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Connected Conversations – Ep. 31 | The Real Journey to Becoming a Professional Interpreter | Amparo Villar Garcia
What does it take to become a professional interpreter today, and how does AI fit into the picture?
In this episode of Connected Conversations, host Elena Petrova sits down with Amparo Villar García, a veteran interpreter and Head of Training at Ad Astra. Together, they unpack what it means to enter (and thrive in) the interpreting field, the real meaning of certification, and how human connection still lies at the heart of every interpreted exchange.
In this episode, we explore:
How AI is changing the role of interpreters—and why it’s not a threat
The difference between interpreter training…
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