Thei Zervaki

How Experienced Interpreters can Help Polyglots move to the Next Level

New Year, New Language Summit 2023

Intermediate: Getting Past the Plateaus

The second edition tackled why progress stalls after the beginner phase and how to push through it with motivation and the right techniques.

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About this session

Licensed interpreter Thei Zervaki reveals how interpreter mindsets and techniques can help any language learner take their skills to the next level. Discover methods and tools to maximize your practice and add new languages.

Key takeaways

  • Experienced interpreters are highly trained linguists whose techniques and mindset can significantly advance any language learner's skills.
  • Follow the interpreter's path by focusing on a specific industry or area of specialization, then strategically expanding your linguistic expertise into new fields.
  • Recognize that professional interpreters typically master at least three languages (native A, and two foreign B and C) as a foundation for their demanding work.

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