Introduction to Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting

The book presents the basic notions a conference interpreter should be acquainted with: types of interpreting, interpreter’s qualities and skills, working conditions, characteristics of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, note taking in consecutive interpreting, techniques of simultaneous interpreting, the main difficulties, interpreters face, tips for novice interpreters, the Effort Model, interpreters’ codes of ethics and conduct. It also includes several exercises meant to develop interpreters’ skills and to prepare for consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.