The Language Game How Interpreters Connect the World | Ewandro Magalhaes | TEDxBath

The former Chief Interpreter in the United Nations system and Co-founder of KUDO invites us to explore what it is to truly understand others though greater appreciation of their language.
Ewandro presents the power of interpreters as true interconnectors, describing the vital role of student interpreters in the 1945 Nuremburg trials. Of whom without, the outcome of the trails may have been completely different, this, Magalhaes mentioned is partly why the interpreters were given special mention at the end of the trail.
Exploring the importance of thoughtful, intelligent and sensitive interpretation, Ewandro espouses the power of the interpreter as the diplomatic connector between cultures.
Ewandro Magalhaes is a Brazilian national who has lived and worked across three continents. He speaks five languages fluently and has travelled extensively, for work and pleasure, over the last 30 years. Since 1992, Ewandro has been a conference interpreter, beginning his journey by mediating a chance meeting with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the Brazilian Lower House. Since then, he has interpreted for five Brazilian presidents, two American presidents and countless heads of State and government. As a writer, Ewandro has three books in print, blogs, and contributes regular articles to specialized magazines in the field of language. For seven years (2010-2017) Ewandro was the Chief Interpreter of a United Nations agency (ITU) in Geneva, where he staffed, managed and assessed a pool of 700 interpreters in the six languages of the UN. He is now the Co-Founder and VP of Communications of KUDO, Inc., a technology start-up that is changing the way interpretation services are delivered. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@melissamann1416]

I enjoyed the natural delivery of this talk, how it didn't sound scripted, rote, formulaic (a common occurrence in TED talks). Memorized talks can certainly be engaging, but they also lend themselves to predictability, which detracts from connecting with the speaker of gauging their sincerity. Your speech sounded like how we actually talk in conversation, which speaks to one of your arguments (pun intended): that good interpreters convey natural sound and smooth delivery when honored by the cadence and nuance of speakers expressing themselves in their mother tongue.

[@ewandromag]

Thank you for watching, Melissa, and for this great feedback. Loved it.

[@nelsonarantes5401]

In a relaxed way, Ewandro properly expressed the nuances of a challenging and complex profession.. Congratulations, buddy.... You're second to none!!!

[@ewandromag]

Valeu, Nelson Arantes. Muito obrigado por assistir e comentar.

[@dawndare3949]

Excellent thank you for sharing this presentation.

[@ewandromag]

Thank you, Dawn. Happy to hear you enjoyed it.

[@kathleenohanlon6127]

Thank you for an informative and engaging talk, something I can finally share with family and friends who still don't understand what exactly it is that I do.

[@ewandromag]

We have all been there, Kathleen. Hopefully, they will enjoy it as much as you have. Thanks.

[@ObamaMagnifico]

Very well put!

[@dorinabonatti7615]

This brilliant conversation is not only a great summary of the history of this profession, but also a clear way of presenting what takes place in the world of interpretation: not only is it a matter of terms and languages, but being able to handle tension and to always be ready for the unexpected. I truly enjoyed what you said that the identity of the interpreter is intimately tied to our mother tongue because, besides this being absolutely true, those different identities are what interpreting needs to communicate. Great conversation!

[@ewandromag]

Great feedback, Dorina. I am glad the talk resonated with you. Thanks for watching.

[@maurolando]

Excellent introduction to the world of interpreters, done with clarity, an evident passion for his (former) job, illustrated with historical anecdotes and enlightened with quotations by Ortega y Gasset and Margaret Atwood. This video should be played as an introduction at the first class on simultaneous interpretation.

[@ewandromag]

Obrigado, Mauro. Feliz que tenha gostado.

[@marcosuehara34]

"It's simple but not easy" Indeed. Thank you for this lecture about interpretation and history.

[@nataliakarlina1438]

Multo obrigada, Ewandro! An amazing picture of our profession and its history!

[@ewandromag]

Thank you, Natalia. Glad you liked it.

[@luizfernandoferreirasilva2353]

Competência descontraída com alto padrão de desempenho em suas falas... que maravilha Ewandro! Parabéns! Leveza poética linguística inicial, anedotas oportunas para ilustrar seus argumentos ao longo da fala e serenidade final para destacar a bravura daqueles que se incumbiram do desafio de fazer com que nada ficasse não dito naquele então em 1945-46.

[@ewandromag]

Obrigado, Luiz. Forte abraço.

[@themerbastos]

Amazing, Ewandro! I remembered that first workshop you and David put together at UnB sooo long ago. You are a genius with words, so no wars for you, my friend.

[@ewandromag]

Thank you, my friend.

[@samsignandantemex8459]

Thanks for a valuable and enjoyable presentation. I'm honored to have Brazilian friends and Deaf friends, and I consider myself an admirer of these and other cultures and languages and a learner of this trade. I'm sharing this video with friends who also serve as sign language interpreters in Mexico. Parabéns. Gracias.

[@sandraandfarleyhelfant2617]

Oh what a delight to listen to you Ewandro. What a delight. And I learned a lot. Thank you so much!

[@ewandromag]

Thank you, Sandra!

[@wladramos69]

Realmente a tradução simultaneamente além de agilizar o processo trás muito mais sentido e compreensão do assunto discutido ou palestra por exemplo. Parabéns Ewandro pelo excelente trabalho desenvolvido ao longo dos anos em favor da comunidade de intérpretes em todo mundo, inclusive liderando o departamento de tradução e interpretação da UN.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@anamaciel9263]

Brilliant! Short, direct, perfectly understandable. Thank you.

[@ewandromag]

Thank you, Ana. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@miketheinterpreter7033]

I loved your presentation Ewandro. In 17mins you were able to perfectly communicate the importance and the value that interpreters bring in today’s fast paced world network of ever increasing communications. Merci et bravos

[@ewandromag]

Thank you for watching, Mike. Glad you found it useful.

[@snterp]

It's simples!

[@estherhermida442]

Wonderful presentation! I really like your definition of your true voice.

[@ewandromag]

Gracias, Esther, por asistir y comentar.