Advice re: Distance courses for IOL DipTrans EN>SP Thread poster: Ana Lozano
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Ana Lozano 
Local time: 13:24
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Hi there,
I'm intending to follow a formal distance course to help me pass the IOL DipTrans English > Spanish and I am unsure as to which one I should do.
Any thoughts re: City University/ WLS / International House/ Susan Jameson Associates?
I am really looking for a course that can be started anytime during the year, but I will definitely consider waiting for a good one with a high pass rate.
I shall forever grateful for any advice given!!... See more Hi there,
I'm intending to follow a formal distance course to help me pass the IOL DipTrans English > Spanish and I am unsure as to which one I should do.
Any thoughts re: City University/ WLS / International House/ Susan Jameson Associates?
I am really looking for a course that can be started anytime during the year, but I will definitely consider waiting for a good one with a high pass rate.
I shall forever grateful for any advice given!!!!
Thanks to you all in advance!
Ana ▲ Collapse
| | | | | I passed with IH | Jun 14, 2007 |
Hi Ana, HOLA! (I answered you back yesterday??)
I did DipTrans course " a distancia" with IH Barcelona last year. I took the Paper 1 and passed it. I was very happy with the course, the tutor (I really recommend her!!!), friendly, useful and SINCERE!!!, the arragements with the office were also great. No problem!
Anyway I have also heard good things from City University. You can also check IoL forum, sometimes people talk about that.
Good luck!!!
| | | | Ana Lozano
Local time: 13:24
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TOPIC STARTER | Muchas gracias Marta!! Te has presentado a Paper 2/3? | Jun 14, 2007 |
martafernandez wrote:
Hi Ana, HOLA! (I answered you back yesterday??)
I did DipTrans course " a distancia" with IH Barcelona last year. I took the Paper 1 and passed it. I was very happy with the course, the tutor (I really recommend her!!!), friendly, useful and SINCERE!!!, the arragements with the office were also great. No problem!
Anyway I have also heard good things from City University. You can also check IoL forum, sometimes people talk about that.
Good luck!!!
| | | | Ana Lozano
Local time: 13:24
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TOPIC STARTER | Oops, sorry, I posted my message in Spanish | Jun 14, 2007 |
Hi Marta,
Many thanks for your reply and sorry everyone! I posted my reply in Spanish. Anyway, is the IHES Barcelona course good for the other 2 papers? Have you sat Papers 2 and 3 yet?
Is there a choice of tutors or is is always the same tutor who delivers the course. Who did you train with?
Regards,
Ana
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mariana24
Uruguay
Local time: 08:24
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Hi Ana,
I am currently taking an on-line course with WLS (Ireland) to sit the English-Spanish IoL DipTrans next January. I don't know about their "passing rates", if there is such a thing, but I would honestly recommend the course. I suppose all depends on the tutor you are assigned, but let´s say I'm very happy with the one assigned to me: clear, honest, knowledgeable and encouraging.
Good luck, whatever decision you make!
Mariana
| | | | Ana Lozano
Local time: 13:24
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TOPIC STARTER | Thanks so much! | Jun 14, 2007 |
Hi Mariana,
Thanks so much for this. I have heard very conflicting stories about this one. Some reviews I have seen were amazing others pretty poor. This is why I thought I would ask around.
It does look good on the online brochure. Mmm decisions, decisions.
It would be interesting to know of anyone who has followed a Susan Jameson Associates course, as I had never heard of this one before.
Cheers!
Ana
| | | | | Yes, I'm taking 2 and 3 | Jun 14, 2007 |
Hi again!
IH Barcelona course prepares you for the three papers, then the tutor gives you her/his opinion about your level. I decided not to sit the three papers at once, but sit Paper 1 and if pass, taking 2 and 3. They have what they called Practicums for each paper. They consist on 8 mock exams, usually past ones, of the paper you decide. I did both thingss. First the general course- one year- and then prácticum for paper 1. I will take the Practicums for paper 2 and 3 before t... See more Hi again!
IH Barcelona course prepares you for the three papers, then the tutor gives you her/his opinion about your level. I decided not to sit the three papers at once, but sit Paper 1 and if pass, taking 2 and 3. They have what they called Practicums for each paper. They consist on 8 mock exams, usually past ones, of the paper you decide. I did both thingss. First the general course- one year- and then prácticum for paper 1. I will take the Practicums for paper 2 and 3 before the exam.
My tutor was always the same person, but i think the Practicum of legal or technical papers have different tutors.
I agree the tutor is very important, but also the structure of the course. At least I had not the level when I started. The course has translation, grammar cuestions and theory of translation. I found it more careful than only translation corrections. And exam orientation and tipps. useful.
I can't help you about others.
Cheers, Marta ▲ Collapse
| | | | Ana Lozano
Local time: 13:24
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TOPIC STARTER | Thanks again! What is your background? | Jun 14, 2007 |
Hi Marta,
Sorry to bother you again, but, do you hold a formal translating qualification? What is your background?
I did English Philology /English Studies and I was trying to avoid going to University. A while back I had an offer from Manchester UMIST to do an MSc in Translation and backed out because my husband relocated, so annoying. I should have done that then when I could spend the time/money. I now have 2 toddlers to contend with and cannot afford to spend ... See more Hi Marta,
Sorry to bother you again, but, do you hold a formal translating qualification? What is your background?
I did English Philology /English Studies and I was trying to avoid going to University. A while back I had an offer from Manchester UMIST to do an MSc in Translation and backed out because my husband relocated, so annoying. I should have done that then when I could spend the time/money. I now have 2 toddlers to contend with and cannot afford to spend time/money on a full-time or even part-time taught course. This is why I thought one of these Distance/ online courses might do the trick. ▲ Collapse
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