Program Description

The “Fundamentals of Remote Interpreting” course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and challenges of remote interpreting in various contexts. As technological advancements continue to reshape the interpreting landscape, remote interpreting has emerged as a vital skillset for interpreters across different industries.

This course delves into the fundamental concepts of remote interpreting, including the use of specialized software platforms, audiovisual equipment, and communication protocols. Participants will learn how to navigate the intricacies of remote interpreting settings, ensuring effective communication between parties who are geographically distant.

Key topics covered in the course include:

Introduction to Consecutive Interpreting: Understanding the role and significance of consecutive interpreting in intercultural communication.

Memory and Note-taking Techniques: Learning effective memory and note-taking strategies to retain and reproduce information accurately during consecutive interpreting sessions.

Listening and Analysis Skills: Developing active listening skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information while interpreting consecutively.

Cultural Competence and Sensitivity: Enhancing cultural awareness and sensitivity to effectively navigate linguistic and cultural nuances in consecutive interpreting encounters.

Ethical Standards and Professionalism: Understanding the ethical principles and professional standards governing consecutive interpreting practice, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.

Introduction to Remote Interpreting: Understanding the evolution and significance of remote interpreting in today’s globalized world.

Remote Interpreting General Guidelines: learning the essential guidelines and procedures to provide effective communication in a remote setting.

Technology and Tools: Exploring the software platforms, audiovisual equipment, and digital tools utilized in remote interpreting practice.

Modes of Remote Interpreting: Examining various modes of remote interpreting, such as consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and whispered interpreting.

Practical Skills Development: Engaging in hands-on exercises and simulated scenarios to enhance remote interpreting skills and proficiency.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in consecutively interpreting spoken messages accurately and fluently across remote communication platforms.

• Utilize effective memory and note-taking techniques to retain and reproduce information during consecutive interpreting sessions conducted remotely.

• Apply active listening skills to analyze and synthesize spoken discourse, ensuring clear and coherent interpretation in the target language.

•  Manage discourse flow remotely by employing appropriate strategies to maintain coherence and fluency while interpreting consecutively.

• Adapt to different remote interpreting scenarios and contexts, including legal, medical, business, and diplomatic settings, with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.

• Uphold ethical standards and professional conduct in remote interpreting practice, including maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
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• Confidently undertake consecutive remote interpreting assignments, contributing to effective cross-cultural communication and facilitating understanding between parties in remote settings.

Course Duration:

12 hours (8 Hours of Live training and 4 hours of self-paced practice)

Program Cost:

US$ 99.00