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Part 2: Practical Note-Taking for Interpreters

Building on the skills from Part 1, this session delves into hands-on note-taking techniques designed to complement memory retention. Participants will learn how to structure notes efficiently using symbols, abbreviations, and strategic organization to capture key information without disrupting the interpreting flow. The session will emphasize reading back your notes to ensure clarity and accuracy, reinforcing note-taking as an effective support tool rather than a distraction. Through practical exercises, interpreters will refine their ability to take concise, structured notes that enhance their overall performance in consecutive interpretation.

Take your interpreting to the next level with practical note-taking skills! Sign up for Part 2 today and refine your technique to ensure clarity and precision in consecutive interpretation. 

While the sessions complement each other, attendance in Part 1 is not required for Part 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • Master efficient note-taking using symbols, abbreviations, and organization to support memory without disrupting interpretation flow.

  • Practice reading back notes to check for clarity and accuracy, making note-taking a helpful tool rather than a distraction.

  • Engage in hands-on exercises to refine concise, structured note-taking that improves performance in consecutive interpretation.

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June 18, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ET

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Meet the Presenter

Eliane Sfeir-Markus

Eliane Sfeir-Markus, CHI, is an experienced interpreter, trainer, and industry leader fluent in Arabic, English, and French. She is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter and a court-certified Arabic interpreter in Pennsylvania and Delaware. As an Interpreter Expert, Eliane advises on industry standards, develops training materials, and provides guidance on interpreting ethics and best practices. Additionally, Eliane is an Adjunct Professor at Widener University Delaware Law School, where she teaches court and medical interpreting, as well as foundational interpreting skills. As a trainer with the De La Mora Institute of Interpretation, she co-designed and teaches the “Train the Trainer” course and the Medical Interpreting Signature Course. She also offers training in medical and court interpreting and delivers webinars on professional development topics such as cultural intelligence and resilience in interpreting. Eliane serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), where she is Vice Chair, Chair of the Conference Committee, and Chair of the Training and Education Committee. She is also the Administrator of the Arabic Language Division at the American Translators Association (ATA) and a member of its Mentorship Committee. She is a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, DISC behavioral analyst, and speaker.

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Laura Leavitt

Our instructor was knowledgeable and gave us many tips which I found useful. We were able to practice what we were learning and he kept us all angaged

Our instructor was knowledgeable and gave us many tips which I found useful. We were able to practice what we were learning and he kept us all angaged

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Ethics for interpreters in medical and legal settings

Ricardo Abarca

concise and practical view of how ethics overlap in both fields

concise and practical view of how ethics overlap in both fields

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Very explanatory

Noemi Quirch-Valle

This is a very comprehensive and clear explanation of what to expect when interpreting a Plea

This is a very comprehensive and clear explanation of what to expect when interpreting a Plea

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Informative

Elena Kiseleva

Clear

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Important points regarding human brain and linguistics w...

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This is my third webinar with DeLaMora. Very pleased with the presentation, the material that the presenter James Plunett is very pleasant and competent interpreter and linguist. I learned new things, such as how the brain works regarding units of meaning. Thank you very much

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soledad kocur

very simple to understand, a lot of important information and tips. thank you for a great class

very simple to understand, a lot of important information and tips. thank you for a great class

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Great

Maria Duran

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Super-necessary!

Roberto Sosa

Great material and insights! Indispensable to understand the best way to deliver consecutive interpretation

Great material and insights! Indispensable to understand the best way to deliver consecutive interpretation

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The Power of Knowledge

Renaud Boisrond

It ‘s was a very helpful tool for interpreters. We appreciate it. Thank you to our experience teacher!

It ‘s was a very helpful tool for interpreters. We appreciate it. Thank you to our experience teacher!

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Excellent Content and Presenter

Andrea Smith

Palma clearly knows her stuff. This was well organized and engaging with plenty of time for questions. She also generously stayed on longer than prescribed t...

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Palma clearly knows her stuff. This was well organized and engaging with plenty of time for questions. She also generously stayed on longer than prescribed to continue addressing questions. I will definitely look to take more training opportunities with her.

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Good Communication

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I like that our instructor was very communicative/interactive with the viewers.

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