You're so welcome! I'm so glad to hear your feedback because the whole reason I created this channel was because many of the practice materials I was finding weren't realistic at all. Best of luck to you!

How I normally write scripts is based on my real experiences as an in-person interpreter (not including *anything* that would be considered confidential!) and the speed with which interactions typically occur. Occasionally I may slow things down a little, but generally speaking, the speed of these videos is pretty representative of the speed I encounter in the field. Now, that being said, if you are ever in a situation in which someone is speaking too quickly, you can always interject using third-person protocol and ask the speakers to speak more slowly, or in shorter phrases. You'd then interpret this into the other language for transparency.

For example, on 6:47 the utterance is 8 seconds long and the pause to interpret is as well. That seems short both for the task of viewing notes, translating and speaking and also because Spanish is just more wordy.

Thank you for your feedback! I figured it would be helpful to provide some insight into how I determine the lengths of the pauses. I will actually read the script aloud, then during the pause portion, I silently interpret to myself in Spanish. So the pauses were determined by actual interpretation time in Spanish. That being said, we all come from different levels of experience and we all have different brains and different ways of interpreting, so I can totally understand how that length of pause may not be appropriate, even for Spanish interpreters. I think I've already made about 4 versions of this same script, incorporating a variety of variables for each (speed, length of lines), so if I were to create another set of videos that incorporated the variable of increased pauses, I'd have to create an additional few videos. I suppose I'm just trying to work out how, logistically, I could accomplish this. Do I make a slower video with shorter lines and longer pauses, a normal speed video with shorter lines and longer pauses, a normal speed video with regular length lines and longer pauses? As it stands, many folks already have issues finding alternate versions of the same videos. Until I figure out how best to accomplish this and actually find the time to do this, I have a few ideas: 1) Manually pause between utterances 2) Slow down the video using the technique shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoq3mp6EqaqEhsU Of course, each of these methods have their drawbacks. #1 might be a little clunky and annoying, resulting in longer pauses than needed because you'd need the existing pause to play out before the next line started. #2 will not only increase the lengths of the pauses, but also slow down the audio, which you may not need. I'd be interested in hearing your feedback on this!

You're welcome! I have 6 additional scripts available on my Ko-Fi for subscribers. You can see what I have on my Ko-Fi here: kghinterpretation.com/ko-fi/members/ Because I have to work to make a living, and my KZbin content earns me next to nothing, I have to prioritize my time focusing on tasks that help me pay the bills. I would love to be a part-time, or even a full-time educational content creator for interpreters, but until I have enough support from my followers, I can only afford to create new free things once in a blue moon!

You're very welcome! That's very true, learning to be an interpreter requires a lot of training, a lot of practice, and a lot of patience. But if you set your mind to it, you can do it!

I recently posted to my Ko-Fi page that I will soon be offering services, like reviewing resumes, to my Ko-Fi shop. Unfortunately I do not review CVs because I work for U.S.-based companies that always ask for resumes. I will also offer career coaching, so stay tuned! ko-fi.com/kghinterpretation

I will do my best to make a video like this in the future! In the meantime: I did this video on mental health interpreting techniques for AALB, and in the chapter "How to Practice: Memory" (linked here) I discuss some memory techniques. I also go over notetaking in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rGan1-gc2jj5o This is an older article on my website in which I talk about buying headphones. The model I choose, though I know it's still available, might not be the best option out there now. However, I go over some popular brands of headsets among interpreters and talk about some of the features you'll want to look for: kghinterpretation.com/lets-talk-headsets-switching-to-vri-during-covid-19/ I mostly interpret in-person these days so I don't use headsets as often as I used to.

@@KellyGrzechHenriquez Thank you^^

Yep, it definitely happens that way sometimes! A lot of times when patients are scared, uneasy, or not feeling well, they might not speak a lot. Meanwhile, many medical professionals will speak in essays!

I based the pauses on how long it took me to render my Spanish interpretations and added a few extra seconds, however I do recognize that different languages require different lengths of time to interpret. There are two links in the description of the video to alternate versions: - A version with shorter lines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZfHg32Br75qjKs - A slowed-down version with shorter lines (pauses are also longer): kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnCc6mdqK6BkJY I also have a video on my channel that explains how to slow down any interpreting practice video. While I understand that you may not need the English to be slower, this has the extra-added benefit of making the pauses longer too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoq3mp6EqaqEhsUsi=drJD0xdbjQFfkpNv I hope this helps!

That happens to me *all* the time with medical conditions I have, or my family members have! It really does make it so much easier. In Spanish it's very similar! Goteo posnasal. You're very welcome for the exercise!

