Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге // Office of Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg

🇿🇦Samora "Sam" Poswa, an English teacher from South Africa who now lives and works in Yekaterinburg, recently visited School No. 212. 🎓 His talk focused on South Africa’s education system — from the classroom to the university lecture hall — offering students a firsthand look at how learning works in another part of the world. 🌍 The event was held as part of the project Exploring BRICS+ Countries, organized by Svetlana Novitskaya, Deputy Principal for International Cooperation. #SouthAfrica#BRICS#Education#Yekaterinburg#School#Travel#InternationalCooperation

🌍📚 The office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg hosted a workshop on consecutive interpretation for 11th-grade students of School No. 212. 🇿🇦 During the session, we explored the culture and history of South Africa, while also delving into the professional life of interpreters. 🗣 The workshop was conducted in both Russian and English: students took turns stepping into the shoes of an interpreter, followed by a group analysis of their performance. ✨ The students got a firsthand experience of what it’s like to work as an interpreter, gaining valuable insight into this dynamic profession! #SouthAfrica#Yekaterinburg#Translation#Education#School#Culture#Languages#InternationalTranslationDay

🌍📚 On International Translation Day (September 30), the Office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg made a presentation for 9th–11th grade students of School No. 212. 📖 Together, we explored the translation of Jim is Tired of Jo’burg by Mzuvukile Maqetuka — writer and former South African Ambassador to Russia. We also reflected on the history of translation and discussed the opportunities and challenges shaping the profession’s future. ✨ Translation is more than words — it’s a bridge connecting cultures and people! #InternationalTranslationDay#SouthAfrica#Yekaterinburg#Translation#Education#School#Books#Culture🌐