DGT podcast: Languages and Technology https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast Hosted by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) of the European Commission, the DGT Podcast: Languages & Technology explores different facets of languages, translation and language technology.  DGT is one of the world's largest public translation services, providing translation and editing services to the European Commission, and AI-based multilingual solutions to EU institutions and external users, including public sector bodies, universities, small businesses. It also promotes multilingualism and supports language professionals across Europe. 

Through conversations with experts, practitioners and researchers, this podcast covers key topics such as language learning, translation, multilingual communication and language technologies, including AI and natural language processing. 

Languages are at the heart of European identity and communication. This podcast looks at how they connect people, support democracy and evolve in an AI-driven world. 


New episodes are released monthly. 

For more information, visit our website Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services.

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]]> en-gb Podomatic RSS Generator Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:10:31 +0000 translation, ,terminology, ,ai, ,multilingualism, ,language, ,technology, Copyright 2026 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology Exploring multilingualism, translation and language technology — by the European Commission's translation department DGT podcast: Languages and Technology dgt-radio@ec.europa.eu episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/59/44/dgt-radio/1400x1400_17540758.png DGT podcast: Languages and Technology https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast DGT podcast: Languages and Technology Hosted by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) of the European Commission, the DGT Podcast: Languages & Technology explores different facets of languages, translation and language technology.  DGT is one of the world's largest public translation services, providing translation and editing services to the European Commission, and AI-based multilingual solutions to EU institutions and external users, including public sector bodies, universities, small businesses. It also promotes multilingualism and supports language professionals across Europe. Through conversations with experts, practitioners and researchers, this podcast covers key topics such as language learning, translation, multilingual communication and language technologies, including AI and natural language processing. Languages are at the heart of European identity and communication. This podcast looks at how they connect people, support democracy and evolve in an AI-driven world. New episodes are released monthly. For more information, visit our website Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services.© European Union 2025. For any use or reproduction of elements that are not owned by the EU, permission may need to be sought directly from the respective right holders. Music: Title:  Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr  Episode 11: Transcreation: beyond literal translation Transcreation: beyond literal translation 11 1 full Transcreation sits where translation meets copywriting, creativity and cultural adaptation. In this episode, Anna Holmén talks to Italian transcreation expert Claudia Benetello about why human nuance, humour, voice and individual flair still matter in a world increasingly shaped by AI – especially in marketing and creative language work.

Claudia will speak at the 2026 Translating Europe Forum. Register for #2026TEF

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-07-22T06_06_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-07-22T06_06_28-07_00 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:28 +0000 2026-07-22 2026-07-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-07-22T06_06_28-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 2197 false Transcreation sits where translation meets copywriting, creativity and cultural adaptation. In this episode, Anna Holmén talks to Italian transcreation expert Claudia Benetello about why human nuance, humour, voice and individual flair still matter in a world increasingly shaped by AI – especially in marketing and creative language work.Claudia will speak at the 2026 Translating Europe Forum. Register for #2026TEF Transcreation sits where translation meets copywriting, creativity and cultural adaptation. In th... Episode 10: Inside the European Commission’s multilingual AI work Inside the European Commission’s multilingual AI work 10 1 full Multilingualism is a democratic right and a core part of the EU’s identity. Christos Ellinides, Director-General for Translation, talks about what this means in the era of AI – and what we do to safeguard EU language diversity. Why is DG Translation a good place to develop AI tools? What is the role for linguists in all this? And are we really building an LLM of our own? Hear the answers to these questions and many more. 

If this whets your appetite, find out more on our website Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-06-24T14_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-06-24T14_00_00-07_00 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 2026-06-24 2026-06-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-06-24T14_00_00-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 2006 false Multilingualism is a democratic right and a core part of the EU’s identity. Christos Ellinides, Director-General for Translation, talks about what this means in the era of AI – and what we do to safeguard EU language diversity. Why is DG Translation a good place to develop AI tools? What is the role for linguists in all this? And are we really building an LLM of our own? Hear the answers to these questions and many more. If this whets your appetite, find out more on our website Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services Multilingualism is a democratic right and a core part of the EU’s identity. Christos Ellinides, D... Episode 9: Young translators creating magic: navigating formality and nuance Young translators creating magic: navigating formality and nuance 9 1 full Anja Filko and Erik Oldenburg join Anna Holmén to speak about their unforgettable experience as winners of the translation contest Juvenes Translatores, Anja for Croatia and Erik for Germany. We hear about their journey - from being signed up for the contest by their teachers, to translating a text at the same time as thousands of other young Europeans, and finally receiving their prizes in an award ceremony in Brussels for the 27 winners. The experience profoundly changed their view on what translation is - and on what Europe is.

