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For the first time we are running an Interpreters Workshop in January, as well as four Interpreters Workshops in August. We are also organising a Translators Workshop in June. For details see below. <br /><br /><b>Interpreters Workshops</b><br /><br /> &#8226; New Year Workshop: 9-13 January 2012<br /> &#8226; Summer Workshop 1: 30 July  3 August 2012 <br /> &#8226; Summer Workshop 2: 6  10 August 2012 <br /> &#8226; Summer Workshop 3: 20  24 August 2012 <br /> &#8226; Summer Workshop 4: 27  31 August 2012 <br /> <br /> The January workshop is designed for experienced interpreters with English as a  B language. Two of the summer workshops will be for English  B and two for English  C , but a final decision will only be made once potential participants have registered their interest. For this reason we would ask you to indicate ALL the dates on which you would be available in August and make it clear whether you are an English  B or  C .. Each workshop will only take place if 8 participants register. (Please note: simultaneous interpreting practice is not involved in any of the workshops). <br /> <br /> <b>Translators Workshop</b> <br /> <br /> &#8226; 25-29 June, 2012<br /><br /> Following enquiries from a number of colleagues we have decided to also offer a workshop specifically for a group of translators. Like the interpreters workshops, it will be strictly limited to 8 participants and will focus on active and passive language skills with an emphasis on the spoken language, but may include some work on texts as well. There will be NO translation as such. <br /> <br /> <b>Workshop Content:</b> <br /> <br />The level and emphasis of the workshops will obviously vary according to the target group involved, but the aim of all of them is to offer professional linguists an opportunity to brush up their communication skills and update their knowledge of English. To ensure intensive tuition, numbers are strictly limited to 8 participants. <br /><br />&#8226; Passive skills: Video and sound recordings, plus invited speakers<br /> &#8226; Active skills: Discussion, summaries, presentations etc.<br /> &#8226; Vocabulary flexibility, use of metaphors, collocations etc.<br /> &#8226; If required, instruction in specific points of English usage<br /> &#8226; Materials covering a variety of topics of general interest<br /> <br /> All the workshops take place at a central location (just off Edinburgh s Royal Mile). The August Workshops coincide with the Edinburgh International Festival and/or Edinburgh Fringe Festival, so there are ample opportunities for cultural visits. <br /><br /> <b>The instructors:</b> <br /> Hugh Keith, BA, MITI  interpreter and translator, former university teacher. Has run interpreting workshops in Edinburgh and Cologne over the past twelve years. <br /> <br /> Alan Ross, MA  language and communication trainer, translator. Has been involved in professional development training in Japan, Germany and Scotland for more than 25 years. <br /> <br /> <b>Fee:</b> £620 (no VAT payable). Includes 30 hours of activities. The venue offers use of computers, free WiFi, free breakfast and unlimited tea, coffee, biscuits and fresh fruit throughout. Guaranteed maximum group size: 8 <br /> <br /> <b>Accommodation:</b> This should be booked and paid for separately by participants. A list of contact addresses is sent out with confirmation of registration. <br /> <br /> For more details, please contact Hugh Keith: <br /> hugh.keith@xchange-services.co.uk <br /> <br /> <b>Provisional Registration:</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; Please fill in the <a href="http://www.englishstudio.de/xchangecouk/registrationUK.aspx"> registration form</a>, indicating whether you are English  B or  C and  if you are applying to come in the summer  which workshop(s) you would be available for.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /><i>In previous years the workshops have filled up very quickly, so we would advise you to register your interest earlier rather than later! <br /> <br /> In particular if you are interested in attending the New Year Interpreters Workshop from 9-13 January, we would advise you to contact us as quickly as possible.. </i> <br /> <br /> <b>Intensive English:</b> <br /> <br /> Are you thinking of coming to Edinburgh with a friend, spouse or partner who d like to brush up their English while you re at the workshop? Or are you thinking of attending a workshop yourself and would like some one-to-one teaching the week before? 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