Survival Kit

Interpreting in real-life environments is rarely about language alone.

In medical appointments, public service settings, or high-pressure situations, interpreters often face a different challenge — maintaining structure and control in communication.

This short guide introduces one simple system designed to help interpreters stay in control, even when situations become chaotic.

Instead of focusing only on vocabulary, the approach presented here shifts attention to managing communication flow — a key factor in effective interpreting.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE

• a practical communication system
• real-life context
• a simple but effective approach you can use immediately

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Thomas Thomassen is a professional interpreter working in medical and public-sector environments.

He is the creator of The Interpreter Workflow™, a system designed to help interpreters work more effectively in complex, real-world situations.

Interpreter Survival Kit™