Virtual classes are now a daily reality for conference interpreter training

Abstract

This article describes the preparation and organisation of virtual classes with consecutive and simultaneous interpreting at the Institute of Translation Studies, Charles University. Videoconferences are regularly organised for MA and EMCI students in collaboration with DG SCIC and DG INTE.

The students filled questionnaires at the end of the academic year - we analysed their answers about the level of the speeches, the feedback from the assessors via the videoconference, their stress and performance.

Keywords

• virtual classes
• videoconference
• conference interpreter training
• stress
• consecutive interpreting
• simultaneous interpreting