Training for sign language interpreters:
Interpreting from and to English as a 3rd language - PART 1*

1 & 2 July 2024

Place: Coïmbra, Portugal

Monday 1 July: 9.30 - 16.30 hours
Tuesday 2 July: 9.30 - 16.30 hours

Venue
Avelar Brotero Secondary School
R. Dom Manuel I 127
3030-320 Coimbra, Portugal

Thank you to Avelar Brotero Secondary School for supporting the training by providing the venue free of charge.

Topic
As a sign language interpreter you are increasingly requested to work into and from English as non-native speakers. During the two day training you will learn linguistic and coping strategies in order to match these demands. The training is a combination of theory and practice and covers:

• Third language interpreting & international settings

• Linguistic strategies in formal and informal settings

• Coping strategies and tools

• Reflective practices

• Team interpreting

During the practice sessions you will work from spoken English to your national sign language and vice versa. You are kindly requested to bring video materials in your national sign language. You will receive more information on what to bring once you have registered.

Participant’s profile
You have extensive experience as a sign language interpreter in your national sign & spoken language. You can work with English (minimum of B2 level according to the CEFR framework) as an active and passive working language.

Language
The language of the training is English.

Certificate
Upon completion and full attendance of the training participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The course is registered with the Dutch Registry for Sign Language Interpreters (RTGS) and upon completion of the training Dutch Sign Language interpreters receive 12 credits (number 34445).

Registration
Members of ANAPI-LG will receive a 25 euro discount on their registration fee (if registered by the early bird deadline).
Early bird (by 30 April): 275 euros
Regular (1-31 May): 350 euros
Late (1-30 June): 425 euros

Coffee breaks and snacks are included. Participants will need to organize their own lunch, travel and accommodation.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. A total of 16 places are available.
Note: VAT is not applicable and will not be charged.

Payment
To complete the registration, please pay the registration fee by bank transfer at the same day of your registration. Your place is not confirmed till we have received your registration fee:

Maya de Wit Sign Language Interpreting Consultancy
Vinkenhof 31, Baarn, the Netherlands
IBAN: NL41INGB0002312732
BIC:  INGBNL2A
Bank details: ING, PO BOX 1800, 1000 BV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Please add "Part I Training Coïmbra 2024 + your name" in the description of the payment.

Note: if a fee applies for your bank transfer, please add this to the payment.

Cancellation policy
before 1 May: 50% of the registration fee will be refunded (excluding bank transfer costs)
after 1 May: No refund
Note: Cancellations must be sent by email and confirmed: contact [@] mayadewit.nl

Terms & conditions
When you register, your personal data and registration details are in safe hands according to our terms & conditions. Photographs and/or video will be taken at the event. By taking part in the event you grant the Maya de Wit Sign Language Interpreting Consultancy full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their online publicity and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know.

Disclaimer
Maya de Wit Sign Language Interpreting Consultancy, the supporting organizations, representatives and/or volunteers cannot be held responsible for any changes to the program and are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage of any kind sustained by any person while participating in the training, including injury, loss or damage caused.

*Note:
This training has previously taken place in Madrid, Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen (CFD & FTT), Linz, Athens, Valetta, Utrecht, Nuremberg, Berlin, Oslo and Siena. You can read here some of the participants' testimonials.