Whatever our Juvenes Translatores winners decide to do in life, they remain ambassadors for translators. Listen in to hear their best tips on how to approach your first translation!
 Find out about the contest and how to take part

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]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-05-27T07_29_51-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-05-27T07_29_51-07_00 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:29:51 +0000 2026-05-29 2026-05-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-05-27T07_29_51-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1650 false Anja Filko and Erik Oldenburg join Anna Holmén to speak about their unforgettable experience as winners of the translation contest Juvenes Translatores, Anja for Croatia and Erik for Germany. We hear about their journey - from being signed up for the contest by their teachers, to translating a text at the same time as thousands of other young Europeans, and finally receiving their prizes in an award ceremony in Brussels for the 27 winners. The experience profoundly changed their view on what translation is - and on what Europe is.Whatever our Juvenes Translatores winners decide to do in life, they remain ambassadors for translators. Listen in to hear their best tips on how to approach your first translation! Find out about the contest and how to take partMusic: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr Anja Filko and Erik Oldenburg join Anna Holmén to speak about their unforgettable experience as w... Episode 8: Apprendre les langues autrement Apprendre les langues autrement 8 1 full Dans cet épisode du podcast Langues et technologie de la DGT (Commission européenne), Thérèse Fayt reçoit Najib Bauwens - alias Monsieur Nash - professeur de néerlandais et créateur de contenus pédagogiques. 

Après plus de dix ans d’enseignement dans le secondaire à Bruxelles, il a développé une large audience sur les réseaux sociaux grâce à des vidéos pédagogiques courtes et créatives, dont un rap sur les verbes irréguliers devenu viral.  

Un épisode inspirant pour les enseignants de langues, les apprenants et toute personne intéressée par le multilinguisme et l’avenir de l’enseignement des langues.
🎧 À écouter aussi : Languages: your bridge to the future
📚 Découvrez des ressources pour les enseignants de langues

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-04-22T06_23_06-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-04-22T06_23_06-07_00 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:23:06 +0000 2026-04-22 2026-04-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-04-22T06_23_06-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1544 false Dans cet épisode du podcast Langues et technologie de la DGT (Commission européenne), Thérèse Fayt reçoit Najib Bauwens - alias Monsieur Nash - professeur de néerlandais et créateur de contenus pédagogiques. Après plus de dix ans d’enseignement dans le secondaire à Bruxelles, il a développé une large audience sur les réseaux sociaux grâce à des vidéos pédagogiques courtes et créatives, dont un rap sur les verbes irréguliers devenu viral.  Un épisode inspirant pour les enseignants de langues, les apprenants et toute personne intéressée par le multilinguisme et l’avenir de l’enseignement des langues. 🎧 À écouter aussi : Languages: your bridge to the future 📚 Découvrez des ressources pour les enseignants de langues Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr Dans cet épisode du podcast Langues et technologie de la DGT (Commission européenne), Thérèse Fay... Episode 7: Traineeships at DG Translation: Merle and Garance share their story Traineeships at DG Translation: Merle and Garance share their story 7 1 full What's it really like to be a Blue Book trainee at the European Commission? In this episode of DGT Podcast: Languages and Technology, Łukasz Kunka speaks with former DG Translation trainees Merle Bader and Garance Bernard about their experience.
From initial expectations to daily work, meaningful projects and the support they received along the way, Merle and Garance share an honest and inspiring look at what a traineeship in DG Translation can offer. The conversation explores language, communication, teamwork, learning opportunities and the skills they developed.
A useful episode for anyone considering applying for a Blue Book traineeship or curious about working in a dynamic, multilingual EU environment.


Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-03-23T07_17_09-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-03-23T07_17_09-07_00 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:17:09 +0000 2026-03-23 2026-03-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-03-23T07_17_09-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1422 false What's it really like to be a Blue Book trainee at the European Commission? In this episode of DGT Podcast: Languages and Technology, Łukasz Kunka speaks with former DG Translation trainees Merle Bader and Garance Bernard about their experience.From initial expectations to daily work, meaningful projects and the support they received along the way, Merle and Garance share an honest and inspiring look at what a traineeship in DG Translation can offer. The conversation explores language, communication, teamwork, learning opportunities and the skills they developed.A useful episode for anyone considering applying for a Blue Book traineeship or curious about working in a dynamic, multilingual EU environment.Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr What's it really like to be a Blue Book trainee at the European Commission? In this episode of DG... Episode 6: Interpreters translate, translators interpret – or the other way round? Interpreters translate, translators interpret – or the other way round? 6 1 full Our guest is Stefanie Selmer from the European Commission Directorate-General for Interpretation, invited to clear up the classic confusion between translation and interpretation. Step into the interpreters' booth for a flavour of the teamwork, the confidentiality and the adrenaline of being “there when it happens” in high-level EU meetings.

