Basic Skills of Interpreting

This two-day workshop introduces bilingual individuals and beginning interpreters to the roles of the interpreter, interpreter’s code of ethics, interpretation techniques, and other essential aspects of interpretation.

Training Outline in Word

Training Outline in PDF

Training Fee: $195 (includes a language assessment test fee)

Scholarships are available.

Next Training Dates:

  • September 9 & 11, 2008.  Registration deadline: Monday, August 25.
  • November 4 & 6, 2008. Registration deadline: Monday, October 20.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 p.m. on both days

Location: United Way of Greater Portland, 400 Congress Street, 4th floor, Portland

To register, please submit the Registration Form and the $195 payment to:

LANA (Language Access for New Americans)
United Way of Greater Portland
400 Congress Street, P.O. Box 15200
Portland, ME 04112-5200

Phone: 207.874.1000 ext. 311

Fax: 207.874.1007

E-mail: dhersom@unitedwaygp.org

Credit card payments can be made over the phone.