Foreword1. Introduction What Is an Interpreter? What Is Conference Interpreting? The Context of the Conference Interpreter's Work Definitions and Examples Used in this Book2. The Basic Principles of Consecutive Interpreting Understanding Analysis Analysis of Speech Type Identification of Main Ideas Analysis of Links Memory Re-expression3. Note-taking in Consecutive Interpreting Practical Points for Note-taking What to Note How to Note Abbreviations and Symbols The Language in Which to Note When to Note How to Read Back Notes4. Simultaneous Interpreting The Acoustic Difficulties of Simultaneous Interpreting The Technique of Simultaneous Interpreting When to Start Speaking ? Reformulation The Salami Technique Efficiency in Reformulation Simplification Generalization Omission (Under Duress) and Fast Speakers Summarizing and Recapitulation Explanation Anticipation What if I Make a Clear Mistake? What if the Speaker Makes a Mistake ? Avoiding Committing Yourself Metaphors and Sayings Using 'Pat phrases' Intonation, Stress and Pauses Numbers 'Retour' Relay Concluding Remarks on Simultaneous Technique5. The Pleasure of InterpretingGlossaryFurther ReadingIndex
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