Are you looking for a free tool for interpreting practice? 

One that lets you... 
Listen to the original in one ear and your interpretation in the other?
Zero in on errors by muting your track or the original?
Import a colleague's interpretation and compare it to yours?

Then "Audacity for Interpreters: The free and easy tool for dual-track recording and practice" is for you!

Ready to rock your interpreting practice?  

What you'll learn

Join me and learn to:


Record a speech in Audacity

 Find, download and import practice speeches

Listen back to a speech

Listen back to multiple tracks at the same time

Compare your interpretation to a colleague's


Here's what you get when you join
 20+ bite-sized videos taking you through every aspect of learning how to use Audacity
 Lifetime access to the recording, exercises and any updates
A certificate for 1 hour of continuing education  
Access to our buzzing student-only community, the techforword lounge 
 Certificate of Completion for one hour of professional development

Your instructor

Josh Goldsmith is a UN and EU accredited translator and interpreter working from Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan into English. He splits his time between interpreting, translating, and working as a trainer and researcher focusing on the intersection between interpreting, technology and education. As Founder and Chief Educational Officer of techforword, Josh shares tips about technology, translation and interpreting in conferences and workshops, academic articles, as co-host of the Innovation in Translation and Innovation in Interpreting Summits, and at techforword insiders, the premiere online community for tech-savvy language professionals.


Course contents

Setting the stage

Welcome to Audacity for Interpreters

Before we start

What we'll cover

What Audacity is


How to use Audacity: the Basics

Set up your microphone and headphones

Record, play and pause

Adjust the volume

Jump to a specific spot on the track

Export and share a recording


How to find and download practice speeches

Downloading speeches for practice purposes

Where to find practice speeches

The European Commission's Speech Repository

Using the UN Digital Recordings Portal with Audacity


Dual-track audio 

Import an audio file

Set up dual-track audio recording

Record a second track in Overdub mode

Listen to two tracks side-by-side

Upload a colleague's interpretation and compare it to your own


Q&A

What file formats does Audacity support?

Does Audacity automatically overwrite my audio if I rerecord?

Can I use Audacity for providing feedback, podcasting or voiceovers?


insiders discount 

Members of techforword insiders get a 20% discount on this masterclass!

You'll find your discount code in the insiders community. (Direct link here.)


Not a member yet? Join now for tons of exclusive perks like this one!


What students are saying about our mini-courses

"Great value for money! 

 

I have taken loads of online course on different subjects before and didn't expect much in the beginning. I find that often online courses don't convey much condensed knowledge - this is the first one where I get the impression of "taking a whole lot of stuff home with me" and that I will actually be able to use it next day :-) 


No blabla. Precise, down-to-the-nitty-gritty, valuable expert tips from people who know their area!"

Tina Heise 

FAQ
  • When is the training?
    This is an on-demand course. You get access to the recording as soon as you sign up!
  • How long will it take me to complete this course?
    The lessons are short. Really short. As in...most are about a minute each! You can watch all the videos and will be ready to start practicing with Audacity in under an hour!
  • Who is this training for?
    Whether you're a student or trainer, moving into a new field of interpreting, or adding a new language to your language combination, this training is for you!
  • What if I am unhappy with the training?
    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we'll give you a full refund.
  • Are any discounts available?
    Yes, full-time students save 50% on this course. If you're a full-time student, please email us proof of enrollment for your student discount: info@techforword.com

    Members of techforword insiders get a 20% discount on this course. You can learn more and join the insiders at tfw.rocks/insiders.
  • How long will I have access to the recording and materials?
    You'll get lifetime access to the recording, additional materials, and any updates.
  • Can I get a certificate for professional development credit?
    Absolutely! After you complete this course, you’ll get a Certificate of Completion for one hour of professional development.
  • Can I use my techforword credit on this course?
    Sure! Just email us at info@techforword.com, and we’ll get you set up!
  • Are closed captions available for this course?
    Yes, all of the videos in the course are subtitled.
  • How does the private podcast work?
    It's easy! Sign up, and all lessons will appear in your favorite podcast player in audio format. Perfect for learning on the go!

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