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.

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are approved for the following states: 

2.5 CEUs: (States pending approval)

For states not listed, students can individually apply for CEUs in the specific state or states where needed by submitting all necessary information required by state prior to attending.


Questions? Contact us!

(407) 677-4155 | email: [email protected]

Meet the Presenter

Eliane Sfeir-Markus

Eliane Sfeir-Markus is a court certified English-Arabic Interpreter in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Also, she is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter and an adjunct professor at Widener University Delaware Law School, an Interpreter Expert with Language Services Associates, and an instructor at the De La Mora Institute of Interpretation. Eliane is also a licensed Community Interpreter Trainer. She joined the Board of Directors of the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA) in 2017 and served as the president of DVTA from 2020 until January 2024. Eliane is a certified coach and speaker with the John Maxwell Team. Eliane’s public speaking skills have earned her the recognition to train new and advanced interpreters and to lead many presentations and training sessions. She presented on cultural intelligence, unconscious bias, ethical competition, and other pertaining topics. Eliane speaks Arabic, English and French. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Translation from Holy Spirit University in Lebanon.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar Replay

    • Enhancing Memory: Part 1 - Webinar and Resources
  • 3

    Certificate of Completion

    • Final Quiz

    • Final Quiz

    • Feedback Survey

    • Thanks for Watching!

Student Access

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

  • All SOSi courses include 30 days of access. 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

  • [email protected]