The Steven Sirski Podcast

SSP29 - Qian Wang

Sep 27, 2022

Interpreter, translator, and teacher Qian Wang discusses her experiences in learning and teaching languages, challenges of improving listening comprehension, the fulfillment of being an interpreter, difficulties in learning technical vocabulary, and comparing Spanish and English television. She also shares her language learning goals and contact information for teaching and interpretation services.

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Quick takeaways

Interactive teaching is crucial for effective language learning, focusing on practical vocabulary and real-life situations rather than just textbooks and grammar exercises.

Learning a new language can be challenging, requiring perseverance and the guidance of a teacher to overcome difficulties in conjugating verbs, mastering grammar rules, and expanding vocabulary.

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The Importance of Interactive Teaching

The podcast episode explores the importance of interactive teaching in language learning. The guest, who is an interpreter, translator, and teacher, emphasizes the need for students to have ample opportunities to speak and express themselves. Instead of solely relying on textbooks and grammar exercises, the focus should be on practical vocabulary and real-life situations. This interactive approach helps students develop their language skills and allows them to apply what they learn in meaningful ways.

Introduction

4min

Language Learning Approaches and Motivation

2min

Challenges in Improving Listening Comprehension and Language Practice Methods

3min

Interpreting Challenges and Fulfillment

11min

Challenges of Learning Technical Vocabulary in a Different Language

7min

Language Skills and Communication Experiences

8min

Comparing Spanish and English Television

21min

Exploring English Learning Processes, Teaching Methodologies, and Language Learning Goals

3min

Interpreter, translator and teacher Qian Wang joins me today to talk about her work with languages. Having grown up going through the Chinese education system, Qian was exposed to English at a very early age and has gone onto become an interpreter between her native Mandarin Chinese and English. She has also had the chance to study overseas (in Sweden) but has opted to learn another language instead. In this episode we talk quite a bit about what it takes to learn a language, how best to approach studying them, and how to find work after you’ve developed proficiency.

Qian has her own website at sealingo.com where you can contact her regarding translation, interpretation or teaching.

Show notes at https://www.stevensirski.com/ssp29-qian-wang/