Course Description

In this seminar, participants will learn to aim at interpreting speech made at a fast rate using the simultaneous mode. Participants will analyze the characteristics of the discourse used in court proceedings, such as opening statements. Participants will try their hand at interpreting at rates over 180 words per minute. They will explore strategies and techniques to avoid having to interrupt speakers engaged in critical arguments in court proceedings.


**Please note this self-paced course is not currently approved for New Mexico CEUs.

Meet The Instructor

Instructor

James Plunkett

James Plunkett is a nationally-known interpreter instructor and trainer of trainers. He is certified by the U.S. Administrative Office of the Courts for Spanish and and by the Florida Administrative Office of the Courts for Portuguese. In his 31 years of professional experience, he has worked as a staff interpreter for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Florida and as the Coordinator of Interpreting Services and Language Access Program for the District of Columbia Courts. He is a staff interpreter of the U.S. District Court in Tampa, Florida. He holds a BA degree in General Social Studies from Providence College. He was raised in Lima, Peru. He also communicates in intermediate French and basic Italian.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the webinar!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar Replay

    • Interpreting for Fast Speakers - Webinar and Resources

    • Thanks for watching!