Do you sometimes struggle to get
numbers and terminology right while interpreting?


Wouldn’t it be amazing if your computer could help you
with all these pesky bits so you could deliver higher quality interpreting?

Then SPEECH RECOGNITION FOR INTERPRETERS: NUMBERS AND TERMINOLOGY MADE EASY is the course you've been waiting for!

In over 20 video lessons and more than a dozen hands-on exercises, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about cutting-edge speech recognition technology.

Course Contents

Welcome to the course!


Module 1: Introduction to speech recognition

  • How speech recognition works (2:42)
  • Speech recognition for interpreting (3:20)
  • An introduction to voice assistants (3:04)
  • Confidentiality and speech recognition (1:58)
  • Module 1 recap


Module 2: Speech recognition for numbers

  • Why numbers are so hard (Preview this lesson!)
  • A first experiment with numbers (2:05)
  • How to set up your computer for speech recognition (2:35)
  • Speech recognition for numbers with InterpretBank (1:50)
  • How well does speech recognition work for numbers in different languages? (instructions)
  • How well does speech recognition work for numbers in French? (1:25)
  • How well does speech recognition work for numbers in German? (1:04)
  • How well does speech recognition work for numbers in Italian? (1:36)
  • How well does speech recognition work for numbers in Portuguese? (1:01)
  • How well does speech recognition work for numbers in Spanish? (0:49)
  • How well does speech recognition work for other languages? (Recap)
  • How to set up your Mac for speech recognition: Part 2 - Routing audio (3:34)
  • How to set up your Windows computer for speech recognition: Part 2 - Routing audio (3:43)
  • Module 2 recap


Module 3: Speech recognition for terminology

  • The theory behind speech recognition for interpreters (2:06)
  • Speech recognition for terminology (1:13)
  • How well does speech recognition work for other languages (instructions)
  • How well does speech recognition work for terms in French? (3:01)
  • How well does speech recognition work for terms in German? (1:27)
  • How well does speech recognition work for terms in Italian? (1:32)
  • How well does speech recognition work for terms in Portuguese? (2:32)
  • How well does speech recognition work for terms in Spanish? (3:42)
  • How to set up InterpretBank to recognize terminology (4:26)
  • Speech recognition for named entities (2:08)
  • How to connect your laptop in the booth (2:29)
  • Why speech recognition sometimes fails (2:08)
  • Module 3 recap


BONUS MODULE: Automatic subtitling and SightConsec - The next frontier?

  • How automatic live captioning works (2:21) (Preview this lesson!)
  • How to set up Otter.ai for automatic live captioning (4:38)
  • How SightConsec works (1:59)
  • SightConsec in practice: An interview with Lilia Pino Blouin (21:51)
  • Bonus module recap


What's next?

  • Next steps (1:35)
  • Leave a review


Tutorials

  • How to create a glossary in InterpretBank
  • How to import a glossary to InterpretBank
  • How to set up InterpretBank for automatic speech recognition
  • How to set up Loopback and Google Chrome for speech recognition
  • How to set up VoiceCable and Google Chrome for speech recognition
  • How to connect the console and your laptop in the booth


Disclaimer: We’ve done our best to compile accurate and reliable information from this rapidly changing field. We research and test to the best of our availability. However, techforword does not accept any liability if something does not work as expected. As you will see in this course, speech recognition is not right for every setting - yet!

Here's what you'll get when you join

Immediate access to the full course

Tutorial videos showing you how to leverage the power of ASR to support your interpreting

Lifetime access to the course and any updates

A podcast of all lessons to listen on the go

Access to our buzzing student-only community, the techforword lounge

Certificate of Completion for two hours of professional development

Still on the fence?

Check out this demo of speech recognition in action, or enroll in our FREE Getting the right mix: Hassle-free audio for remote interpreting and practice mini-course to see what learning with us is like!

A speech recognition demo
What others are saying about this course

"The “Speech recognition for Interpreters” course has truly revolutionized the way I work.


I knew it was possible to use ASR to enhance my performance as a conference interpreter, but there was always some detail missing when I tried it on my own – which led to frustration and I would give up. Here, I felt as if a caring friend was holding my hand, guiding me step-by-step through an overwhelming forest, which soon became an energizing walk in the park.


I took it 6 months ago, and using ASR during assignment has become second nature now.


I never thought I would get there.


Josh and Alex, you rock!"

Lilia Pino Blouin
Conference Interpreter
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.

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FAQ
  • When does the course start and finish?
    The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
  • How long do I have access to the course?
    How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
  • How long is the course?
    The course includes more than 20 videos and over a dozen interactive activities to walk you through every step of speech recognition for interpreters. You can watch the videos as many times as you wish, and spend as long as you want on the interactive activities. The course usually takes about 2 hours to complete, and is worth 2 continuing education credits.
  • Do you offer student discounts?
    Yes, we offer a 50% student discount. Please send an email with a scanned copy of your student ID to info@techforword.com, and we'll send you a code to take 50% off this course when you register.
  • What device(s) and software do I need to enroll?
    This course is for PC and Mac users. We recommend downloading free trials of InterpretBank and Loopback to test out speech recognition and audio routing features. If you like the programs, you can take advantage of SPECIAL DISCOUNTS we've negotiated just for techforword students.
  • What languages can speech recognition handle?
    The main tool covered in this course, InterpretBank, currently offers speech recognition from English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, and into ... well, pretty much every language under the sun!
  • What if I am unhappy with the course?
    We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
  • Are closed captions available for this course?
    Yes, all of the videos in the course are subtitled.
  • Can I give someone this course as a gift?
    Absolutely! We’re happy to create a gift card you can send to the recipient. Please drop us an email at info@techforword.com to arrange the details.
  • 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!
  • Can I get a certificate for professional development credit?
    Absolutely! After you complete this course, you'll get a Certificate of Completion for two hours of professional development.
  • Can I use my techforword credit on this?
    Sure! Just email us at info@techforword.com, and we'll get you set up!

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