Want to supercharge your simultaneous interpreting assignments?

Then this course is for you!

In over 15 jam-packed video lessons, you'll learn how to:
  • Cope with last-minute documents on paper, USB drive, or via email
  • Beam documents to colleagues in a flash
  • Jot down digital notes in the booth
  • Annotate conference documents while interpreting
  • Navigate digital documents during an assignment
  • Make the most of dictionaries and built-in search tools
  • Look up terms in your glossary while on air
  • Support colleagues during a meeting
  • Collaborate with colleagues using a digital canvas, and
  • Rock text snippets to speed up communication

This interactive online course is packed with over a dozen hands-on exercises to help you make your iPad the perfect sidekick for your simultaneous interpreting.


What you'll find inside:

Welcome to the course!


Module 1: Before you leave home


Module 2: The final countdown

  • Welcome to Module 2 (0:51) (Preview this lesson!)
  • Scanning last-minute paper documents (2:19)
  • Last-minute documents on a USB drive (1:38)
  • Last-minute documents via email (1:21)
  • Sharing is caring (4:24) 
  • Module 2 recap


Module 3: On Air

  • Welcome to Module 3 (0:51)
  • Taking digital notes in the booth (3:53) (Preview this lesson!)
  • Working with digital documents (4:14)
  • Dictionaries, search and more! (5:22)
  • Finding the right term in your glossaries (2:54)
  • Module 3 recap


BONUS MODULE: Tech-savvy collaboration beyond walls

  • Welcome to Module 4 (1:26)
  • Sharing a digital canvas (3:28)
  • Real-time written communication with Google Documents (3:03)
  • Bonus content for nerds: Speedy communication with text snippets (1:31)
  • Module 4 recap


What's next?

  • Next steps (1:52)
  • Leave a review
Here's what you'll get when you join

Immediate access to the full course

Tutorial videos showing you how to cope with last-minute paper docs and how to make the best use of digital docs and notes in the booth!

 Lifetime access to the course even after I retire it from my product lineup

A podcast of all lessons to listen on the go

Access to our buzzing student-only community, the techforword lounge

Certificate of Completion for two hours of professional development

What others are saying
Very impressed with the quality, content and format of course. I liked that the tone was both informative and FUN. Thanks a million. Will definitely recommend this course to colleagues.
Corinne Rubin
Conference Interpreter

Kudos for a great class which was both packed with information and upbeat. Thank you very much to both of you for your professionalism, dedication and patience.

Sylvie Nossereau
Conference Interpreter
Your instructor

Josh Goldsmith is a UN and EU accredited translator and interpreter working from Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan into English. He splits his time between interpreting, translating, and working as a trainer and researcher focusing on the intersection between interpreting, technology and education. As Founder and Chief Educational Officer of techforword, Josh shares tips about technology, translation and interpreting in conferences and workshops, academic articles, as co-host of the Innovation in Translation and Innovation in Interpreting Summits, and at techforword insiders, the premiere online community for tech-savvy language professionals.

FAQ
  • When does the course start and finish?
    The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
  • How long do I have access to the course?
    How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
  • What if I am unhappy with the course?
    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
  • How long is the course?
    The course includes more than 15 video lessons and over a dozen interactive activities that will help you make the most of your iPad in the booth. You can watch the videos as many times as you wish, and spend as long as you want on the interactive activities. The course usually takes about 2 hours to complete, and is worth 2 continuing education credits.
  • Do you offer discounts?
    Because of the considerable savings as part of my Spring Cleaning Sale, the 50% student discount and 20% techforword insiders discount do not apply to this product during the sale.
  • What device(s) do I need to enroll?
    This course is all about iPads! Don't have an iPad yet? That’s fine, too! This course will give you plenty of reasons to consider getting one.
    We have other courses for other tablets, too! The Android version is available at https://cart.techforword.com/android-wordsmiths/ and the Windows Surface version is available at https://cart.techforword.com/windows-wordsmiths/
  • Are closed captions available for this course?
    Yes, all of the videos in the course are subtitled.
  • Can I give someone this course as a gift?
    Absolutely! We’re happy to create a gift card you can send to the recipient. Please drop us an email at info@techforword.com to arrange the details.
  • How does the private podcast work?
    It's easy! Sign up, and all lessons will appear in your favorite podcast player in audio format. Perfect for learning on the go!
  • Can I get a certificate for professional development credit?
    Absolutely! After you complete this course, you'll get a Certificate of Completion for two hours of professional development.
  • Can I use my techforword credit on this?
    Sure! Just email us at info@techforword.com, and we'll get you set up!

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Score dozens of cool tips & tricks to make the most of your tablet for interpreting

For just €19 €9 (SAVE 53%!)
Applicable for iPad, Android & Windows tablets!

Explore 10 chapters jam-packed with best-kept-secret accessory suggestions, priceless tips for preparation, the lowdown on consecutive note-taking, cool ways to use tablets in the booth & a whole chapter on teaching interpreting with a tablet!

“I consider this purchase an absolute treasure!” Clementina Persaud

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