Translator and interpreter, Spanish is just as important if not more than using English.

Each day I bridge the linguistic barrier by teaching my students English. In between I have to negotiate Buenos Aires and confront their local version of Spanish, porteño. This is the adjective used to describe the residents of Buenos Aires and so I apply it to their version of Spanish.

Besides teaching English, I translate from Spanish/French/Portuguese to English and do Spanish<>English business interpretation. Spanish and English compete to be the second most spoken language in the world and expertise in both is an advantage here.

The Spanish Advantage

It really pays to learn at least one more language. The obvious choice is Spanish, the next most widely spoken language globally.

From its 7th century roots, the Spanish language spans the world and today remains a socio-economic-politico force.

US-Latin America trade turns on the ability of partners to communicate. A skilled business interpreter plays a pivotal role in breaking down language barriers and promoting a successful business climate one client at a time.

Hire your skilled business interpreter today!

From a high-powered meeting to negotiating a merger with a strategic partner to a press conference, on occasions the expertise of a professional interpreter is key to success.

Do you need a skilled Spanish<>English business interpreter?

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

English for Executives in Buenos Aires

Language of Business

English is the language of business. Whether at the office or on the road, business executives need sharp English skills to close the deal.

Business executives can benefit from improving their English skills and knowledge about their industry to assist their clients.

Your proficiency in English is tied to your career advancement usually.

Sometimes companies require a measurement of your language ability. For English, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) may be requested.

Preparation for the specific vocabulary of your industry and TOEFL or TOEIC preparation is ideal to achieve your career goals.

Examples of Vocabulary

I am writing to… Le escribo para… El motivo de la presente…

I would be delighted to … Me / Nos encantaría …

I am enclosing … Estoy adjuntando …

Please find enclosed …Adjunto a la presente sírvase encontrar …

Enclosed you will find …Adjunto a la presente encontrará …

Hire an English Coach, Professor Winn!

For English for Business Executives or translations of business documents, email Professor Winn at mrenglish101@gmail.com. My English services include writing effective resumes, cover letters, and business letters.

Do you need business research in French, Spanish or Portuguese written in an English-language report? That is also a specialty of Professor Winn.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.

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English for Hoteliers

Language of Tourism

English is the language of tourism. From airlines to your destination, to check-in at the hotel, and dining under the stars with your significant other, English is the lingua franca for a smooth trip.

Airline, hotel, restaurant and other tourism personnel can benefit from improving their English skills and knowledge about their industry to assist their clients.

Your proficiency in English is tied to your career advancement usually.

Sometimes companies require a measurement of your language ability. For English, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) may be requested.

Preparation for the specific vocabulary of your industry and TOEFL or TOEIC preparation is ideal to achieve your career goals.

Examples of Vocabulary

¿Me permite ver la habitación primero?
May I see the room first?

¿Tiene alguna habitación más tranquila?
Do you have anything quieter?

¿Tiene caja fuerte?
Do you have a safe?

¿Está incluido el desayuno?
Is the breakfast included?


Hire an English Coach, Professor Winn!

For English for Hoteliers or translations of business documents, email Professor Winn at mrenglish101@gmail.com

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.

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LNG Translations in Buenos Aires: Part I

Argentina is LNG (liquid natural gas) rich.

LNG is a liquid form of natural gas (liquefied gas cooled to -256^oF or -161^oC ) used in homes for cooking and heating. Natural gas is also used to generate electricity.

Natural gas is found beneath the earth's surface and can be associated (with crude oil) or non-associated (produced by itself naturally).

A number of operations in the LNG value chain (exploration, production, liquefaction, shipping, and storage) are needed to bring the gas to market.

The growing and changing nature of LNG means that its language brings together terms from the worlds of finance, utilities, trading and many other sectors, as well as from gas and shipping.

A translator skilled in the LNG and petroleum fields as well as business and finance can serve in a support role for both companies in Argentina already engaged in the market and prospective companies from abroad.

Hire Professor Winn

Investors and LNG companies involved or planning to enter the Argentine market can rely on Professor Winn to deliver accurate and timely LNG translations in Buenos Aires from Spanish, French, and Portuguese into English.

Professor Winn can also conduct research in Spanish, French, and Portuguese and report his findings in English.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for a host of English Language Services including translations, research reports, and language classes at 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com.

Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.

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Be Bilingual - Recession-proof your career!

The international economic crisis highlights the need for improved skills and qualifications to compete in an uncertain job market. Being bilingual is sure-fire way to recession-proof your career.

