Course Description

The Written Exam Prep you've been waiting for! We at DE LA MORA Institute developed this course after many requests from interpreters looking for training to help them prepare for the first phase of the certification process. This course will go over every part of the written exam as well as serve as an introduction to the exciting world of court interpretation. Study at your pace with video lectures, practice quizzes and a mock final exam structured to resemble the real thing.

Meet The Instructor

Agustin de la Mora

Agustín Servin de la Mora is the president of DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation. He was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and has been a professional freelance and staff interpreter for the last 28 years. He is one of the Supervisor Raters for the National Center for State Courts and has been a lead rater for the federal and consortium oral exams for court interpreters. He was the lead interpreter for the Ninth Judicial Circuit for over a decade, served as member of the Project Advisory Committee responsible for the creation of the National Standards for Healthcare Interpreter Training Programs for the NCIHC. He was a member of the Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board and a voting member of the Technical Committee of the National Consortium for Interpreter Certification. He is a state and federally certified court interpreter, as well as a certified medical interpreter. He has been a consultant for the Administrative Offices of the State Courts, conducting orientation seminars and advanced skills workshops for interpreters in at least 15 states. He has been featured as a speaker and presenter in several national conventions, including those of NAJIT, ATA, IMIA, and NASCA.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Intro to Court Interpretation, Ethics, Protocol and Proceedings

    • Test Overview

      FREE PREVIEW
    • Make your Own Flash cards

    • What is a court interpreter? Lecture

    • Court Interpreter Ethics- Lecture

    • Ethical Decisions Examples- Please Print and Read

    • Judicial System- Lecture

    • Share your flashcards

    • Sentence Completion Legal Terms Practice

  • 2

    English Written Prep Overview

    • English Exam Ovierview

    • English Written Test Overview and Sentence Completion Lecture

  • 3

    On Sentence Completion

    • Sentence Completion Practice

    • In Depth: Sentence Completion

  • 4

    Idioms

    • In Depth: Idioms

    • Idioms Lecture

    • Idioms Practice

    • More Idioms!

  • 5

    On Synonyms and Antonyms

    • In Depth: Synonyms and Antonyms

    • Synonyms in context Lecture

    • Synonyms In Context Practice

    • Synonyms Lecture

    • Synonyms Practice

    • Antonyms Lecture

    • Antonyms Practice

  • 6

    Final Exam

    • Test Taking Strategies lecture

    • Final Exam Instructions

    • Final Exam

    • Answer Key

Hear From Previous Students

5 star rating

Really Good Test !!!!!

Aminda Leme Da Silva

This was an amazingly intense exam prep course. It really worked my brain, a lot more than I anticipated . I will be taking many more courses. It was thoroug...

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This was an amazingly intense exam prep course. It really worked my brain, a lot more than I anticipated . I will be taking many more courses. It was thorough , complexed, challenging ,rewarding and insightful. Worth every penny and more.

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5 star rating

I feel very prepared

Rafael Luna

I liked the format of the course. There were multiple choice practice questions and videos explaining every part of the test. I enjoyed it and feel good abou...

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I liked the format of the course. There were multiple choice practice questions and videos explaining every part of the test. I enjoyed it and feel good about it.

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5 star rating

Helpful!!!

Maria Monica Aguiar

This course is very very helpful if you are considering taking the written exam to court interpretation. Excellent lectures and interactive exercises. I just...

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This course is very very helpful if you are considering taking the written exam to court interpretation. Excellent lectures and interactive exercises. I just finished it and will take it all over again! I passed with 80% but I want higher.

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written exam

Sopheap Hall

This course is so helpful for anyone preparing to take the exam . It is covered all important areas and good practice to get familiar with the test.

This course is so helpful for anyone preparing to take the exam . It is covered all important areas and good practice to get familiar with the test.

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4 star rating

Well organized

Maria-Paula C Etienne

The review was comprehensive. I am glad I signed up for it.

The review was comprehensive. I am glad I signed up for it.

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5 star rating

5 Stars!

Veronica Melo

5 star rating

Interpreters Exam 2018

Arsene Majuste

It was very good I would like to take it again my exam is until the 19th and the 20th of feb.2018

It was very good I would like to take it again my exam is until the 19th and the 20th of feb.2018

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5 star rating

SPSC21-26:State Certification Written Exam Prep

Lissette Larson

Both the videos and the strait text were very helpful.

Both the videos and the strait text were very helpful.

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5 Stars

Glen Lubao

Student Access

Student access on this platform is limited the same as if attending a live class.

  • Our 40 hour courses include 6 months of access. All other courses can be accessed for 3 months.

  • We want to help you get the most out of our classes. If you need additional time please contact us.

  • 407-677-4155

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