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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!

Buenos Aires Business Interpretations

Global Economy

My second business interpretation assignment last week pressed home just how interconnected the global economy is.

An import/export firm in Buenos Aires needed its accountant to answer questions from the accountant of a business associate in the United States.

In a tenuous telephone conference in the noisy office above the sales floor, I proceeded to bridge the understanding between the two parties. The true nature of the misunderstanding regarding accounting figures of course was not apparent until the conference began.

Skilled Consecutive Business Interpretation

A clear explanation of the ground rules at the beginning avoided any frustration during the call. Consecutive interpretation requires each party to understand the interpreter needs to complete the rendering before the other side begins to speak; otherwise, crosstalk results.

As an instructor of accounting and finance vocabulary at a local private university, familiarity with a company's financial data in both Spanish and English was a godsend. Of course, numerous business translations in the past from annual reports to monthly sales figures aided the effort.

My brother and sister interpreters play a vital role in international commerce every working day.

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Hire your skilled business interpreter today!

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

In Buenos Aires, you may also 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!

Petroleum and LNG Translations in Buenos Aires Part I

Petroleum and LNG Market

Argentina is Latin America's number three producer of oil and gas.

Indeed, oil and LNG comprise between 85 and 90% of Argentina's energy matrix. Argentina had 2.6 billion barrels of proven oil reserves as of January 2008, up from 2.5 billion barrels in 2007.

LNG reserves topped 15.3 trillion cubic feet in January 2008, the third highest in Latin America.

Challenges confront the Argentine oil and LNG industries. However, challenges usually create new opportunities.

Potential Investors and Petroleum and LNG Translations

Potential investors in Argentina's petroleum and LNG industries may need translations from Spanish to English of available government literature or market research.

Quality translations of said materials allow potential investors to fully explore the opportunities available in the Argentine market.

A translator like Professor Winn can also conduct market research in Spanish, French, or Portuguese and write a report in English.

Professor Winn also has experience translating in the petroleum and LNG fields and is knowledgeable about the up and downstream process and the technical terms specific to the industry. Every field has its argot, and the petroleum and LNG fields are no different.

Contact

If you need quality translations in the petroleum and LNG fields or are visiting Buenos Aires and require an interpreter, please contact Professor Winn directly at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com.

Translations and/or research requests (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!

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!

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.