Which language?

Thousands of languages from guaraní in Parguay to Vietnamese in Vietnam tempt the language learner.

For many, the language choice is simple - the lingua franca today is English.

A CV in English opens the doors to many more opportunities. A quick search of "ingles" on CompuTrabajo.com.ar shows just how important English is in Argentina. Job announcements for 456 posts showed up.

At least some level of English is required from jobs in hotels to high tech firms and financial offices. English is in demand because of its importance to international commerce.

First Step

The first step is to improve your English skills - hire your English coach!

Professor Winn is available to help boost your English langauge skills and successfully prepare your CV or you for an interview.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

2 More Effective Email Skills

Emails are essential in communicating effectively in the global economy.

Professor Winn presents two more important email skills in Business English:

1. Uses proper spelling and punctuation.
Again, you have only one chance to make a first impression. Poor spelling and punctuation do not speak well about your company.

2. Proofread, proofread, proofread!
If all possible have a native English speaker proofread your communications. Proofreading for style, proper spelling and punctuation, and coherence is worth the investment no matter the size of the business deal.

Professor Winn is available for coaching your staff in Business English from copywriting and proofreading to translation and interpretation.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

3 Effective English Email Writing Skills

Email outpaces any other means of communication in the office today, according to surveys.

Writing effectively is a vital skill in any language, especially in Business English.

Here are three top skills to writing emails effectively in English:

1. Write a meaningful subject line.
Time is of the essence in the fast-paced global economy. Let your recipient know immediately the matter at hand.

2. Keep the message focused and readable.
In other words, make your email short and sweet as we say in English. Shakespeare said it better - Brevity is the soul of wit. Never write like you speak. Cover your key points and watch out for wordiness.

3. Write in active voice.
Engage your reader. Write in the active voice! Instead of "the document will be sent by Friday," write "Marketing will send the document by Friday."

Hire Professor Winn for all your English Services from writing emails, reports, and other documents to translation and interpretation. Get your competitive advantage in the global economy today. Communicate effectively in English!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Key 6 English Words to Clinch Negotiations

Your negotiations in English can make or break the deal.

Here are six key terms to boost your English negotiation vocabulary!

1. alternatives - any other choices a person or group has, rather then agreeing with the other person or group

2. arbitration - when a neutral person or group comes in to settle a disagreement

3. commitment - an obligation to do something or deliver something

4. compromise - an agreement where you get less than you want but also give less than the other person wants

5. concession - accepting less on one specific point in order to get something from the other person on a different point

6. confidentiality - an agreement that prevents either side from talking about the agreement in public

Are you involved in English negotiations in Buenos Aires? Professor Winn can coach your team across the finish line!

Close the sale with your English-speaking clients now! Hire Professor Winn for a complete set of English Language Services from copywriting and proofreading to translation and interpretation.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Telephone English I

Telephone English is vital for effective business communications.

As the saying goes, you have only one chance to make a first impression. Every caller to your company is your potential next customer.

Therefore, proper English telephone etiquette is essential.

Helpful phrases for general greetings during the day like "good morning" or "good afternoon"are key to setting a friendly tone from the beginning.

Of course, listening intently and understanding the caller's request naturally is important. Phrases such as "How may I help you?"or "One moment, please" let the caller know you empathize and care about the conversation.

Practicing English telephone etiquette with a native, like Professor Winn, and learning the key phrases to handling a call to your business, are investments every business should make. He can coach you or your staff in proper telephone conversations in English to increase your competitiveness in our global economy.

Professor Winn offers other English Services for businesses from writing effective emails and reports to interpreting for Spanish-English meetings.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Kicking Up Business English

Around the world, there are an estimated one billion people learning English as a second language.

The English language is the lingua franca for business, and a good command of English will definitely give a competitive advantage in business or one's career. Having the confidence and ability to speak Business English is one way of enhancing your potential for earning by making you stand out for career advancement or promotions.

That is fact here in the "Paris of South America or around the world.

In today's world, bilingualism is an asset.

Business English could be classified as English for Specific Purposes (ESP), but has grown into a subsector on its on in the teaching discipline. From marketing to international finance, Business

English encompasses a broad array of fields and requires an expanding vocabulary.

Thankfully an educated native speaker professor with a varied business background can provide the knowledge, business culture, and conversation practice to train a student properly for the global economy.

Are you ready to kick up your Business English? Hire Professor Winn today to get started on a different career path or vie for a promotion in your current field - mrenglish101@gmail.com.

