Beginners language classes
Learn a new language for fun, to expand cultural horizons or to keep your mind healthy and active. We have beginner classes in Arabic, French and Spanish.
Next Start: | TBC |
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Day: | Friday |
Time: | 10:30 - 13:30 |
Availability: | Yes |
Venue: | Macbeth Centre |
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The role of a Community Interpreter. Learn about interpreting techniques, Public Services and much more.
Bilingual people who would like to work as an interpreter within their community.
You need to be fluent in English and your mother tongue. Some previous experience of working as an interpreter either paid or on a voluntary basis would be an advantage but not essential. Please note you need to be able to write in your mother tongue as the Glossaries are from English into your mother tongue. Computer literate. There is an admission interview for all level 3 community interpreting courses. The interview dates are as follows: a. Friday July 12th 10:00-13:00 face to face Macbeth b. Wednesday July 10th 18:00-20:00 online c. Friday September 6th 10:00-13:00 face to face Macbeth d. Wednesday September 4th 18:00-20:00 online
Have a much better understanding of the role of a community interpreter and the techniques used in interpreting situations. You will also have made significant contributions to the final portfolio you will need to submit to earn your certificate.
This course is 17-week long with 3 hours of classroom teaching every week. There is a mixture of short lectures, group work, presentations, role-plays and independent work using computers to prepare assignments and glossaries.
Computer research as well as public service research on its services offered to the community
"You will be encouraged to assess your own progress with help from your tutor, who will monitor your achievements by question and answer, some written work, quizzes, questionnaires, games and some more formal achievement tests. Record of your work will be kept in your Individual Learning Plan to help record the steps taken towards achieving your goals.
Tutor will advise
Please bring pen and a notebook/ paper to write on. Tutor will advise if a textbook is required and where to purchase it.
Please speak to reception if you require any additional help or support during the course. Details are available from the guide and from teaching or reception staff.
Macbeth Street London W6 9JJ
Tel:020 8753 3600
Tube:Hammersmith
Buses:27, 190, 211, 266, 267, 295, 391, H91