Diplomatic Breaking Point
As the embassy's on-call interpreter, you're thrust into a life-or-death crisis when armed militants storm the building demanding the release of political prisoners. With no formal negotiation training, you must navigate complex linguistic and cultural barriers while translating between the militant leader and embassy officials. One mistranslation could cost lives.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Embassy Interpreter (Farsi-English)
Conversation Partner
Commander Rashid Al-Khalil
Setting
Embassy's crisis communication room, illuminated only by emergency lighting and security monitors
Location
American Embassy, Tehran
Learning Objectives
Maintain accurate translation between parties without escalating tensions
Identify and navigate hidden diplomatic subtext and cultural nuances
Successfully negotiate release terms while keeping all hostages safe
About This Scenario
As the embassy's on-call interpreter, you're thrust into a life-or-death crisis when armed militants storm the building demanding the release of political prisoners. With no formal negotiation training, you must navigate complex linguistic and cultural barriers while translating between the militant leader and embassy officials. One mistranslation could cost lives.
How It Starts
“«به سفیر بگو که صبر ما محدود است.» (Tell the ambassador our patience has limits.) *The security feed shows armed men in tactical positions*”
This is how Commander Rashid Al-Khalil's greeting will start.
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