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-02-24T13_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-02-24T13_00_00-08_00 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 2026-03-23 2026-02-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-02-24T13_00_00-08_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1102 false Our guest is Stefanie Selmer from the European Commission Directorate-General for Interpretation, invited to clear up the classic confusion between translation and interpretation. Step into the interpreters' booth for a flavour of the teamwork, the confidentiality and the adrenaline of being “there when it happens” in high-level EU meetings.Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr Our guest is Stefanie Selmer from the European Commission Directorate-General for Interpretation,... Episode 5: Academic Insights on AI Academic Insights on AI 5 1 full Our guest is Professor Isabelle Augenstein from the Copenhagen University computer science department, where she heads a team dealing with natural language processing. Professor Augenstein shares her deep insights into how large language models work and what we as users can expect – or not – from the output. 

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-01-21T03_53_42-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-01-21T03_53_42-08_00 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:53:42 +0000 2026-03-23 2026-01-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2026-01-21T03_53_42-08_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1045 false Our guest is Professor Isabelle Augenstein from the Copenhagen University computer science department, where she heads a team dealing with natural language processing. Professor Augenstein shares her deep insights into how large language models work and what we as users can expect – or not – from the output. Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr Our guest is Professor Isabelle Augenstein from the Copenhagen University computer science depart... Episode 4: Know thyself: on bias in language models Know thyself: on bias in language models 4 1 full For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Marina Pantcheva, Director of Linguistic AI Services Center of Excellence at RWS and cofounder of the AI Localization Think Tank. Marina is a frequent and much-appreciated speaker at our Translating Europe Forum. We talk about bias in AI models, the importance of reading and what the future has in store for the next generation of linguists.

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-12-18T01_16_14-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-12-18T01_16_14-08_00 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:16:14 +0000 2026-03-23 2025-12-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-12-18T01_16_14-08_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1675 false For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Marina Pantcheva, Director of Linguistic AI Services Center of Excellence at RWS and cofounder of the AI Localization Think Tank. Marina is a frequent and much-appreciated speaker at our Translating Europe Forum. We talk about bias in AI models, the importance of reading and what the future has in store for the next generation of linguists. Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Marina Pantcheva, Directo... Episode 3: Languages & AI - new roles for linguists Languages & AI - new roles for linguists 3 1 full For this episode of 'DGT podcast: Languages and Technology', our guest is Miguel Debattista, a colleague in the European Commission Directorate-General for Translation. Miguel is an AI business analyst and prompt engineer, but he is also a linguist through and through. Tune in to hear more!
And for information about the 'Translating Europe Forum' referred to in the episode, visit our website: Translating Europe Forum - Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services.

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-11-23T23_38_57-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-11-23T23_38_57-08_00 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:38:57 +0000 2026-03-23 2025-11-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-11-23T23_38_57-08_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1494 false For this episode of 'DGT podcast: Languages and Technology', our guest is Miguel Debattista, a colleague in the European Commission Directorate-General for Translation. Miguel is an AI business analyst and prompt engineer, but he is also a linguist through and through. Tune in to hear more! And for information about the 'Translating Europe Forum' referred to in the episode, visit our website: Translating Europe Forum - Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services. Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr For this episode of 'DGT podcast: Languages and Technology', our guest is Miguel Debattista, a co... Episode 2: Clear language at the European Commission Clear language at the European Commission 2 1 full For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Edward Love from the European Commission Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers. Edward is a member of the clear language network, which promotes clear writing and shares best practices within the Commission. Tune in to hear more! By visiting our website on multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services you can read more about plain language, editing practices in the Commission and AI-based tools supporting clear writing.

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-10-28T05_43_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-10-28T05_43_30-07_00 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:43:30 +0000 2026-03-23 2025-10-28 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-10-28T05_43_30-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 2229 false For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Edward Love from the European Commission Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers. Edward is a member of the clear language network, which promotes clear writing and shares best practices within the Commission. Tune in to hear more! By visiting our website on multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services you can read more about plain language, editing practices in the Commission and AI-based tools supporting clear writing. Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr  For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Edward Love from the Euro... Episode 1: Languages: your bridge to the future Languages: your bridge to the future 1 full For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Anna Sole Mena from the European Commission Directorate-General of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture. We talk about the European Day of Languages and how languages build bridges. The Commission runs a range of events and projects to support multilingualism and language learning. Tune in to hear more! You can also find out more about the European Day of Languages by visiting our website on multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services.

Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-09-24T08_47_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-09-24T08_47_30-07_00 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:47:30 +0000 2026-03-23 2025-09-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dgtpodcast/episodes/2025-09-24T08_47_30-07_00 DGT podcast: Languages and Technology 1271 false For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Anna Sole Mena from the European Commission Directorate-General of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture. We talk about the European Day of Languages and how languages build bridges. The Commission runs a range of events and projects to support multilingualism and language learning. Tune in to hear more! You can also find out more about the European Day of Languages by visiting our website on multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services. Music: Title:Days Past. Author: In Closing. Source: In Closing - Days Past (auboutdufil.com). Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr For this episode of DGT podcast: Languages and Technology, our guest is Anna Sole Mena from the E...