I’ve been focusing on helping my students develop their confidence during public interpretation… I find that role-playing real-life scenarios really helps them trust their skills. Has anyone else tried specific exercises or techniques that worked well in boosting interpreter confidence? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Role-playing is great! I’ve found that recording students during practice and then reviewing it together really helps them see their progress. It’s like watching a highlight reel of their own journey.
I totally agree that role-playing can really boost confidence. I also find that setting up small group discussions where students interpret in front of peers can create a supportive environment. It’s less intimidating, and they often end up helping each other.
One thing that’s really clicked for my students is pairing them up to interpret for each other. It’s like being their own audience, which creates a fun, supportive environment. Has anyone tried mixing up roles, like having an interpreter act as the client for a change?