Our Training Philosophy

Winter Retreat for Spanish Court Interpreters January 15-19, 2017

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia Ocean Pavilion by Radisson

Our training philosophy: Whether you participate for continuing  We guide you through self-assessment education or preparation for the next step in your exercises that assist you in pinpointing your interpretation career, in this course you will under-developed interpretation skills and in identify and refine your skills in a reassuring elaborating your own P3 (Professional training atmosphere. Upon receiving your Progress Path). registration, we will solicit pre-approved CEUs from your state or association.  We cap enrollment at 15 to coach you in advancing toward attainable progress mile Trainer bio: posts and tracking your development. Christopher Dimmick has a passion for interpretation that is highly contagious in training sessions, which he  We immerse you in high-energy activities has lead from coast to coast since 2002. He has trained that will increase and polish your over 4,000 interpreters who work in more than 40 interpretation skills. languages. Chris holds a degree in Spanish Translation and Interpretation and has done graduate work and  Due to the vibrant dynamics of our daily received instruction in small-group facilitation, learner- training sessions, we recognize that you will focused adult education, cross-cultural communication strategies, and experiential-based training of language need to unwind and recharge. Retreat from professionals. As a Master-Level Certified Spanish the training room, and the world, to a hotel Court Interpreter (Idaho, Oregon), Washington State that caters to your recreational and relaxation Certified Spanish Court Interpreter, and a nationally needs so that you can return to the training Certified Medical Interpreter – Spanish (NBCMI), he room and the world of work refreshed and employs unique instructional techniques targeting revitalized. various learning styles and building upon each individual’s strengths.

1 | P a g e MDtranslation.com helping you make the language and cultural connection with your audience Translation  Interpretation  Training (208) 365-2622 [email protected] 3313 W. Cherry Lane, Suite 434, Meridian, ID 83642 Winter Retreat for Spanish Court Interpreters January 15-19, 2017

Ocean Pavilion by Radisson Cartagena de Indias, Colombia Winter Retreat for Spanish Court Interpreters January 15-19, 2017

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia Ocean Pavilion by Radisson What retreat alumni say:

“I attended a forty-hour training given by an exclusive interpreter institute in California. I got much more out of Chris’ training and had much more fun in the process.” Interpreter

“You assimilated language-specific examples into the course and then interacted with the students about their perspectives on these examples.” Training coordinator

“I have gone to conferences, courses and trainings across the country. This one is by far the most interactive. It has helped me, and my interpreters, to see where I am and what I need to do to improve, but in a very non-threatening way.” Interpreter/Language Services Department Head

“Excellent class by a very knowledgeable instructor who obviously was thoroughly prepared. Impressive! Great tools to assist in preparing and practicing from home. Thank you!” Interpreter

“Brilliant course. The best I’ve attended so far! Hands-on, meaningful and relevant activities. Presentation materials were great, too. The instructor’s interaction with the students was engaging and yet professional and respectful.” Interpreter

“Very comprehensive yet adapted to the circumstances of new as well as experienced interpreters.” Interpreter

“Christopher Dimmick is in his element here! He did a fantastic job teaching us. GREAT suggestions and tips. Lots of nice practice. Very patient and reaffirming of all viewpoints. He kept the class moving. Excellent strategy to get everyone back from breaks on time. Masterful.” Interpreter

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia Ocean Pavilion by Radisson Draft Agenda January 15 January 16 January 17 January 18 January 19 8:00-1:30 9:00-1:00 9:00-1:00 9:00-1:00 9:00-1:00 Ethics exercise -1 hr The physiology of interpretation: Term exercise –1 hr Term exercise – 1 hr Ethics exercise -1 hr warming up for interpretation – 1 hr Tri-modal skills orientation - ½ hr Glossary development: Discussion Forum and simultaneous interpretation Simultaneous skills assessment Sight translation self-assessment ¾ of terms from court forum - 1 hr exercise with Colombian litigators on – ¾ hr hr oral hearings and the civil law system at the Cartagena Superior Court - 2 hrs

Simultaneous expert witness Professional Progress Plan (P3) to Glossary development: Discussion of Simultaneous skill blast – ¾ hr Sight translation skill blast – ¾ exercise: Police detective firearms refine simultaneous and consecutive terms from court forum – 1 hr testimony – 1 hr interpretation skills – 1 hr

Coffee break – ¼ hr Coffee break – ¼ hr Lunch on your own in the walled Old Coffee break – ¼ hr Coffee break – ¼ hr City

Consecutive exercise: Question P3 instructor coaching Consecutive skills assessment – Professional Progress Plan (P3) to and answer session with police and peer review - ¾ hr ½ hr refine simultaneous and consecutive detective – 1 hr interpretation skills – ½ hr