I will do my best to make a video like this in the future! In the meantime: I did this video on mental health interpreting techniques for AALB, and in the chapter "How to Practice: Memory" (linked here) I discuss some memory techniques. I also go over notetaking in this video (which helps with memory): kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rGan1-gc2jj5o

I hear this from a lot of interpreters in Latin America. It's really unfortunate that they value your skills so little and make you work so hard. I'm a firm believer in fair labor conditions AND pay regardless of where you're located. Interpreters deserve better!

Thank you so much for your continued support, Camila! It means a lot!

You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment ❤️ Have you found any good sources in Brazilian Portuguese for these terms and concepts?

That's very kind of you to say!

Thank you!

I'm glad you were inspired to create your own channel for Thai interpreters, because it can be so difficult to find resources in languages other than Spanish! However, I just want to make it clear that my channel is not designed to replace a comprehensive interpreter training program, it's designed to complement the type of training one needs to become a qualified interpreter.

I need to update this video or release a new version because as of a couple of months ago, Notepad saves my notes when I close it. Now, it could still be fine. But I want to know *where* Notepad stores those temporary files with my notes, and how likely it is that those temp files are being backed up to the cloud somewhere!

Thank you so much for taking the time to express your appreciation! It means a lot.

I really appreciate your kind words!

You're very welcome!

Across codes of ethics, spoken-language interpreters should convey tone of voice. If someone says something in a happy tone, I interpret that happy tone. If someone says something in an angry tone, I interpret that angry tone. People often convey their emotions with tone of voice, as well as word choice. Being impartial or neutral is about not letting my *own* emotions, biases, beliefs, thoughts, and opinions interfere with what I'm interpreting.

I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to watch and learn.

I'm glad you found it useful! I try to do most of my videos from English into English because there are *so* many languages out there in the world and even if we speak a different non-English language, many of us speak English. Another way you can spice up your practice is to interpret the provider into Swahili, then repeat the patient in English! This works with your raw memory skills.

Absolutely. You should have native or near-native proficiency in both Vietnamese and English.

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it useful. Happy terminology hunting!

The non-English language I interpret is Spanish.

Becoming an interpreter requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and training. I agree that notetaking is like learning a new language. It took me years both in my college interpretation program, as well as practicing while actively working in the field to develop my own personal notetaking system. These things take time, and I'm a little worried a company hired you without A) training you to do these things or B) expecting you to have this training before starting your role. It's an unfair expectation they're placing on you. Despite what some companies may lead people to believe, interpreting is not a profession that you can just be dropped into. You have to be prepared to take it on, and without that preparation it will be very stressful because you won't have the tools to handle the challenges you'll face. My recommendation would be to not work for them until you have sufficient training. I'm not sure what types of interpretation you'll be doing (banking, customer service, medical, social services, etc.) but a medical interpretation training course of at least 40 hours is a good start. That being said, you'll likely have to practice a LOT more, even after that course, before being able to work effectively as an interpreter. I don't recommend learning on the job.

You're so welcome!

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Protocol would definitely be useful!

Thank you for sharing. Based on what I've heard from many interpreters, this is not an uncommon experience. I'm glad you chose your mental health!

Oh my goodness, I was just thinking to myself the other day, "I need to redo my older videos," but kind of cringed at the idea for reasons like this 🤣 Thank you!

Glad to hear that!

Thank you! What you're describing is a known issue with KZbin that I didn't know about until well after I created my channel. Good news is, I created a version with louder audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHW7ZJaddpKNiac

Duly noted! Perhaps this can be the next script on my list that I re-record and make a little bit slower with longer pauses. However, if you check out this video, it will explain how you can actually adjust the speed of any KZbin video if you need the audio to be slower! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoq3mp6EqaqEhsU

You're welcome! The audio volume thing is a known issue with KZbin that I didn't know about until well after I first created my channel. The good news is that I have a version of this script with "boosted" audio for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHW7ZJaddpKNiac

You are so welcome!

I do notice that a lot of beginner interpreting students struggle with their memory. Notetaking helps! I did this video on mental health interpreting techniques for AALB, and in the chapter "How to Practice: Memory" (linked here) I discuss some memory techniques. I also go over notetaking in this video as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rGan1-gc2jj5o Interpreting is like a muscle. When you first work it out, you feel weak and unsure of yourself. You wonder if you're ever going to get better. Then, bit by bit, with practice, you get better and better.

I know quite a few Arabic medical interpreters providing services for U.S. healthcare clients, so I imagine it is! If you'd like to learn more about the experiences of other Arabic medical interpreters, I recommend checking out professional communities for interpreters and connecting with other Arabic interpreters. They should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. Here's a link to a page on my website with links to professional communities on Facebook: kghinterpretation.com/resources/professional-communities/ I also have this networking guide for interpreters to help them connect with other interpreters who interpret their working languages: kghinterpretation.com/resources/terminology-resources/networking-guide/