34 episodes

Africa's LSP Podcast is a monthly podcast for the African language services industry, covering trends in translation, interpretation, localization, and language services in Africa. We speak with industry professionals such as translators, interpreters, language researchers, and scholars, as well as African language enthusiasts. Africa's LSP Podcast is presented by Bolingo Consult. Kindly send feedback and suggestions to info@bolingoconsult.com

Visit our website at www.bolingoconsult.com

Soundtrack: Gabriel Heinrich - Rising From Ashes (Remixed for Bolingo Consult by Nat King Taylor)

Africa's LSP Podcast Bolingo Consult

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Africa's LSP Podcast is a monthly podcast for the African language services industry, covering trends in translation, interpretation, localization, and language services in Africa. We speak with industry professionals such as translators, interpreters, language researchers, and scholars, as well as African language enthusiasts. Africa's LSP Podcast is presented by Bolingo Consult. Kindly send feedback and suggestions to info@bolingoconsult.com

Visit our website at www.bolingoconsult.com

Soundtrack: Gabriel Heinrich - Rising From Ashes (Remixed for Bolingo Consult by Nat King Taylor)

    Boosting Visibility in Africa's Language Industry with Christiana Aboagye

    Boosting Visibility in Africa's Language Industry with Christiana Aboagye

    In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of the
    Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) in elevating the visibility of the language industry across the continent. Join us as we sit down with Christiana Aboagye, the coordinator of ALCA, to explore how the association is working tirelessly to enhance recognition and appreciation for language professionals in Africa.

    From engaging with governments and civil society organizations to advocating for ethical standards and professionalism, discover how ALCA is driving positive change and fostering growth within the language services sector in Africa.

    Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a language services provider, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Recorded and edited by Frank Boakye Gyan.

    Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children’s book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and other major audiobook platforms (search for ‘Ami Series Volume 1 & 2’).

    Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

    • 35 min
    Localization Project Management for Low-Resource Languages with Mary Mawuena Nanafi

    Localization Project Management for Low-Resource Languages with Mary Mawuena Nanafi

    Africa's rich linguistic tapestry, with its many low-resource languages, offers a unique challenge for localization project managers. Our guest for this episode is Mary Mawuena Nanafi, a project manager at Bolingo Consult with extensive experience in managing low-resource language projects. She will dive into practical tools and strategies to navigate the uncertainties inherent in managing such projects.

    She will also explore a crucial, often overlooked aspect: navigating uncertainties. Join us to discover how to overcome these challenges and streamline your African localization projects focused on low-resource languages!

    Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a language services provider, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Recorded and edited by Frank Boakye Gyan.

    Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children's book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and other major audiobook platforms (search for 'Ami Series Volume 1 & 2').

    Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

    • 39 min
    A comparative study of tone between Bono Twi and Asante Twi by Belinda Missaah Tuffour

    A comparative study of tone between Bono Twi and Asante Twi by Belinda Missaah Tuffour

    In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Ghanaian languages with our esteemed guest, Belinda Missaah Tuffour, an MPhil researcher from the University of Education, Winneba - Ajumako.

    Belinda’s study seeks to comparatively examine the tone usage within specific syntactic structures in these two Akan dialects. Belinda is investigating how tones manifest in pronominals, nouns, and verbs across both dialects, as well as gathering acoustic evidence to compare pitch values. She also explores the underlying phonological and tonal rules governing these variations.

    Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a language services provider, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Recorded and edited by Frank Boakye Gyan.

    Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children's book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and other major audiobook platforms.

    Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

    • 23 min
    Africa's LSP Podcast: Season 3 in Retrospect

    Africa's LSP Podcast: Season 3 in Retrospect

    Welcome to the finale of Season 3 of Africa's LSP Podcast. As we bid adieu to another remarkable journey through languages, cultures, and localization across Africa, we're here to take a deep dive into the essence of this enriching season. Join me, as we rewind, reflect, and revel in the invaluable insights, diverse perspectives, and remarkable moments that Season 3 has brought to our listeners. Let's dive in!

    Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Multiple Language Services Provider, and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nat King Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children's book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and other major audiobook platforms.

    Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on the podcast, please send us an email at podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

    Visit multilingual.com/AfricaLSP for a 1-year free digital subscription of Multilingual magazine, your go-to source for language industry news.

    • 36 min
    Promoting the Khoikhoi Language: A Conversation with Jeffrey Oarasib Hartzenberg

    Promoting the Khoikhoi Language: A Conversation with Jeffrey Oarasib Hartzenberg

    Join us for an insightful journey into the intricate fabric of the Khoikhoi language and heritage with our esteemed guest, Jeffrey Oarasib Hartzenberg, an advocate and activist for the revival of Khoikhoi. In this episode, Jeffrey shares his passionate endeavors in resurrecting and celebrating the beauty and relevance of the Khoikhoi language. Tune in to discover the compelling narrative of Khoikhoi's renaissance, guided by Jeffrey's unwavering dedication and advocacy

    Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Multiple Language Services Provider, and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nat King Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children's book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and other major audiobook platforms.

    Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on the podcast, please send us an email at podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

    Visit multilingual.com/AfricaLSP for a 1-year free digital subscription of Multilingual magazine, your go-to source for language industry news.

    • 24 min
    Colonial Languages on a Pedestal: Insights from a Study by Denise Amankwah

    Colonial Languages on a Pedestal: Insights from a Study by Denise Amankwah

    Delve into the rich tapestry of multilingualism and cultural preservation in this enlightening episode, featuring Denise Amankwah. Denise unravels the layers of her insightful study, 'English on a Pedestal', where she sheds light on the intricate language attitudes and practices of bilingual African parents and Early Years Professionals in the diaspora.

    Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Multiple Language Services Provider, and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nat King Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children's book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and other major audiobook platforms.

    Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on the podcast, please send us an email at podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

    Visit multilingual.com/AfricaLSP for a 1-year free digital subscription of Multilingual magazine, your go-to source for language industry news.

    • 33 min

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Great to have an Africa-focused podcast for the language industry. Congrats to all involved.

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