Applying for a Language Certification Exam
A candidate inquires about the requirements, registration process, and preparation resources for a professional language certification exam (e.g., ATA certification, NAATI accreditation) at a language institute.
一名考生在语言学院咨询专业语言认证考试（如美国翻译协会认证、澳大利亚翻译资格认证局认证）的要求、注册流程和备考资源。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
inquire
To inquire means to ask for information about something, often formally. Use it when seeking details, like 'I want to inquire about a job.'
询问意味着询问有关某事的信息，通常是正式的。在寻求细节时使用，例如 '我想询问一份工作。'
eligibility
Eligibility refers to whether someone qualifies for something, like an exam or job. It's useful in formal contexts, such as 'Check the eligibility requirements first.'
资格指的是某人是否符合某事的要求，比如考试或工作。它在正式场合很有用，例如“请先检查资格要求。”
requirements
Requirements are the necessary conditions or qualifications needed for something. Common in applications, e.g., 'What are the requirements for this course?'
要求是某事所需的基本条件或资格。在申请中常见，例如，“这个课程的要求是什么？”
professional experience
Professional experience means work-related skills and time spent in a job field. It's key for resumes or certifications, like 'I have five years of professional experience.'
专业经验指的是与工作相关的技能以及在某个职业领域花费的时间。它对简历或证书至关重要，例如“我有五年的专业经验。”
registration
Registration is the process of signing up for an event, course, or exam. Often online, as in 'Complete the online registration form.'
注册是报名参加活动、课程或考试的过程。通常在线进行，例如“完成在线注册表格”.
lead time
Lead time is the period of time needed before an event starts, like preparation time. Useful for planning, e.g., 'The lead time for the exam is two months.'
提前期是事件开始前所需的时间段，如准备时间。有助于规划，例如，'考试的提前期是两个月。'
preparation resources
Preparation resources are materials or tools to help study for a test. Practical for learning, such as 'Use these preparation resources to get ready.'
准备资源是帮助备考的材料或工具。适用于学习，例如‘使用这些准备资源来准备。’
comprehensive
Comprehensive means complete and covering all aspects. Use it to describe thorough courses, like 'This is a comprehensive guide to the exam.'
全面的意味着完整并涵盖所有方面。使用它来描述彻底的课程，比如‘这是考试的全面指南。’
pitfalls
Pitfalls are common mistakes or dangers to avoid. Helpful in advice, e.g., 'Watch out for these pitfalls in translation work.'
陷阱是常见的错误或需要避免的危险。在建议中有帮助，例如“在翻译工作中要注意这些陷阱。”
brochure
A brochure is a small printed booklet with information, like ads for courses. Request one when needing details, such as 'Can I have a brochure?'
小册子是一种小型印刷手册，包含信息，如课程广告。当需要详细信息时请求一份，例如“我能要一份小册子吗？”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm here to inquire about the professional language certification exams you offer.
This polite opening sentence introduces your purpose when visiting a service. It's useful for starting inquiries; note the structure 'I'm here to [verb] about [topic]' for formal requests.
这个礼貌的开场句在访问服务时介绍你的目的。它有助于开始咨询；注意结构“I'm here to [动词] about [主题]”用于正式请求。
What specific information are you looking for today?
This question helps clarify a customer's needs in service settings. It's practical for customer service; uses 'what specific [noun]' to narrow down details, encouraging precise responses.
这个问题有助于在服务环境中澄清客户的需求。它在客户服务中很实用；使用 'what specific [noun]' 来缩小细节范围，鼓励精确的回应。
Could you tell me about the eligibility requirements?
A polite way to ask for details on qualifications. Great for applications; the modal 'could you' softens requests, and it's a common pattern for seeking information: 'Could you tell me about...?'
一种礼貌地询问资格细节的方式。非常适合申请；情态动词 'could you' 使请求更柔和，这是寻求信息的一种常见模式：'Could you tell me about...?'
There isn't a strict degree requirement, but professional experience is highly recommended.
This explains conditions without mandating them. Useful for giving advice; contrasts ideas with 'but' and uses 'highly recommended' to suggest strongly without requiring.
这解释了条件而不强制它们。有助于给出建议；用'but'对比想法，并用'highly recommended'强烈建议而无需要求。
Yes, nearly the entire registration process is online through the ATA website.
This confirms a process and describes it. Helpful for guiding registrations; 'nearly the entire' means almost all, a useful phrase for approximations in explanations.
这确认了一个过程并描述了它。有助于指导注册；'nearly the entire' 意味着几乎全部，是解释中近似值的有用短语。
We recommend registering at least two to three months in advance.
Advice on timing for events. Practical for planning; 'at least [time] in advance' is a common expression for preparation periods, using 'recommend' for suggestions.
关于事件时机的建议。实用规划；'至少[时间]提前' 是准备期的常见表达，使用 'recommend' 表示建议。
Do you offer any preparation resources or workshops here at the institute?
Asks about available help for studying. Essential for learners; uses 'do you offer' for services, and 'any' with plural nouns like resources to inquire broadly.
询问学习可用的帮助。对于学习者至关重要；使用 'do you offer' 表示服务，并使用 'any' 与如 resources 之类的复数名词来广泛询问。
That sounds perfect! Could I get a brochure or more information on the prep course?
Shows enthusiasm and requests materials. Useful for positive responses; 'that sounds perfect' expresses approval, followed by a polite request with 'could I get'.
表现出热情并请求材料。有助于积极回应；'that sounds perfect'表达认可，随后是用'could I get'的礼貌请求。
Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
A closing question in service dialogues to check for more needs. Standard in customer service; polite and open-ended, using 'is there anything else' to invite further questions.
服务对话中的结束问题，用于检查更多需求。在客户服务中是标准；礼貌且开放式，使用‘还有什么别的’来邀请进一步问题。