You’ve come to the right place for interpreting practice resources! I have written and recorded free medical interpreting practice scripts that you can find on YouTube. Below you can find a playlist of recorded practice scripts available on my channel.
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Here you will find all of my recent posts on this website to free practice resources. These may include scripts to interpreting practice videos on my YouTube channel or even sample documents to practice sight translation.
- Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN): Interpreting Tone of VoiceOne thing I always try to impart to my medical interpreting students is: as medical interpreters, it is important for us not only to interpret what is said, but also how it is said. Tone and inflection can completely change the meaning of an utterance, so interpreting tone incorrectly can negatively impact communication in an… Read more: Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN): Interpreting Tone of Voice
- Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN to EN): Sex PositivityDid I write an interpreting practice script inspired by the controversy surrounding Cardi B’s new song? Yes, yes I did. It seemed incredibly medically relevant given all the healthcare providers weighing in, so this is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to practice. Enjoy!
- Consecutive Interpreting Practice: COVID-19 Screening (EN<>EN and EN<>ES)My next free consecutive interpreting/notetaking practice video is about a man and his family being screened for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the building where he has an appointment. This is now an all-too-common scenario at in-person appointments, so I have posted both a version in English/English (EN<>EN) and a version in English/Spanish (EN<>ES). For more… Read more: Consecutive Interpreting Practice: COVID-19 Screening (EN<>EN and EN<>ES)
- Medical Sight Translation PracticeI‘ve had a few folks asking me to compile some resources for sight translation practice. While I’m preparing my own generic versions of common forms, disclosures, and medical reports for my Patreon subscribers, I figured I’d share some resources I found in my online travels!
- Consecutive Interpreting Practice: Mrs. Valencia and Her Mask (EN<>EN)It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new free consecutive interpreting practice video to my YouTube! I actually started a group sewing cloth masks for essential retail and service workers in my area, with a dedicated outreach arm to Spanish-speakers. The group has been a 40-hour a week job providing a much-needed service to… Read more: Consecutive Interpreting Practice: Mrs. Valencia and Her Mask (EN<>EN)
Additional Resources
- The Medical Interpreter Blog
Yuliya Speroff’s blog is a treasure trove of various interpreting resources, including medical scenarios, note-taking resources, and so much more!
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