During the first week we will spend a total of 50-60 minutes interpreting.
Our first recommendation would be to find a video you yourself would enjoy. Think back to a topic that has sparked your curiosity last year or maybe a topic you would like to explore a bit deeper. Try to find a YouTube video or a podcast with it – just like you would when preparing for an event. Before you attempt the challenge we would suggest you prepare a bit: brush up on vocab, revise your glossary and read an article or two about it. Then, when you’re ready, find a video and get down to interpreting.
However, if you are pressed for time this holiday season, we at the 30/30 Challenge have pre-selected videos you can work with. Feast your eyes on the list
You are also welcome to go to https://speech-repository.webcloud.ec.europa.eu/ and find a shorter speech – the search shouldn’t take longer than 5 minutes
🇬🇧🇺🇸English
Topic: History; Speaker: Sarah Paine; pace: medium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l3Sa8ImGFQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbkO84MsmyM
Topic: Economics, Speaker: Rory Sutherland, pace:medium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6XgR6WsqV4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_aHLSFf9qg
Topic: AI and Translation, Speaker: Anthony Pym, pace: medium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6jLzP9cgh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFnrMh_3Ys (note: low quality microphone — great material to practice with if you struggle with RSI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08qM9vP0QX0
🇫🇷French:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYpoG69z_Vg