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Join ATPD for the 2022 edition of our flagship Training of Trainers course, the Rome ToT, where we will examine the all-important topic of how to offer practical, hands-on training to students of interpreting. Bart Defrancq of Ghent University will take participants through his training team’s ground-breaking project for interprofessional training for interpreters (IPTI), which … Continued

On the occasion of the World Hearing Day 2022 whose theme is “To hear for life, listen with care”, AIIC issued  this statement. Preventing hearing loss though safe listening is vital. Keep abreast with information on ear care and safe listening practices, and spread the word!

AIIC Africa honors all our mother tongues and is fully committed to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Best Wishes for Happy Holidays

Happy International Volunteer Day! AIIC Africa expresses its deep appreciation to volunteers within the region and beyond who freely give their time, energy, and skills to improve the working conditions of interpreters globally and strengthen our Association. Although volunteering is the foundation of any organisation, it is often undervalued. We value our volunteers without whom … Continued

The statutory regional meeting for the Africa Region will be held on 9 October 2021, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (GMT+3) online.

The newly created African Interpretation Academy (AFIA) is calling on interpreters interested in improving their skills to register for the 5-day inaugural intensive course to be held in Lome, Togo in January 2022. Download the registration form by scanning the QR code here. Find out more about AFIA, its trainers and training offerings.         … Continued

Click here for details: lifelong_listening_webinar_24.6.21_UK&I Description: Hearing and listening play a vital role at every stage of our lives – in the acquisition of native and foreign languages, in the voice, balance and motor skills, in concentration and, last but not least, in communication. Those who fail to hear or – worse – listen well … Continued

ATPD is pleased to announce that expert trainer Helen Campbell will lead a three-day workshop in June for professional interpreters who want to consolidate their note-taking skills for consecutive interpreting. Join Helen on 5, 9 and 12 June to go “back to basics” and explore how to make your notes work for you. Further details … Continued

This training season, ATPD’s Training of Trainers workshops will focus on online training and new technologies. Join us for one of our upcoming ToT events: Rome ToT 2021, 2nd edition Course design and classroom dynamics in online learning environments Trainers: Andrew Clifford, Lucía Ruiz Rosendo, Clare Donovan seminar series on 25-26-27 June *in French* registration … Continued