Sam is the Richard Branson of the translation world. His ambitions and determination to succeed have seen him develop skills in five languages, live in three countries and work for some of Korea’s biggest names such as Doosan and LG, all before the age of 21. The secrets to Sam’s success? Prepare...

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Ivan began learning English when he was nine years old after his mother took him to a private tutor in his native Russia. Since then, English grew to be a huge part of Ivan’s life, later becoming the cornerstone of his career. At present, his is a balancing act: with a young daughter and full-tim...

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Misty discovered the French language while studying opera during college. Dazzled by its beauty, she took every French course available and then went on to study it on her own. And here began her French adventures. With Gengo’s flexible schedule and online workspace, she translated her way up and...

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Originally from Galicia, Spain, Lara is a globetrotting yogini with deep roots in Japan. She went on an exchange program there at 19 and stayed—for seven years! After studying literature in the US and Japan, Lara joined Tokyo’s fast-paced fashion industry. She then discovered yoga while holidayin...

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Our next Face comes to us from Orhuwhorun, Nigeria. When not engaged in national service activities, Oradjeha puts his degree in German studies to use by translating for Gengo. He credits joining Gengo as the the beginning of his love affair with translation, although it hasn’t been an entirely s...

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Our third installment introduces us to Rainer. He’s from Schwalmtal, a little town in Germany’s Lower Rhine region halfway between Duesseldorf and the Dutch border. Beneath a focused working style is someone who’s no slave to his work. Rainer is quick to unplug and take to the streets for a head-...

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