We offer 3 classes from introductory to professional level for interpreters. We use practical and up-to-date materials from fields including politics, economics, science, art and culture, and train in styles including simultaneous, broadcast, and consecutive interpreting. Students who finish the course and achieve good results will be offered the opportunity to take part in OJT (on the job training) as interpreters and be eligible to attend lecturer training programmes.

• Class 1 - (Beginners)
  
  Class for students who have little or no experience as interpreters and want to learn basic skills. Practice interpreting Japanese into English and English into Japanese. Training designed to improve consecutive interpreting skills and begin basic training for simultaneous interpreting.
  27th January 2012 - 30th March 2012
  Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  Venue: Angel
  



• Class 2 - (Intermediate Level)
  
  

  Class for students who have progressed to Beginners Level interpreter training.
  Training is designed to improve consecutive interpreting skills and begin basic training for simultaneous interpreting.
  31st January 2012 - 3rd April 2012
  Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  Venue: Angel
  
  

• Class 3-II & III -
  (Advanced Level)
  
  Class for semi-professional interpreters who have already completed classes to this level.
  Training is aimed to perfect consecutive interpreting skills and practice simultaneous interpreting skills.
  Also recommended for professional interpreters who wish to improve their skill levels.
  1st February 2012 - 4th April 2012
  Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Venue: Angel
  
  
  
• Workshop Class
  Class for professional simultaneous interpreters who have already acquired diplomas.
  Lecturer training, workshop (with fee)
  



How to apply


Important information
a. Class times may vary according to changed circumstances such as availability of teachers and depends on the number of students who apply for the course.
b. There will be no classes on Bank or Public Holidays.
c. Numbers of lessons will be reduced if, for example, there are not sufficient enrolled students.