LARC offers  well-respected interpreter training classes several times a year.  Class are conducted virtually via Zoom, conducted by knowledgeable professionals who experience considerable joy teaching others about the art of professional interpreting.  Professional interpreters are greatly sought after in the healthcare and education systems and the profession can provide a rewarding career and/or additional income for those individuals who have the interest and abilities.

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During the 7-10-week classroom portion of the interpreter training, students learn about a variety of topics including:

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• The role of the interpreter

• Interpreting techniques and skills

• Goals of successful interpretation

• National ethics and standards

• Interpreting in a variety of settings

• Terminology that is crucial to specific setting (medical, educational, legal, human services)

• Protocols

• Modalities

• Common interpreting errors

• Legislation, and regulation

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Prior to acceptance into the regular or hybrid training program, bilingual individuals are required to take a written and oral proficiency assessment. The written part of the assessment takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete and the oral part of the assessment takes approximately 20 additional minutes. The assessment is in both English and the target language.

Currently, language assessments are scheduled Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM.  Assessments are conducted remotely via Zoom.  A non-refundable $75 Language Assessment fee is due prior to taking the assessment and can be paid online (see below). 

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