In this language neutral webinar, participants will learn the key concepts related to Human Trafficking as well as special considerations to keep in mind when interpreting for victims and witnesses in order to provide accurate and impartial interpretation.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Legal definitions

• Understanding the different aspects of Human Trafficking

• The organizations involved in combatting Human Trafficking

• Specific Terminology and Slang

• Revictimization and other issues to understand when interpreting for victims

• Interpreter Ethics

Participants will receive a starter glossary and resources for language specific terms.

In this 1-hour course you´ll learn what you need to get started in the world of forensic transcription/translation.

Topics to be covered will include:

Preparation, Equipment Needs, Software, Protocols and Best Practices

Great actors have complete control of their voice, inflection,and emotions. They are able to think quickly on their feet, create and embody characters and situations, and place ultimate trust in their teammates.

These same skills are also key to being an excellent interpreter.

In this language neutral webinar, you'll learn how thinking like an actor will improve your interpretation. This course is for court, medical, community and conference interpreters.

Learn how to strengthen your note taking skills through strategies and techniques to create an easy-to-use and reliable system of notes incorporating proper layout, symbols and abbreviations. This course is open to interpreters from all fields and of all skill levels. We will work on the skills needed to provide accurate consecutive for conference, court, community and medical interpretation.

“The presentation was excellent. It provided great strategies for note taking which will be extremely useful in future assignments. There was a great balance between the instruction and the exercises which allowed me to see what areas I need to work on to guarantee success.
- WA State Court Interpreter

In this session, we take an in-depth look at the interpreting process, find strategies to improve retention and learn techniques to improve both active/working memory and long-term retention.

“This webinar was well organized and full of information. The exercises were a great way to learn how effective the techniques presented were.”
- Noriko Beck, Japanese/English Conference Interpreter

Lights, Camera, Interpret: Tips from an actor to improve your remote interpretation. Stage acting and film acting require very different strategies in order to achieve the same effects.

Interpreting in person and over video also require very different strategies.

In this course, you will learn some tips that will help you stand out and provide quality, professional remote interpretation.

Continuing Education For Interpreters And Translators

• Fundamentals Of Note-Taking

• Techniques To Improve Your Memory

• From The Stage To Stand: Acting Tips To Improve Your Interpretation

• Consecutive And Note-Taking Workshop

• Court Interpreting Skills Workshop I & II

• Federal and State Court Interpreter Certification Exam Prep

• Medical Interpreter Certification Exam Prep

Continuing Legal Education For Attorneys

• Working With Interpreters in a Multicultural Courtroom

• Latinos And The Law

• Challenging The State’s Out of Court Interpreters

• Defending Non-English Speaking Clients

In-House Training

• Staff Interpreter Training (Hospitals, Courts, Government agencies)

• Continuing Education For Hospital Staff

• Best Practices when Engaging with Non-English Speaking Clients

• Corporate Training