English-Portuguese Interpretation

Are you fluent in both English and Portuguese? Looking to expand your skills and serve your community, church, family, or workplace with expert interpretation services? Join NJCU's English-Portuguese Interpretation course and take the first step toward becoming a certified Court Interpreter.

International Students are Also Welcome!

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What will you learn?

The course runs for 7 weeks. Weeks 1-6 consists of 2 (90 minute) sessions per week and week 7 is a 3hour Equipment Lab

Week 1-2
Theory: Learn what are the different types of interpretation, such as whisper, sight translation, short consecutive and simultaneous. Also, learn what is expected of you, in terms of behavior, interruptions, corrections and more. How to prepare for an assignment when you get materials and when you don’t get materials. Finally, what are some of the most common jobs you will find and the ethics you must uphold in each of these. Home assignments will be given.

Week 3-4
Techniques: Short Consecutive, Check Interpreter, Long Consecutive, Whisper and Simultaneous, learn what these modes of interpretation are and what it takes to master them. There will be in-class practice and home assignments.

Week 5-6
Market: How to reach potential clients, how to network with colleagues and how to price your work. Job searching.

Week 7
Equipment: Learn about the different types of equipment, how to troubleshoot and install hardware.

Pre-Requisite: HS Diploma, PC with Camera, Zoom application, internet access and advanced proficiency in English & Portuguese.

Schedule and Tuition Information

Course Details:

Dates: October 21 - December 5 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) and December 14 (Saturday)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM (Tue & Thurs) | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Sat)
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Zoom)
Instructor: Everton Morais
Cost: $995.00
Duration: 21 hours over 13 meetings

How do I get Started?

Submit a Non-Refundable $25 Application Fee and your resume.
The instructor will schedule an interview via Zoom. Please be prompt and prepared.
Once admitted, you will be sent a link to register and pay.

Course Objective: Students will learn to interpret in “simultaneous”, “consecutive” and “sight” modes at an advanced level as required to work in the NJ Court system. Students will become familiar with interpretation equipment as well as court terms and procedures.

Instructor: Everton Morais is a Conference and Diplomatic Interpreter with over a decade of experience interpreting for institutions such as the United Nations, Inter American Defense Board, American Arbitration Association, Church of the Nazarene, Columbia University, Harvard, MIT, Bradesco, Brazilian and Angolan Government Officials, Professional Fighters League among others. Being exposed to all of these fields has shaped Mr. Morais into a uniquely qualified professional who feels comfortable in most situations and knows how to deliver the right type of interpretation required in that field.

Certificate of Completion: Course completers will be issued a Certificate of Completion for 21 Hours of Professional Training in English-Portuguese Interpretation from New Jersey City University

Notes: Recorded versions of each class will be provided to registered students for further practice and to benefit students that may miss a portion of a course. Attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion. Each week requires ~ 3 hours of self-paced learning and practice.

To submit your resume, please email: conted@njcu.edu.

If you have any other questions do not hesitate to email or call us at: 201-200-3089