Webinar Description

Not all utterances are created equal and successful interpretation depends on more than just knowing the words. This 2-part live webinar focuses on building accuracy in consecutive interpretation through targeted attention and note-taking techniques you can apply immediately.

Join nationally recognized instructor Agustín de la Mora for this skill-building series, where he will guide participants through proven strategies to enhance attention, memory, and note-taking—empowering interpreters to deliver more accurate and complete consecutive renditions.

Part 1: Foundation & Focus

Explore the cognitive demands of consecutive interpretation and learn foundational attention and note-taking strategies. Participants will engage in self-analysis using practical exercises.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognize the importance of meaning-based interpretation over literal translation

  • Apply structured note-taking techniques to improve accuracy and recall

  • Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement through guided self-assessment

  • Practice and refine intermediate-level consecutive interpreting through live exercises

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are approved for the following states: 

2.5 CEUs: CO, MO, NM, OH, OR, PA, TN, UT, WI (more 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

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

    Welcome!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar Replay

    • AIM For Accuracy: 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]