Identifying and prioritizing 1:00 Lunch provided Consecutive skill blast – ¾ hr Professional Progress Plan (P3) underdeveloped interpretation trimodal interpretation skill skills – 1 hr refinement application beyond Cartagena – ¾ hr 3 | P a g e Mile-markers for 1:00 Lunch provided 1:00 Lunch provided interpretation skills – ¾ hr 1:30 Lunch provided MDtranslation.comOptional local humanitarian activity 6:00 Winter Retreat kick-off party helping you make the language and cultural connection with your audience and sunset toast Translation  Interpretation  Training (208) 365-2622 [email protected] 3313 W. Cherry Lane, Suite 434, Meridian, ID 83642 Winter Retreat for Spanish Court Interpreters January 15-19, 2017

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia Ocean Pavilion by Radisson Ocean Pavilion by Radisson: Travel to the tropics of Colombia to embrace the Caribbean Sea along La Boquilla Beach, just steps from your hotel room at the Radisson near the modern port city of Cartagena. A short ten-minute taxi ride from the UNESCO World Heritage walled Old City, home to cobblestone streets and 16th-century buildings. Discover the ideal location for enjoying top attractions, including the Fortress of San Felipe de Barajas and the Cartagena Gold Museum. Within minutes of Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), the Radisson also provides easy access to exciting activities like scuba diving, shopping and nightlife. Inexpensive Uber as well as private taxis are available for easy travel throughout the city.

Ranked by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 10 Cartagena Hotels, each of the 233 hotel rooms and suites includes complimentary Wi-Fi, a 40-inch smart LCD TV, plush linens, and a mini bar. With a minimum of 30 square meters of space, these accommodations are designed with guest comfort and convenience in mind, offering nightly turndown service, coffeemakers and iPod® docking stations.

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia Ocean Pavilion by Radisson Why choose this Winter Retreat? Just compare:

Training event for Cost per Total Hands-on Paradise CEUs training hour, training professional including hotel hours development and airfare with feedback Winter Retreat for $103.00 per 20 hours Yes Yes, see Spanish Court training hour page 4! Interpreters in Includes Cartagena de Indias some meals National conference $104.00 per 15 hours No N/A training hour (conference hotel $69 over government rate) National conference $105.00 per 20 hours No N/A training hour

Winter Retreat training/hotel registration Per person early registration received by July 30, 2016 (Subject to availability) $1750 total Per person registration received by Sept 1, 2016 (Subject to availability) $2000 total Per person registration received by Oct 30, 2016 (Subject to availability) $2250 total

(Included: Training and materials, six-night stay in Superior Single Room with two twin beds single or double occupancy, Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet, four lunches, kick-off party and sunset toast, lodging taxes, optional daily private Zumba class by certified instructor/interpreter) Check-in January 14, Check-out January 20

(Not included: Airfare -as low as $310 round trip-, ground transportation - $5 airport taxi/Uber each way only a 5-minute ride, gratuity on food and beverage)

Junior Suite - Recommended luxury upgrade: $36 /night (One king bed single or double occupancy, sitting area, and pool views depending on the floor)

Third guest (non-Retreat participant) in Superior Room or Junior Suite: $35 /night

 Additional nights: Our special discounted rate applies January 12th – 13th and 20th -21st (subject to availability) Superior Room $139 /night (subject to availability) Junior Suite $175 /night

. Retreat participants wishing to share a room with a fellow participant should register at the same time as the roommate and list the roommate on the registration form on page 8. Each participant will receive a $200 discount off their registration fee.

. Receive a $50 rebate off your Winter Retreat registration when you refer another interpreter who applies for this Winter Retreat and is accepted.

Winter Retreat Registration Check one: Per person early registration received by July 30, 2016 (Subject to availability) $1750 Per person registration received by Sept 1, 2016 (Subject to availability) $2000 Per person registration received by Oct 30, 2016 (Subject to availability) $2250 Receive a $50 rebate off your Winter Retreat registration when you refer another interpreter who applies for this Winter retreat and is accepted. Type the name of the other Retreat applicant you referred:

Ocean Pavilion by Radisson Upgrades and Additions Junior Suite Upgrade Mark 1/12 1/13 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/20 1/21 Total nights @ $36/night dates $ Additional third guest to Superior Room or Junior Suite Mark 1/12 1/13 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/20 1/21 Total nights @ $35/night dates $ Additional nights: Subject to availability, separate per night upgrade fee above for Junior Suite Mark 1/12 1/13 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/20 1/21 Total nights @ $139/night dates Included in registration $ If sharing a room with non-Retreat guest(s), type their name(s): If sharing a room with another Winter Retreat participant, type their name: $200 credit

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