PinnedMichelle HeinrichThe genetics of language - is it programmed into our DNA?Language is a cognitive skill that seems to be unique to humans. There have been multiple debates on whether language has a genetic…Jan 10, 2023Jan 10, 2023
PinnedMichelle HeinrichLanguage Attrition — A daily struggle of mineAs of now, I’ve been living abroad for more than 8 years (and counting) and have spent very little time speaking German, my native…Nov 8, 2017Nov 8, 2017
PinnedMichelle HeinrichI’ve been experimenting with AI for storytelling. Here’s what I think of my experience.As a relatively new professional writer, I am always on the lookout for new tools and technologies that can help me improve my craft…Jan 5, 2023Jan 5, 2023
Michelle HeinrichIs language innate or learnt?Language is a cognitive skill essential to human communication. Without language as a means of communication, life would be very different…Jan 9Jan 9
Michelle HeinrichWhat it’s like to be a woman in ScienceLooking back on my education pre-university, I have always enjoyed studying science, even as a female. When I applied to university I had a…Jan 7, 2023Jan 7, 2023
Michelle HeinrichLosing a language — a war of attritionThis post was originally published on thegryphon.co.uk on 13th March 2017 when I studied at the University of Leeds. It is my own article.Jan 7, 2023Jan 7, 2023
Michelle HeinrichLeft ear, right ear ? Which one in simultaneous interpreting?Yes, of course you have a left ear and a right ear, but which one are you using to listen to the speaker during simultaneous interpreting?Jul 17, 20201Jul 17, 20201
Michelle HeinrichHow to deal with (last-minute) transcripts in simultaneous interpretingAs the title says, today I will focus on transcripts that you may, or may not(!), receive for your interpreting assignments.May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Michelle HeinrichStarting a podcast of my own on anchor (to distribute on spotify)The first time I heard of anchor.fm was only when I researched on how to produce a podcast that would also play on Spotify.May 9, 2020May 9, 2020
Michelle HeinrichHow much radio presenting experience you can have at universitySome years ago I presented Leeds Student Radio’s ABROADcast, an international student discussion show. The show was introduced in the…May 5, 2020May 5, 2020