Webinar Description

Part 1: Memory Retention and Attentive Listening

Successful interpreting begins with strong memory and active listening skills. In this first session of our two-part series, we focus on techniques to enhance short-term and working memory, improve concentration, and develop attentive listening strategies crucial for accurate interpretation. Participants will explore cognitive exercises, chunking techniques, and visualization methods to retain and recall information more effectively. Through structured notes and practical exercises, interpreters will learn how to organize key details mentally before writing them down, strengthening their ability to process and reproduce messages with accuracy and confidence.

Don’t miss out on this essential session to enhance your memory and listening skills for interpreting! 


Key Takeaways:

  • Develop techniques to improve short-term and working memory for accurate interpreting.

  • Learn strategies to enhance concentration and reduce distractions during interpretation.

  • Explore cognitive exercises and visualization methods to improve information retention and recall.

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 1

    • Thanks for watching!