Attention Candidates Taking the Oral Exam This Week

If you’re sitting for your interpreter’s oral exam in the coming days, first let me say: congratulations. Reaching this point means you’ve invested hours of study, practice, and dedication—you’ve already accomplished something important.

Here are a few reminders to carry with you:

1. Trust your training. You’ve done the work. Let your practice guide you.

2. Focus on meaning, not words. Examiners want to hear a smooth, accurate rendering of ideas—not a perfect word-for-word copy.

3. Breathe. A calm pace helps with clarity and memory. Silence used wisely is more professional than rushing.

4. Stay ethical. Impartiality, accuracy, and professionalism matter just as much as fluency.

5. Visualize success. Walk in with the mindset that you belong in that room—you’ve earned your seat.

Remember: passing the exam isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing consistency, skill, and readiness. You’ve got this—now go carry the weight of words with confidence.