A Growing Community of Interpreters

"In December 2022, I found myself at a crossroads, uncertain about my career path and feeling lost. Though I had some volunteer interpreting experience with nonprofit organizations, I lacked formal training in professional interpreting. That’s when I met Teachers Ma and Mu, whose guidance transformed my journey.

In the spring of 2023, I enrolled in their consecutive and simultaneous interpreting courses. I was immediately struck by their exceptional professionalism and mastery of interpretation skills. Both teachers have an extraordinary ability to identify their students’ strengths and weaknesses with precision, offering constructive feedback and unwavering encouragement to help us grow. Their dedication to our advancement, both in skill development and exam preparation—was evident in every lesson, delivered without reservation.

Teachers Ma and Mu were always approachable, patiently answering my questions anytime, anywhere, with prompt and insightful responses. Through their mentorship, I was introduced to the professional world of interpreting, gaining the confidence and skills needed to succeed. I am now pursuing my court interpreting exams and working as a full-time freelance interpreter, primarily for USCIS office interviews and DOJ EOIR courts. I’ve been deeply honored to receive compliments from judges and counsels on my interpreting skills, professionalism, and ability to control rhythm during proceedings. I owe these achievements to the invaluable guidance and support of Teachers Ma and Mu.

What sets Teachers Ma and Mu apart is their humility and integrity. They never exaggerate their abilities or the accomplishments of their academy, as true professionals embody modesty and a commitment to excellence. Their genuine approach and dedication to their students’ success make them exceptional educators and mentors. I am forever grateful for their impact on my career and highly recommend their training to anyone aspiring to excel in the field of interpreting."

— Zoe Ni (Los Angeles)

Judicial Council Court Interpreter Candidate

DOJ EOIR Immigration Court Certified Interpreter

USCIS Freelance Interpreter

"回首这一路的成长，我由衷感激 Mia 老师和马老师的指导与无私帮助。如果没有他们的培训课，我很难想象自己能顺利通过考试，进入法庭翻译行业，并成功获得全职工作。

起初，我对法庭翻译行业了解甚少，不知道如何有效学习备考，也不清楚未来的职业方向。因此，Mia 老师的指导尤为珍贵。从培训，考试到求职，她始终在关键时刻给予最有力的支持。

备考阶段，Mia 老师的用心让我至今难忘。她认真批改作业，细致修改译文。在发现我的交替传译较弱后，她特意与马老师商量，为我制定针对性练习方案，并亲自听作业，不断调整，直到达到理想效果。我严格按照建议练习，最终顺利通过考试，拿到法庭翻译证书。

那段时间，周末的培训课成了我最充实、最期待的时光。老师倾尽心力，每堂课内容丰富实用，学生们听得意犹未尽，下课后仍恋恋不舍。这不仅是一门课程，更是与一群志同道合者同行的旅程。老师们殷切的期望每一个学员都能通过考试。

取得证书后，我仍对行业的实际操作感到迷茫，老师们继续毫无保留地传授经验，耐心解答疑问，帮助我增强信心，最终成功拿到政府全职工作。

回顾这一路，选择老师们的培训课，是我最正确的决定之一。Mia老师助学生迈过考试门槛，马老师的培训课将带领学生在行业中持续学习进步。此外，两位老师还为拿到证书的学员，推荐工作机会，帮助新人快速积累经验，在实战中成长，这一点更让他们的结合堪称完美。”

— Lu, S (Northern California)

"A teacher is a lifelong learner who lights the way for others, helping them discover their own potential and purpose.

In my heart, Tracy and Mia are what true teachers are all about. They have never forgotten why they teach, to educate and inspire.  They give it their all, and have dedicated themselves working to open our minds and show us new possibilities. They keep it real with us too,  reminding us that dreams don't work unless you do. Thanks to them, we didn't just learn how to prepare for the exams, but also got a taste of the challenges and rewards we'll face in the real workplace.

Starting a new career is tough, and it's easy to doubt yourself. But having Tracy and Mia lead the way made all the difference. They helped clear the fog, so we could take that first big step with more confidence.”

