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As we approach the end of the month of December, this is a perfect time to tune into the abundance of opportunities that may be available to us and seek out ways to grow and thrive personally and professionally.

As existing and aspiring practitioners of translation and interpreting we are sure you recognise the value and significance of ongoing professional development. After all we are in the business of communication and maintaining proficiency in your languages as well as a plethora of other skills and ethical standards and practices. 

We at Language Experts take great pleasure in being able to support and guide you in your professional development journey. We encourage you to be part of our universal family of lifelong learners.

Language Experts has over 30 years’ experience in the provision of preparatory and pd training in Australia and more than 40 years of experience in the provision of language services.

For the remainder of the month of December, and also for January 2025, Language Experts is offering you a comprehensive Calendar of unique and exciting training opportunities and resources.

These will help you to confidently provide language services whilst also meeting your pd certification/accreditation requirements. 

We are delighted to share with you our latest training and PD offerings.

First on the list is the 

The Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators is scheduled on Thursday, 19 December 2024 and again on 16 January 2025. 

The Ethics and Professionalism Course, an essential for all practitioners, will be on Saturday, 21 December 2024 and again on Friday, 3 January 2025. 

The Translation Techniques Course is scheduled on Saturday, 28 December 2024. 

The Duties and Responsibilities for interpreters and translators working in legal settings Course, scheduled on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 

On Sunday, 5 January 2025 we will deliver the Chuchotage course or whispered simultaneous interpreting course. 

The Introduction to Health-Legal Interpreter and Translator Course is scheduled on Thursday, 9 January 2025. 

The Law enforcement (Police) interpreter and translator course, is scheduled on Saturday, 11 January 2025. 

The Linguistics for translators and interpreters’ course will be delivered on Saturday, 25 January 2025. 

The Health and Medical Interpreter and Translator Course is scheduled over two days starting on Friday, 20 December 2024 and Friday, 27 December 2024 starting at 9:30am. 

The Legal and Court Interpreter and Translator Course, a specialisation course is scheduled over two days starting on Friday, 3 and 10 January 2025. 

The English Vocabulary Building and Punctuation Course will be delivered on Monday, 5 January 2025 and again on Monday 20 January 2025. 

The English Collocations and Articles Course will be delivered on Monday, 13 January 2025 and again on Monday, 27 January 2025. 

In addition to these courses, Language Experts offers a diverse selection of individual modules or competency units which are delivered regularly. These cover the fundamental skills critical for both practicing and aspiring translators and interpreters which include among many the Transfer Competence, Sight Translation, Chuchotage and Research Skills.

If you are after pd points, let me remind you that all our courses carry 20 pd points, with the exception of the two day courses which are 40 pd points, while the modules are 10 pd points for recertification. 

Please don’t forget, Language Experts also offers a range of specialised resources for interpreters and translators! These publications have been designed specifically to enhance and support the concepts and principles covered in the specialisation courses on legal and medical interpreting and translation delivered by Language Experts.

An invaluable reference, these publications will give you a solid understanding of the principles, concepts and issues so that you may confidently apply to your professional day to day practice.

This week we have a special offer on our two publications. If you register for two or more courses or modules you will pay half price of the original price per book. Take advantage of this offer now. 

It is via these books, the National Standards for Interpreters working in legal settings by the JCCD and the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct document that Language Experts has proudly set the standards in Australia and continues to advocate for interpreters and translators.

For a full catalogue of our offerings and to register, please visit www.interpreterrevalidationtraining.com

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