Terminology: Go Back to Basics and Develop Your Intuition

Elevate your approach to terminology, strengthen your linguistic insight, and boost your professional intuition. Register now and rediscover the fundamental power of words.

In the dynamic world of translation and interpreting, technology often promises a quick fix for terminology challenges. Many professionals rely on powerful tools with integrated modules and partnerships designed to streamline research and keep their attention on the text. Yet true mastery can go further, inviting you to draw on a deeper, more intuitive understanding.

This webinar encourages you to move beyond purely technological solutions and rediscover the meaningful impact that real terminology knowledge can have on your professional growth. It focuses on building the confidence to trust your instinct, recognizing that context shapes everything, and allowing terms to reveal their meaning as you work. Even if words like theory, grammar, or dictionary may seem old-fashioned to some, they remain deeply relevant and help strengthen the bond between you and the linguistic structures that respond to your focused attention. Attend this webinar to learn the essentials and watch your intuition develop.

You will learn how to:

1. Understand the diverse and essential meanings of the term “terminology.”
2. Build practical skills that strengthen your terminology intuition.
3. Identify the key factors involved in creating an effective glossary for translation or interpreting.

About the Presenter

Rita Goncalves is a language services professional with over 20 years of multifaceted experience in the localization industry. Her experience includes roles such as project manager, language quality manager, vendor manager, terminologist, and language consultant. Rita’s professional path started in academia as a junior lexicographer and researcher in the field of terminology. She holds a BA and MA in linguistics (lexicology and lexicography) from Universidade de Lisboa. Now, she is a consultant in talent management, a facilitator of webinars and training courses for language professionals, and the host of The Language Worker podcast, where she explores localization trends, career paths, and the shifting challenges of the language industry in conversations with leading experts.