207 EAST TALLMADGE AVE ● AKRON, OH 44310-3298 ● TEL 330-376-5106 ● FAX 330-376-0133 ● E-MAIL info@iiakron
Interpreter Training Program
Beyond-the-Basics Interpreter Terminology and Skills (BITS)
is a three-part comprehensive interpreter training program which is conveniently taught as a series of two-day workshops offered once a month.
What do we mean by:
Beyond-the-Basics – essential, fundamental, core knowledge and skills that turn a bilingual into a professional interpreter
Interpreter – beginners or experienced interpreters and bilinguals who strive to improve their professional performance
Terminology – core terminology of the specific setting knowledge of which is essential for any qualified interpreter
and
Skills – exercises designed to improve consecutive and sight translation skills while practicing specific terminology
How does this program differ from other interpreter trainings?
BITS is not an introductory orientation. It is not about interpreting in general, it is the know-how of interpreting. BITS teaches specific terminology and skills that any interpreter needs to master in order to be qualified.
Each BITS workshop includes an easy-to-understand multimedia presentation of subject-specific English terminology and concepts, ample practice of this terminology while sharpening interpreting skills, and discussion of skits introducing ethical dilemmas within the subject-specific situations. All instruction is in English. The developer and instructor of the course is Natalya Mytareva, an experienced interpreter and trainer (to see the instructor's bio, click here).
To read more about the BITS Program, click here.
Download BITS Brochures: 1) Social Services 2) Legal Settings
Download BITS Registration Form.
Download BITS Schedule.
Registration for BITS for Social Services Workshop is open until 4:00 pm EST September 8, 2008!
1. Social Services: Welfare System, Medicaid & Medicare; SSI |
09/18/08 |
2. Social Services: BWC Administrative Hearings; Children Services |
09/19/08 |
All classes are from 8:30 am till 4:30 pm EST, with a boxed lunch served at 12:00 pm. Classes are held at the International Institute (207 E. Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310)
Workshop Objectives:
At the end of the workshop, participants will:
Who is this workshop for:
- practicing interpreters who want to brush up on their terminology and improve their consecutive and sight translation skills
- beginner interpreters for whom English is not their native language
- interpreters for refugees
- bilinguals who are often asked to interpret outside their field of expertise
BITS 2008 Schedule of Classes
All classes are from 8:30 am till 4:30 pm EST, with a boxed lunch served at 12:00 pm. Classes are held at the International Institute.
Terminology Topics |
Date |
BITS for Social Services |
|
1. Social Services: Welfare System, Medicaid & Medicare; SSI |
09/18/08 |
2. Social Services: BWC Administrative Hearings; Children Services |
09/19/08 |
BITS for Legal Settings |
|
3. Criminal Justice System, Police, Jail |
10/16/08 |
4. Court: Criminal Procedure, Types of Crimes, Crimes related to Drugs |
10/17/08 |
5. Court: Traffic Offenses; Immigration |
11/06/08 |
6. Domestic Violence |
11/07/08 |
BITS Registration Dates:
Registration and payment must be received by 4 pm EST on the last day of registration. Registration fee includes materials, boxed lunch and refreshments.
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Registration – Full Courses |
Classes |
Fee |
Discount Fee* |
BITS for Social Services – full course (2 days) June 1, 2008 – September 8, 2008 |
09/18/08 - 09/19/08 |
$50 |
$30 |
BITS for Legal Settings – full course (4 days) July 1, 2008 – October 1, 2008 |
10/16/08 – 11/07/08 |
$100 |
$60 |
Registration – Individual Classes |
Classes |
Fee |
Discount Fee* |
July 1, 2008 –September 8, 2008 |
09/18/08 |
$35 |
$20 |
July 1, 2008 – September 8, 2008 |
09/19/08 |
$35 |
$20 |
July 1, 2008 – October 1, 2008 |
10/16/08 |
$35 |
$20 |
July 1, 2008 – October 1, 2008 |
10/17/08 |
$35 |
$20 |
July 1, 2008 – October 17, 2008 |
11/06/08 |
$35 |
$20 |
July 1, 2008 – October 17, 2008 |
11/07/08 |
$35 |
$20 |
REGISTRATION for BITS for Legal Settings is open until October 1, 2008! Scholarships for this 4-day training are available from the Interpreter Services Program of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Please contact Bruno Romero, Program Manager, to apply for a scholarship (Phone: 614.387.9404; Fax: 614.387.9409; Email: RomeroB@sconet.state.oh.us)
Cancellations are accepted up to the last registration date (for the corresponding class) with the refund minus $20 processing fee. No refunds after that; however, payment may be applied to a later training date of your choice.
Sorry, no credit card payments.
Your registration is NOT accepted until we receive your payment.
To get directions to the International Institute of Akron, see Google Map.
Information about Hotels near the IIA:
The Institute can arrange morning pick-up and after-class drop-off from the following 2 hotels if there are at least 5 persons staying there. Please let us know if you choose to stay at one of these hotels and need a ride to the Institute. No special rate has been arranged at these two hotels. You can choose any other hotel in the area.Radisson Hotel Akron City Centre
20 West Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308
Reservations: (888) 201-1718
Telephone: (330) 384-1500 Fax: (330) 253-8863
http://www.radisson.com/hotels/ohakcity
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cuyahoga Falls
1420 Main Street , Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Reservations: (888) 201-1746
Telephone: (330) 926-1233 Fax: (330) 926-1218
http://www.countryinns.com/cuyahogafallsoh
For more information about the Interpreter Training Program contact:
Ms. Natalya Mytareva
Communications Programs Director
E-mail: natalya.mytareva@iiakron.org
Phone: (330) 376-5106 ext. 29; Fax: (330) 376-0133
Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
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