Session 1: Vocabulary Building - Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 7:00-8:00pm, CST
$25 for MATI Members, $35 for Non-members. REGISTER NOW
This online session will kick off the series by laying out the keys to success on the exam (vocabulary, interpreting skills and exam strategy) before outlining a 9 month study plan to strengthen these areas effectively over time. The primary focus of this first session will be establishing a strong foundation of vocabulary for the exam by first identifying the specific categories of general, legal and technical terms that may appear on the exam- and what sources to consult to build this vocabulary. Finally, participants will be introduced to a system for systematically compiling, sorting and reviewing a high volume of terms effectively over a long period time through MS Excel (no prior experience with this program is necessary). Specific topics covered include: what information to include with each word, categories and subcategories for organizing words and techniques for ongoing review including the creation of personalized, thematic review materials.
Session 2: Interpreting Skills for the Oral FCICE: Sight Translation (English <> Spanish)- Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 7:00-8:00pm, CST
$25 for MATI Members, $35 for Non-members. REGISTER NOW
Building on the general introduction provided in the previous webinar, this online session will shift focus to specifically identifying and developing the skills needed for success on the sight translation section of the FCICE oral exam, including the following:
- An overview of the types of texts and language found in this section
- Practice exercises to be completed individually and reviewed as a group
- Tips on what and how to study
- Section-specific suggestions on test-taking strategy
Session 3: Interpreting Skills for the Oral FCICE: Consecutive – Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 7:00-8:00pm, CST. $25 for MATI Members, $35 for Non-members. REGISTER NOW
This online session will focus on specifically identifying and developing the skills needed for success on the consecutive interpreting section of the FCICE oral exam, including the following:
- An overview of test format and content
- Guidelines for developing an effective, personalized note-taking system
- Practice exercises to be completed individually and reviewed as a group
- Tips on what and how to study
- Section-specific suggestions on test-taking strategy
Session 4: Interpreting Skills for the Oral FCICE: Simultaneous – Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 7:00-8:00pm, CST.$25 for MATI Members, $35 for Non-members.
REGISTER NOW
This online session will focus on specifically identifying and developing the skills needed for success on the simultaneous interpreting section of the FCICE oral exam, including the following:
- An overview of test format and content
- Practice exercises featuring both a simultaneous monologue (section 2 of the exam) and a simultaneous dialogue (section 5)
- Tips on what and how to study
- Section-specific suggestions on test-taking strategy
