MANDARIN PRACTICE
Interpreting between two languages can be a challenge if you haven’t tried it before. That’s why we created this Mandarin Practice: so you can feel more prepared and confident going into CyraCom Language Skills Checkup.
Mandarin Practice on your own: Audio Files
Click play to hear a segment of information; click pause when you hear the beep, then begin your interpretation in the other language.
911
Accident Report
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
911
House Fire
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Financial
Hardship Application
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Financial
Paying off a Loan
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Insurance
Coverage Question
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Insurance
Settlement Dispute
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Legal
Divorce Hearing
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Legal
Immigration
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Medical
Asthma Checkup
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Medical
Colonoscopy
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Travel
Guest Services
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Travel
Renting a Car
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Utilities
Meter Reading
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Utilities
Payment Plan
Without Interpretation
With Interpretation
Practice with a friend or two: Scripts
Step 1:
Ask your friend(s) to play the English speaker and non-English speaker roles. Have your friend read their part(s) (without you seeing the script), and then interpret what they say into the other language. We recommend recording yourself so you can listen to how you did afterward.
Step 2:
Review the script with your friends, and ask them how accurate your interpretation was. Take notes on what you can do to improve your interpretation and what terminology you need to learn.
