Hard Skills
AdvancedConsecutive InterpretingThe practice of oral translation where the interpreter speaks after the source-language speaker has finished a specific segment or the entire speech.
ExpertSimultaneous InterpretingThe process of translating a message from one language to another in real-time while the speaker is still talking.
IntermediateTerminology ManagementThe systematic identification, recording, and usage of specialized vocabulary to ensure consistency across translations.
AdvancedNote-taking for InterpretersA specialized shorthand technique used to record meaning rather than words to aid memory during long consecutive interpreting passages.
ExpertLinguistic Code-SwitchingThe ability to alternate between two or more languages or dialects in the context of a single conversation with high fluency.
Soft Skills
AdvancedCultural CompetenceThe ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
AdvancedActive ListeningThe cognitive process of fully concentrating on, understanding, responding to, and remembering what is being said.