A very practical guide to diplomatic interpreting in the 21st century, based on my years of experience assisting Latin American delegations visiting the United Kingdom. A very practical guide to diplomatic interpreting in the 21st century, based on my years of experience assisting Latin American delegations visiting the United Kingdom. WELCOME! is organised around the four building block Pillars of Diplomatic Interpreting: 1. Interpreting Skills 2. Add-on Skills 3. Interpreter Role 4. Interpreter Profile Each Pillar seamlessly links together offering you a blueprint to effective diplomatic interpreting in the 21st century.