Arabic–English Simultaneous Interpreting… No Booth?! Interpreter in Action

In this special Interpreter in Action episode, I take you behind the scenes of my first-ever live simultaneous interpreting assignment at a real conference. But here’s the twist: 🚫 No interpreter’s booth 🎧 Just me, a headset, and a lot of preparation! This was a smaller-scale conference — a perfect setup for a beginner like me to dive into the world of real-time interpreting under pressure. I walk you through: How I prepared in advance What tools I brought with me How I built my own makeshift “booth” The challenges I faced (like fast speakers and low audio!) My honest self-evaluation and moments I froze 😅 Whether you’re a fellow interpreter, a language student, or someone curious about what really happens in a simultaneous interpreting session, this video has something for you. 📒 Get your notebook ready — I’ll share practical tips at the beginning, and then you’ll watch full interpreter-in-action clips, complete with my setup, slips, wins, and all the behind-the-scenes moments. 🎁 BONUS: I might be choosing one lucky commenter for a free 30-minute 1-on-1 session with me — ask anything about interpreting, career tips, or how to improve your technique. Just comment below! 🎧 My headset during simultaneous interpreting : https://amzn.to/48UdCXB 🎧 My headset commenting in that circle on the right: https://amzn.to/470bP0x 🎧 The simultaneous interpreting software I used: LiveVoice don’t forget to use promo code ALHAN at checkout! 👉 Sign up here: https://livevoice.io/en You’ll receive 10% off all Base Plans for your first 3 months. 💡 When you use my code, you’re also supporting this channel — Thank you! ---------------------------- 📍 Subscribe for more videos on interpreting, language learning, and personal growth across professions. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and hit the notification bell! ---------------------------- 🔗 Connect with me: Website: https://www.alhanrahimi.com/home Instagram:   / alhan.rahimi   Facebook:   / alhanchildrenauthor   ---------------------------- Need a professional website fast? Get your business online in as little as 24 hours with a simple, modern website setup that helps you look credible and start getting customers quickly. Check out the link below to get started. https://www.mainlineweb.com/?ref=allie_r --------------------------------- 🛍️ I share my favorite tools, books, and interpreter gear here (and any other products I might use for self-development): 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/alhanrahimi 🇨🇦 Some items are only on Amazon.ca — here's the list for my Canadian friends https://rb.gy/f0di05 💛 Want to support my work? It helps me keep creating and sharing: 👉 https://rb.gy/m2iprb ---------------------------- Building a global team? Join Deel to hire in 150 countries in minutes without worrying about local laws, opening a new entity, or managing international payroll. https://deel.com/referrals/Alhan-0RbL... --------------------------- Thanks for watching — hope to see you again! #InterpreterInAction #SimultaneousInterpreting #ArabicEnglish #InterpretingTips #LanguageAccess #RealLifeInterpreting #ConferenceInterpreter #BehindTheScenes #InterpreterLife