About the Workshop

Overview:

An introductory training in interpreting, this workshop provides an overview of the fundamentals of interpreting techniques. The training covers short memory development, note-taking, consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting. 

Methodology:

Live exercises will be provided by the trainer for simulation purposes. Specifically, participants will be trained in a set of two interpreting modes that require much preparation, i.e. consecutive and simultaneous. Boosting exercises will be used to help them develop their memory capacity and sharpness.

Target Participants

The workshop is most suited for those who have a university degree in a language-related field and/or no less than 2 years of experience in translation. A good level of proficiency in Arabic and English is required.