Thei Zervaki

The Professional: How Interpreters and Translators stay Consistent

New Year, New Language Summit 2025

Consistency: Building Habits That Actually Last

The 2025 summit focused on the habit engine behind long-term progress — sustainable routines, accountability, and sticking with a language over years.

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About this session

Thei Zervaki, a professional interpreter and translator, reveals how language pros achieve consistency through dedicated practice and specialized vocabulary. She also shares insights on career paths and the future of language work.

Key takeaways

  • Consistency in language learning is built through years of dedicated effort and continuous practice, not just innate talent.
  • To achieve professional-level fluency, deep dive into specific topics by reading articles, magazines, and books to master specialized terminology in your target language.
  • Rather than trying to master every topic, focus on specializing in a few areas of interest to develop expert vocabulary and knowledge.
  • A formal university degree is not the sole path to becoming a successful interpreter or translator; self-taught professionals can also excel through consistent practice.

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