Broader English Services such as interview preparation or creating a spot-on resume are also offered.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Translation - Argentine economy grows 7.1% in 2008

Economía argentina crece 7,1 pct en 2008

Argentine economy grows 7.1% in 2008

Friday, January 2, 2009 21:38 GYT

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The Argentine economy grew 7.1 percent in 2008, the government said, in its sixth year of strong expansion despite its sluggishness in its last quarter because of the international crisis.

The official figure was more than the Central Bank’s estimate of 6.0 percent growth for last year.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Translation - Chess Legend Dies in Argentina

Chess Legend Dies in Argentina

Falleció gloria del ajedrez en Argentina

Buenos Aires, Jan. 24 (PL) Five-time Argentine chess champion and gold medalist in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Grand Master Hector Rossetto, died today at 86 years old of a heart attack, sources confirmed.

Family and friends will hold a wake of Rosseto’s remains this Saturday in the capital’s Argentine Chess Club. He learned to move the pieces when he was four years old.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Translation - Doubleheader in Viña del Mar

Doubleheader in Viña del Mar: Newell’s team arrived and practices this afternoon

La Capital - Triangular en Viña del Mar: llegó Newell's y entrena por la tarde

Trainer Roberto Sensini will hold a light workout this afternoon and select the eleven who play against Everton tomorrow.

Viña del Mar – Newell’s Old Boys team is already staying in the Hotel Marina del Rey in Viña del Mar where it arrived around noon Argentine time from Ezeiza.

Yesterday the leprous team finished its preseason in Mar del Plata and tomorrow will play a double header with Everton and Colo Colo in this Pacific coast city .

Consultation: For expert and accurate Spanish to English translation, please consult Professor Winn at your earliest convenience.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Translation - Cristina Puts All Cards on the Table

Professor Winn, as part of his English Language Services, proudly presents an article about Argentina every day translated from the Spanish-language press for our loyal readers -you! The lead paragraph and subsequent two or three paragraphs of the article are translated from Spanish to English.

Toda la carne al asador

americaeconomia.com
22-01-2009

Cristina Kirchner’s administration is using all its economic levers to sustain internal demand and incidentally stave off a defeat in crucial parliamentary elections in October.

by Rodrigo Lara Serrano

Will it work? Cristina Kirchner wagers the future of her administration.

Exiting difficult situations is rarely easy. Like Sempé, the great French humorist says, when it is easy, everything gets complicated. Argentina faces a challenge in 2009: convince itself first and later the world that it is not a particularly catastrophic situation...

Consultation: For expert and accurate Spanish to English translation, please consult Professor Winn at your earliest convenience.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

On Teaching Tourist English

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a profitable niche in the ever expanding EFL field.

Some students do not have the time to invest in a protracted program of classes, but yet have a functional need to immediately use English in their work duties.

Enter ESP!

A rudimentary ESP program begins with a strong base (or should) of the English language mixed with the specific English phrases, vocabulary, and conversational experience to arm the student with the basics to function in their job role. The joy and pleasure of reading of Shakespeare is sacrificed for the immediate no nonsense approach to mastering a bit of the English language in the smallest amount of time possible (Survival English).

The tourist industry is vast from hotels to the ticket takers at an amusement park. Professionals across the spectrum can use English to interact better with their clients or more importantly advance to a better paying position.

Professor Winn is available to teach Specific Tourist English for whatever sector of the industry. Survival English can be taught during a weekend.

Advance in your industry today and contact Professor Winn to help you!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-languagetexts here!

Getting Medical English Right!

Medical, biomedical, and pharmaceutical document translations are serious business. A person's life is at stake if an error should occur.

Spanish-English medical translations require a dedicated professional familiar with the knowledge and experience to accurately and meticulously transfer the meaning from one language to another.

Most medical translators work on a freelance basis and therefore should not surprise a client.

Quality control is of course a prime concern for the medical translator. Other elements of the translation process include:

• Project preparation and planning
• Linguistic preparation
• Translation
• Editing (medical and text)
• Proof reading

Medical translation is also a broad field encompassing medical devices, medicine, clinical trials, personal medical histories, and journal articles from medical practitioners.

For accurate, fast, and complete medical translations, choose Professor Winn! Translations via email may also be sent to mrenglish101@gmailcom for prompt evaluation. Translations, editing, proofreading, and writing organic articles in English are a part of Professor Winn's English Language Services.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English-language classes or services at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com.

Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation Services

Professor Winn, your humble site author, is pleased to offer Brazilian Portuguese > English translations in the business and finance, medical, legal, technology, and international relations fields.

Brazil is the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world (estimated population of 185 million dwarfing Portugual's 10 million) and the largest economy in South America (nearly $1.5B GDP) - a powerful combination for international commerce and English, its lingua franca.

The Portuguese language is interesting in Brazilian history. Portuguese has not always been the dominant language. When the first Portuguese colonists arrived in the country in the 16th century, Portuguese was not the dominant language. At that time a simplified version of Portuguese,Lingua Geral, was the lingua franca. It was a version easily used by the native population as it was based on local languages.

By the end of the 18th century, Portuguese gained ground helped by in no small measure by the arrival of 1.5 million Portuguese settlers in the following centuries. Of course, by this time the Portuguese language in ascendancy had borrowed heavily from the languages that it had supplanted as well as from neighboring tongues, thus forming the basis of modern Brazilian Portuguese.

Professor Winn offers Brazilian Portuguese to English translations with the following strict criteria:

• Accurate.
• Idiomatically written.
• On time.

Unlike some translation providers, Professor Winn guarantees all translations undergo an editing process as part of our quality management procedures.

Professor Winn translates Spanish, French, and Brazilian Portuguese in the following areas:

• Business and Finance
• Medical
• Legal
• Technology
• Government/International Relations

Please send your translation copy to Professor Winn at mrenglish101@gmail.com for a prompt evaluation.

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

Happy 2009 to our Colleagues and Friends

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We would like to thank you for the trust that you have bestowed on us, entrusting us, among other things, with our English Services, including our signature services of English classes and translations in the following fields:

*Banking and finance
*IT
*Legal (technical and medical patents)
*Medicine
*Telecommunications
* International Relations/Government

Thank you also for raising the bar for us, which helps us to develop and improve our services. We're ready for 2009!

Compared to previous years, projects in 2008 were much more multifaceted and involved many problems. They required not only translation skills but also thorough knowledge in each respective field. We will do everything possible this year to support you in solving all the various problems faced. We always rise to the challenge!

We are aware that the New Year brings new challenges. Therefore, we are keeping track of the market situation in order to be able to meet your expectations. Any suggestions from your part are, of course, very welcome, as they will enable us to become more familiar with the everyday problems that you encounter and to better prepare our entire team to face and resolve them together.

Recall we offer a host of English Services including editing, proofreading, resume and interview preparation, TOEFL/IELTS preparation, writing sophisticated copy in original English and of course our signature services: English-language classes and translations from Spanish, French, and Portuguese to English, our native language. Here's to a happy and prosperous 2009!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

Ok, so you can converse with native speakers and be understood. You can write fairly well and your reading comprehension is above normal thanks to working with a native professor. But, what about the lexicon of your profession? That is where English for Specific Purposes enters the language battle so to speak. Remember, learning of a second language never stops. Examples of English for Specific Purposes include but not limited to the following:

·English for Business (Inglés para Negocios)

·English for Nursing (Inglés para Enferemeros)

·English for Hospitality (Inglés para Turismo)

·English for Law (Inglés para el Derecho)

·English for Finance (Inglés para Finanza) ESP requires different courses or syllabuses which are designed to meet the needs of learners who want to learn how to be able to speak and write in the context of their work more than general English proficiency.

If you are in Buenos Aires, please contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for evaluation.Courses are designed to meet your professional requirements.

Spanish<>English Interpreter

Besides translating your documents from Spanish, French, and Portuguese, I also do Spanish<> English interpreting for any event or individual. Translation is for documents. Interpretation is for speech. The two concepts are often confused.

There are two main types of interpretation: consecutive and simultaneous.

In business meetings or visits by executives to Buenos Aires, consecutive interpreting is more likely. This occurs when one person speaks, the interpreter renders the message into the listener's language, and then waits to communicate accurately and responsibly the response. The interpreter serves as a bridge between the two parties. The interpreter is paid by the hour.

In conferences, speeches or other similar venues, simultaneous interpretation is more likely. Instant interpretation of the speaker's words occurs. It is important to have an advance copy of a speech if possible to prepare for any terms or concepts that may require extra work. Again, the interpreter is paid by the hour.

Should you need a competent and personable interpreter during any time in Buenos Aires, please contact me to schedule your event.

Professor Winn is available for your own English classes or interpretation needs at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.