Conference Interpreting Techniques and Practice

BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION

In Collaboration with

International Conference Interpreters

Presents

A Highly Specialized Training Course on 

‘Conference Interpreting Techniques and Practice’

Venue:        Bridge International Translation & Cambodiana Hotel
Duration:    32 hours/ 5.5 days  ( 04-05, 08-09 & 11-12 August 2012 )
Class size:  Max. 12 Trainees 
Price:          $460* (20% off for the first 10 early birds only)
                    * It is only 2 days of your service!
                    Enroll now! Class starts: 4 August 2012 

Pre-requisites:

1. Paper-Based TOEFL 550 or Equivalent IBT Scores or IELTS 6.5 overall score band (valid within the last three years), or BA in English or
2. Placement Test score of not less than 70% (Placement Test is administered by the Bridge International Translation) 

Why attend the course?

• Meet renowned world-class international interpreters from the U.S. and the UN;
• Get first-hand experience sharing with the most senior interpreters in Cambodia;
• Practise with state-of-the-art interpreting equipment and system;
• Receive feedbacks and on-the-spot  coaching on your interpreting performance;
• Stand a promising chance of earning 200-300 dollar per day;
• Grasp opportunity to work with Bridge International Translation as a freelancer immediately upon successful completion of the course;
• One-to-one consultation with senior interpreter;
• Actual Interpretation exposure and instant opportunity to get involved in interpreting assignment;
• Become confident in rendering simultaneous interpreting due to practical exposure;
• Augment your English proficiency within a short period of time;
• And many more!

Who should attend the course?

• Those who want to master a well-paid and highly specialized skill
• Lecturers or Teachers of English at universities who wish to optimize their language skills
• Those who have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and want a highly specialized skill and well-paid job
• Individuals with good command of English who are busy but earning less
• Those who wish to work independently at your own time and yet earn more

Note: Only applicants meeting the minimum pre-requisites are admitted. Trainees are required to attend the course fully and to submit the required assignments on time. Trainee must pass the interpreting test before a certificate of completion is conferred.

Any enquiry, please call 012 66 51 33 or 023 21 66 22. For detailed syllabus, please visit: www.bridgeinternational.biz

Tentative Schedule

DATE	DAY	TOPIC/ACTIVITY	RESOURCE PERSON
Aug  4	SAT	INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE	Course Moderator
	MORNING 8:30 – 12:00	GETTING TO KNOW INTERPRETING What is interpreting? Interpreting career Interpreting techniques Interpreting systems Booth manner and interpreting phraseology Golden rules for interpreters Interpreter’s Code of Ethics Q & A about Interpreting Introductory Practice	International  Senior Interpreter
	AFTERNOON 1:30 – 5:00	PRACTICE Simultaneous Interpreting Consecutive Interpreting Whisper Interpreting Relay Interpreting Feedback and Coping Techniques Homework: Listen to each other’s Recording and provide comments the next day	National Senior Interpreter
Aug 5	SUN	REAL-LIFE INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE
	MORNING 8:30 – 12:00	CONSTRCUTIVE CRITIQUES Audio Play Back Remedy and Coaching PRACTICE Sight Translation Simultaneous Interpreting Consecutive Interpreting FEEDBACK	National Senior Interpreter
	AFTERNOON 1:30 – 4:0	REAL-LIFE INTERPRETING STORY Challenges Opportunities Successes and Rewards Coping Strategies Revisiting Techniques PRACTICE  Simultaneous Interpreting COACHING HOMEWORK Transcript Review Exercise (Quality Assessment) Glossary Development Exercise Text Selection Exercise (no more than 5 pages) Actual Interpretation Exposure Schedule + Report (No longer than 5 pages)	International Senior Interpreter Course Moderator
Aug 6 - Aug 9		REAL-LIFE INTERPRETATION OBSERVATION INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION SCHEDULE	COURSE MODERATOR
Aug 11	SAT	TOTAL QUALITY INTERPETING
	MORNING 8:30 – 12:00	REFLECTION Interpreting Observation Report (Individual Presentation on findings) Transcript Review Report Article and Glossary Development Report Revisiting Techniques and Reflection	National Senior Interpreter
	AFTERNOON 1:30 – 5:00	PRACTICE Simultaneous Consecutive Relay FEEDBACK HOMEWORK Transcript Review Phraseology and Pronunciation	National Senior Interpreter
Aug 12	SUN	WRAP-UP
	MORNING 8:30 – 12:00	LESSONS LEARNT Transcript Review Report Phraseology and Pronunciation Glossary Techniques FINAL PRACTICE Simultaneous Consecutive Sight Translation FEEDBACK	International Senior Interpreter (TBC)
	AFTERNOON 1:30 – 5:00	RECAP Develop your own way forward Golden Rules of Interpreters Interpreter's Code of Ethics Interpreter’s tools Interpreting Techniques Booth Manner and phraseology TEST Simultaneous Interpreting Consecutive Interpreting	Course Moderator
	EVENING 6:00 – 8:00	CLOSING AND SOLIDARITY DINNER	All are invited