Custom – Tests

Our custom tests are designed to test linguists who are working for specific clients, in specialist roles. ISL can test language proficiency ISL can create custom tests for many different situations and industries. If you would like ISL to work with you to create a custom test, click here to learn what is involved. Click the test names to…

Custom – Specialism Courses

ISL specialise in creating custom courses which are designed for their specific needs. If you would like ISL to work with you to create a course suited to your needs, click here to learn what is involved. Click the course names to find out more.   Course Name Course Description Length Price Format Afghan Cultural Awareness and…

Experienced – Accredited Courses

These courses are aimed at practicing interpreters who already have an entry level qualification and want to improve their skills to start taking on more complex assignments. The courses are run by Leeds Metropolitan University and are distance learning so you will complete online courses, then  submit assignments to be marked by Leeds Met. tutors. Click…

Experienced – Core Knowledge

These courses cover essential knowledge which you need to be aware of when working as a professional linguist. These courses are the same as the ones which appear under the ‘Introductory’ level, as they are applicable to all levels of linguist. You can view more information on any of the courses below by clicking on…

Experienced – Business Skills Builder for Linguists

The experienced business skills courses build on the knowledge provided in the introductory knowledge so that you have a fuller understanding of how to effectively manage your own business, including how to diversify and sell your product. The experienced business skills courses can be completed individually as stand alone courses or at a discounted rate as a…

Introductory – Software

The introductory software courses allow linguists to learn how to use the software they will need at their own pace. Course Name Course Description Length Price Format thebigword Highly Secure Translation Editor thebigword Highly Secure Translation Editor is a desktop editor that enables translation and transcription of bilingual, audio and scanned source content. It provides unique…

Introductory – Tests

Our introductory tests are designed to help establish your level of language proficiency so that you can check if you meet the criteria to join one of our accredited courses or see if you are at the right level to be a professional linguist. If you are interested in taking any of these tests, complete the form…

Introductory – Specialism Courses

These courses have been written to help you to learn more about a specific subject that you are interested in. At introductory level, they will introduce you to the specialism and cover the basics that you need to know to start gaining experience in your chosen specialism. many of the courses in this section can be taken as part…

Introductory – Skills Courses

These courses are designed to help you to improve the professional skills that linguists need in order to deliver a service of the highest quality. Click the course names to find out more.   Course Name Course Description Length Price Format Emotional Intelligence This course introduces emotional intelligence, explaining what it is the science behind it.…

Introductory – Accredited Courses

These courses represent an entry level qualification which you will be able to use to start working as a freelance interpreter either face to face or over the phone. Look into the course descriptions to learn about the differences between them and choose the best fit for you.   Course Name Course Description Length Price Format…

Introductory – Core Knowledge

These courses cover essential knowledge which you need to be aware of when working as a professional linguist. You can view more information on any of the courses below by clicking on the course name. Course Name Course Description Length Price Format Safeguarding Vulnerable People Explains the safeguarding issues which are likely to impact linguists and…

Honda QA Reviewers Course

What is it? How to QA review Honda translations, how to complete the QA forms and expectations of reviewers. Who is it for? Honda QA Reviewers What is the benefit? Accurate QA’s returned, higher turnover of work, higher quality of work Register/login