Before you begin to apply your languages, it's important to have a clear assessment of what your levels are and how languages are classified in Interpreting. Are you beginner, intermediate or advanced? Complete this lesson to know your language level and classification.
Language Level Assessment – Beginner
LLA Beginner Quiz
Language Level Assessment – Intermediate
Introduction to Conference Interpreting
Conference Interpreting is a specialised form of oral translation that is practiced at meetings and conferences. This lesson introduces you to the modes of conference interpreting and explains the origins of the profession.
By the end of the lesson, you should understand the difference between conference interpreting and other forms of interpreting. You should also understand the history of interpreting, where it is used and why it is so specialised.
Introduction to Translation
Getting Started as a Conference Interpreter or Translator
Now that you know your language level, translation options and how to apply your languages to the language industry, what might you decide to do? This lesson explores your prospects as an interpreter or translator and introduces entryways to either profession.
By the end of this lesson, you would have completed the Introduction to Conference Interpreting course, determined your language capacity and understood the requirements to succeed as a conference interpreter or translator.
