Why Terminology Is the Most Invisible and Essential Job in Localization
July 8, 2026
In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Rita Prazeres Gonçalves, a Terminology Expert and Founder of The Language Worker, to share why terminology, one of the most critical yet invisible disciplines in localization, is finally getting the attention it deserves.
In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Rita Prazeres Gonçalves, a Terminology Expert and Founder of The Language Worker, to share why terminology, one of the most critical yet invisible disciplines in localization, is finally getting the attention it deserves.
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What You’ll Learn
- What makes a strong terminologist
- Why simply asking AI to generate a glossary is a trap
- How small LSPs can build a minimum viable terminology setup without expensive tools
- Why the industry's growing awareness of terminology may be creating real career opportunities for language professionals willing to go deeper
Rita Prazeres Gonçalves is a Terminology Expert and Founder of The Language Worker, bringing nearly thirty years of specialized expertise in terminology management, localization workflows, and language quality. With a background in linguistics and academic training as a lexicographer and terminology researcher, she has worked with industry leaders, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Cisco, advancing her expertise in enterprise-scale language operations.
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