Webinar Description

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.

Don’t miss this skill-building series and take your interpreting to the next level with stronger memory, sharper listening, and smarter note-taking techniques.

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.

Meet the Instructor

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 court-certified 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, as an Adjunct Professor at Widener University Delaware Law School, Eliane teaches court and medical interpreting and foundational interpreting skills. Eliane is also a trainer with De La Mora Institute, where she co-designed and teaches a "Train the Trainer" course. She offers training in medical and court interpreting and webinars on professional development topics like cultural intelligence. She is a certified John Maxwell Leadership coach and speaker.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the webinar!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar Replay

    • Enhancing Memory and Note-Taking: Part 2

    • Thanks for watching!