Simultaneous Interpreting Boot Camp
Simultaneous interpretation means the interpreter listens to a message in one language and translates it into another language in real-time without pausing.
Professional interpreters are expected to possess simultaneous interpretation skills and be able to flawlessly jump into this mode whenever and wherever necessary. This could be at a clinic, in a school meeting or during a court hearing.
This course focuses specifically on simultaneous interpreting skills. Particpants must be fully bilingual to take this course.
Program Structure
- 20 hours of live, virtual instruction: Covering subjects such as listening and comprehension skills, multitasking and focus training, technical equipment training, and stress management. Live instruction also includes supervised practice sessions with personalized feedback from the instructor.
- Five hours of practice outside of class: Participants become skilled at simultaneous interpretation by practicing consistently. Each week, students are required to complete 45 minutes of targeted practice and submit a 15-minute homework assignment.
Instructor Johana Marcela Pinilla is a certified English/Spanish Medical Interpreter and a certified conference interpreter for English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Here, she does simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish for Walmart.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our program offers an in-depth exploration of simultaneous theory, techniques and best practices. Through interactive sessions, you gain practical experience that prepares you for the complexities of simultaneous interpretation.
Small Class Size
Our program has a limited number of spots so the trainer can provide personalized guidance for students and support their individual needs.
Live, Online Instruction
Dynamic Zoom classes are led by a certified conference interpreter, providing real-time interaction and personalized feedback. This format fosters a collaborative learning environment, peer discussions and immediate clarification of concepts. A fully virtual class means students can enjoy the flexibility of learning from anywhere in the world. It also gives them an opportunity to become experts in using Zoom’s interpreter channel features.
Continuing Education Credits
Completing our course gives interpreters opportunities to fulfill their CEU requirements. It provides:
- 20 hours of foreign language credit for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) of Kentucky, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon and Tennessee.
- 20 instruction CE hours Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI). This is more than half the required number of CEs over a four-year period leading up to renewal.
- 2.0 CEUs with the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). This is two-thirds of the required CEUs required every five years.
Participants must:
- Speak English and Spanish fluently.
- Be a professional, experienced interpreter. This is not an introductory course or preparatory course specific to the Administrative Office of the Courts oral exam.
- $800
- A non-refundable $50 deposit is required at registration and is applied toward the course fee.
- Payment plans are available. The remaining balance may be paid in two installments.
- Participants receive their certificates of completion and CEUs upon full payment.
The next session is August 24–September 19, 2026
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- All times are Central time zone
- 12 sessions total
A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required to save your spot (link will open this summer).
The registration deadline is August 31, 2026.
Registration is currently closed. Please check back this summer.
The following discounts are available. Please list your affiliation in the notes section of the registration form, and the discount will be applied for you. Discounts may not be combined.
- 20% discount for active TLC interpreters.
- 10% discount for members of the TAPIT, AAITE, NAJIT or ATA.
- 10% discount for full-time interpretation employees of Metro Nashville Public Schools.
- Students who withdraw before the registration deadline: Full refund, minus the $50 deposit.
- Students who withdraw after the registration deadline: No refund.