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George Zimmerman Trial
Testimony of Witness Selma Mora Using Spanish Interpreter, June 27, 2013

Seventeen year-old Treyvon Martin was killed in February 2012 by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. Both were residents of Orlando Florida.The Zimmerman trial began with jury selection on June 10, 2013. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting the teen.

For Spanish Students
British Slang VS American Slang...Spanish is not the only language we're learning.

Thinking may cause the interpreter to stop perceiving. Eckhart Tolle explains how to break the habit of excessive thinking.
Defending Your Actions: A Mock Trial Exercise brought to you by Palm Beaches State College. This video starts with a movie presenting the scenario, then the mock trial begins. This is an all-English video that represents a civil trial. 

Jackie Kennedy speaking to voters in Spanish during the 1960 election. 
   
   
Description of the role and duties of an interpreter.


Interpreter Siegfried Ramler recalls The Nuremburg Trials


  

Real Deposition. Interpreter is unknown. 

 
This video shows the interpreter (woman in the pink jacket) speaking softly into a microphone interpreting simultaneously for the defendant who is hearing only her words through headphones. The attorney speaks slowly and pauses often to allow the interpreter to render accurately and completely. The attorney mentions details of the horrific event, clearly exemplifying  the degree of preparation of professional interpreters and the strength needed to remain composed and serene. 



   


True story:  Judge finds attorney in contempt; this public defender failed to request an interpreter for the trial of his non-English-speaking client. 

Here is a perfect example of what NOT to do when interpreting.

Make sure to read the subtitles.
Interpreter Code of Conduct


Had a rough day? Here are some bloopers from real-life newscasts. 


Fictional character Frasier Crane acts as an interpreter for his brother Niles. Niles has just discovered that his wife is having an affair with her fencing instructor.


I love Lucy. Here she needs the help of a full team of interpreters. 




 Berlitz Commercial: Improve your English!

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