Abstract
This placement is an excellent opportunity for me to gain practical experience and apply the theoretical knowledge I acquired during my studies. It has enabled me to discover the professional world, develop specialised skills with the support of the educational community, and gain a better understanding of how educational platforms work and why they are so successful. The experience also helped me to improve my language skills and to discover the realities of the job market.
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[...] It also gave them a new perspective on characters who have left their mark on human history. In addition to this work, I helped translate Macmillan's spelling rules from English into Korean. This work enabled me to develop my technical translation skills. I learnt how to clearly explain concepts that are often perceived as dry, in order to help learners master the subtleties of spelling. As part of this translation project, I also took part in translating the texts of "180 days of reading and writing in Spanish" from English into Spanish. [...]
[...] For freelancers, regular meetings are organised, often via videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. At these meetings, managers, team members and freelancers discuss areas for improvement and exchange information on current projects. The fact that management takes the time to give personalised feedback shows that particular attention is paid to the personal development of each employee. Work supervision is non-intrusive. It encourages employee autonomy but allows rigorous monitoring to be maintained through regular checkpoints. This creates a working environment where everyone knows what is expected, while having the freedom to organise their own work. [...]
[...] Every employee, whether new or experienced, is encouraged to share his or her ideas at team meetings. Our opinions are listened to and incorporated into the decision-making process, especially when it comes to the creative aspects of the work, such as translating books or teaching children. Employees generally work regular hours, from 9am to 6pm, with a lunch break. However, as Jinny & Toby is an online education platform, flexibility is also required to meet the needs of students and teachers in different time zones. [...]
[...] This enables me to identify areas where extra support is needed and adapt my content accordingly, which improves the effectiveness of my teaching. Student empowerment: I have observed that asynchronous teaching encourages students to take more responsibility for their learning. This has prompted me to create resources that encourage student autonomy without neglecting those who need extra help. Overall, these experiences have given me a lot as a teacher. They have enabled me to improve my teaching skills and to offer my students a more attractive and effective learning experience. [...]
[...] My translation and narration assignments have enabled me to hone my intercultural communication and language skills in a professional context. I learned to juggle several languages while adapting content to learners' needs. Finally, this experience reinforced my professional aspirations in the language teaching sector. I gained a clearer vision of the skills needed to succeed in this field. I'm grateful for this opportunity and excited to apply what I've learned in my future career. Thank you for your attention. I look forward to answering any questions you may have. [...]
