Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting (Translation Practices Explained)

Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course is the essential step-by-step guide to the skill of note-taking. The system, made up of a range of tried and tested techniques, is simple to learn, consistent and efficient. Each chapter presents a technique, with examples, tasks and exercises. This second edition has been extensively revised throughout, including: an updated chapter on speech analysis new chapters on comparisons and links revised example speeches and notes a summary of other authors' note-taking guidelines for comparison and reference (Part III). The author uses English throughout - explaining how and where to locate material for other languages - thus providing a sound base for all those working in the areas of conference interpreting and consecutive interpreting in any language combination. This user-friendly guide is a particularly valuable resource for student interpreters, professionals looking to refresh their skills, and interpreter trainers looking for innovative ways of approaching note-taking.

• | Author: Andrew Gillies
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: May 23, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 290 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 113812320X
• | ISBN-13: 9781138123205