Bonus Episode with Jakub on Translation and Localization

25/06/2025 36 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Kamila sits down with Jakub Medrek, a language services expert with over a decade of experience in localization and translation. They react to an episode of the Measurably Better Learning podcast and explore the real differences between translation and localization, and why those differences matter in L&D.🎙️ Timestamps:00:00 - Summer strawberries & Polish vibes01:00 - Meet Jakub: From language training to localization03:00 - Defining translation vs localization05:00 - Cultural and technical layers of localization09:00 - Measuring impact: Engagement, motivation & frustration13:00 - Strategy 1: Involve localizers early15:00 - In-house vs vendor localization teams17:00 - Working with SCORM & XLIFF files20:00 - TMS systems: Cost, control, and consistency26:00 - What TMS offers that AI doesn’t29:00 - Localization as a creative bridge31:00 - Two metaphors: Travel and music34:00 - Plain English vs creative writing35:00 - Jakub’s closing advice: Don’t take things for granted👂Tune in for a real talk on how L&D teams can work better with localization partners, avoid last-minute stress, and design with cultural awareness from day one.

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