Learn how to become an interpreter

Everything you need to know about becoming a professional interpreter (translator of the spoken word)

Created by: Marina Barbulat
Interpreter, Translator, Director of a translation agency

What Will I Learn?

• Understand the role of interpreters, find out which are the different types of interpreters and where/how they work.
• Learn about the main interpreting modes and how they are performed.
• Learn about the specific interpreting assignments/meetings you can expect in your daily work.
• The interpreter's work setup, working hours and their clients.
• How to obtain entry-level certification in interpreting, a step by step guide.
• Gain an understanding about the interpreter's most important skills, why they are important and how to improve them.
• How to deal with issues that may arise during an interpreting assignment.
• Learn about the key aspects of the Interpreter's Code of Conduct.
• Terminology, glossaries and various techniques to help you with translating terms and sight translation practice.
• Career opportunities for entry-level interpreters. Where to find work.
• How to find clients and how to market your interpreting services.
• Learn about further professional development and how to advance your interpreting career.
• Learn about professional associations and memberships for interpreters.

Requirements

• Curiosity about becoming an interpreter!

Target audience

• Speakers of a modern language
• Beginner interpreters, translators, language teachers and assistants
• Language students
• Students who chose modern languages for their A levels
• Individuals looking for part time work or a change of career
• Polyglots
• Beginner language professionals
• Cultural mediators
• Anyone with an interest in languages
• Anyone who speaks more than 1 language
• University students
• Anyone curious about interpreting or translation