The Effective Interpreting Series

English Skill Development English Skills Development

ASL Skills Development ASL Skills Development

Cognative Processing Skills in English Cognative Processing Skills in English

Cognative Processing Skills in ASL Cognative Processing Skills in ASL

Translating from English Translating from English

Translating from ASL Translating from ASL

Consecutive Interpreting from English Consecutive Interpreting from English

Consecutive Interpreting from ASL Consecutive Interpreting from ASL

Simultaneous Interpreting from English Simultaneous Interpreting from English

Simultaneous Interpreting from ASL Simultaneous Interpreting from ASL

EIS Logo language proficency cognative processing translation skills consecutive interpreting simultaneous interpreting

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The pyramid to the right shows the relationships between the components of The Effective Interpreting Series (EIS). The foundation of the EIS and effective interpreting itself is language proficiency in both ASL (including fingerspelled word recognition) and English. Language proficiency in turn, provides a foundation for Cognitive Processing. These first two layers focus exclusively on developing skills within each language. Taking time to develop intralingual skills, whether you are a new or seasoned interpreter, paves the way to more complex interlingual skills such as translation or interpretation as you move your way up the pyramid. Many experienced interpreters tell me that they appreciate having the opportunity to study intralingual skills and gain insight into their own processes.

The DVD that accompanies each volume is carefully keyed to the corresponding text, study questions and The Five-Step Follow Up, which guides you through examining your own work and helps you find ways to improve.

The Effective Interpreting Series can be used as part of a formal curriculum, as is currently the case in many Interpreter Education Programs nationwide. The series can also be used independently to earn CEUs for Certification Maintenance.