— Betty Guan (Vancouver, Canada)

尊敬的 Mia 老师、Tracy Ma 老师：

您们好！我衷心感谢两位老师在“法庭翻译培训中心”期间对我的悉心指导和耐心教诲。通过您们系统而专业的培训，我不仅提升了语言表达与法律知识的运用能力，也在实际口译技巧、案例分析和职业操守方面获益良多。

在备考安省司法局认证口译员考试的过程中，您们的循循善诱与无私分享让我更加坚定了信心与方向。今天能够顺利通过考试，正式成为安省司法局认证粤语口译员，这份成就离不开两位老师的辛勤付出与悉心培养。

再次感谢您们的耐心指导、专业精神与无私奉献。我将继续秉持专业与敬业的态度，在今后的口译工作中不断精进，不负师恩。谨致最诚挚的谢意！

祝身体健康，桃李满门！

此致

敬礼！

Zhongwen (Larry) Zhu

Fully Accredited Cantonese Interpreter

Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario, Canada

"When I first started my journey of becoming a certified court interpreter, feeling overwhelmed was an understatement when going through all the information about this profession, the test, and how to prepare for it. It’s intimidating to hear how rigorous the test is, and I had no idea where to start. Today, I can confidently say that choosing The Chinese Court Interpreters’ training program was the best decision I made, not only for test preparation, but also for continuously improving my skills and broadening my career path.

Beyond the precise study strategies and comprehensive materials, what impressed me most was the professional yet highly personalized attention each teacher gave to every student. They provided encouragement to build confidence, set strict standards to push us to practice, and applied a meticulous approach to prepare us to the fullest. Their support extends far beyond the classroom, guiding you every step of the way.

The path to becoming a court interpreter is undoubtedly challenging, but I am convinced that this program is a wise and valuable investment of both time and money. I am grateful to have found these mentors and fellow students while working toward my goal, and I have every confidence that I will succeed one day.”

— Dora Li (San Francisco, CA)

Before taking this course, I felt overwhelmed by the thought of the state court interpreter exam. I've been bilingual my whole life, and had been working in the legal community for some time, but the expansive legal terminology and intense pressure of the exam felt completely out of reach. 

Tracy and Mia were both incredibly knowledgeable and supportive the entire time. Their real-world experience as court interpreters shone through in every class – they provided practical example scenarios and training that helped deepen my understanding of legal interpreting. The courses offer a solid foundation, with structured practice sessions for sight translation, consecutive, and simultaneous interpreting. For even more personalized feedback, I also signed up for their one-on-one classes, and I have to say that was one of the best programs I’ve attended. During our private classes, Tracy and Mia were able to pinpoint and remedy my exact issues, from improving my note-taking technique during consecutive interpretation to easing my nervous hesitation when interpreting in simultaneous sessions. We worked through authentic, difficult legal material that was tailored to my pace and my language pair.

After completing the program, I went into my exam feeling calm and well-prepared. The class gave me the skills and confidence to not just face the test, but to pursue a professional career with a clear sense of purpose. From a personal standpoint, I also broadened and developed my own vocabulary in two languages, and came away from these classes with a renewed sense of purpose and professionalism.

I am confident in the program and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to deepen their legal knowledge or take on a challenge in the interpreter exam, no matter their experience level.

— Charlie Cheok (Los Angeles, CA)

"Before taking Tracy and Mia's courses, I had already spent one and a half years doing research and building up my mental preparation. Becoming a qualified court interpreter was a clear career goal for me, but due to being abroad and the time zone difference, I kept hesitating and couldn't make a decision to enroll in any course.

After communicating with Tracy multiple times, she shared her experiences as a professional court interpreter. She emphasized that while the job is not easy, it can be very rewarding if done well. Through these conversations, I became even more confident that this was the right path for me, and I finally made the decision to join the course.

My learning experience can be summarized into three key points:

1. Court interpreting requires a strong command of specialized vocabulary; it's not just about being good at English.  

2. As a court interpreter, one needs a strong mindset, as each courtroom setting can be different and challenging.  

3. Once you obtain the court interpreter certification, there are many job opportunities available, which can help achieve a good balance between work and personal life.”

— June Ni (Shanghai, China)