Consecutive Interpreting from English

by Carol J. Patrie

Make greater progress in a shorter time learning how to accurately transfer messages to a target language with Consecutive Interpreting from English. This excellent study set provides you with a sequence of exercises and videotaped English source materials to develop your skill in consecutive interpreting. Videotaped samples of spontaneous spoken English feature a variety of speakers to sharpen your comprehension. Improve your self-awareness and self-confidence with the Five-Step Follow-Up, which includes a way to determine the impact of errors on interpretation. Develop independent and accurate self-monitoring skills, which every highly skilled interpreter must have. Exercise materials progress from easy to more difficult within each unit. Topics include:History and Uses of Consecutive InterpretingIntralingual ExercisesErrors in InterpretationListening PhaseNote-taking and AnalysisMemoryReformulationMonitoring and Correction Use this innovative step-by-step approach to hone your skill in comprehending, transferring, and reformulating the message without the pressures of simultaneous interpreting. Gain confidence and proficiency in consecutive interpreting and you are likely to be more accurate and less fatigued when interpreting conversations or lectures. You will also be more prepared to move on to the more demanding challenges of simultaneous interpreting. Carol J. Patrie; Study Set: (2004) Book: 181 pages; soft cover; DVD: 100 minutes; audio; closed captioned Not returnable once opened.

181 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004