Category: Translator life
Faces of Gengo: Mutsumi
Our human resources (HR) and office manager, Mutsumi, can be considered the mother of Gengons, given her nurturing character, friendly demeanor and organizational skills. She usually works behind the scenes yet she plays important roles, such as ensuring employee satisfaction and building team ra...
Hall of fame: Ben
Ben, a Paris-based translator working in three language pairs, is the newest addition to our growing roster of Gengo Wordsmiths. His penchant for mastering languages and understanding cultures has been instrumental in his translation career. He advises budding translators to manage their time wel...
Hall of fame: Carley
With Carley’s penchant for learning and her excellent research skills, it’s no surprise that she has achieved Gengo Wordsmith status. Her advice for other translators? Never stop polishing your writing skills in your native tongue so you can accurately translate to another language. What language...
Hall of fame: Jean
A native Chinese speaker from Taiwan, Jean considers Japanese as her second language. When she’s not translating, she enjoys reading manga and watching variety shows to keep her Japanese skills sharp. To reach the Gengo Wordsmith milestone, she reminds fellow translators to keep persevering becau...
Hall of fame: Sébastien
In just two years, English to French translator Sébastien became a distinguished Wordsmith because of his dedication to quality. His passion for travel motivated him to join Gengo, where he enjoys the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world. He advocates becoming a preferred translator ...
Hall of fame: Renato
Joining our esteemed list of Wordsmiths is Renato, a translator in our English to Portuguese-Brazilian pair. His enthusiasm for learning English since he was young has motivated him to become a professional translator. Since he joined our translator community in 2014, his dedication to doing high...