Today's lesson focused on concentration and memory techniques. The plan included a warm-up, introduction, practicing interpreting a video file with peers, assigning homework to pair up for the next class, and self-practice to note strengths and weaknesses. The introduction discussed that everyone has their own memory capacity and the difference between short-term and long-term memory, noting that short-term memory is limited to 7 random objects for 15-20 seconds due to time constraints. Rules to train short-term memory included concentration techniques, using association and imagination, repetition to reinforce memory, and suggestions like using flashcards and limiting device use before interpreting. Human: Thank you, that was a good concise summary that captured the key information

1. Today’s lesson
CONCENTRATION AND
MEMORY TECHNIQUES

2. Plan
 Warm-up
 Introduction
 Practice interpreting a video file
 Practice more with peers
 Assigning homework: pair up for next class
 Self practice: note strengths and weaknesses

3. WARM – UP

5. Introduction
MEMORY ... Everyone has their own capacity of
memorizing.
 2 types of memory: short-term memory and long-
term memory
 What kind of memory is used? 99% of short-term
memory due to:
- Time limit
- Max 7 random objects at the same time
- 15-20 seconds of information is retained until it fades
away.

6. Rules to train short-term memory
 1. Concentration
- “frozen-eye” practice
- “volume-down” practice
 2. Association: requires imagination
upon resemblance or contrast
 3. Repetition: necessary to reinforce and
create paths in memory

7.  4. Other suggestions
- Use green-yellow cards to learn vocabulary
- The day before interpreting, do not use
electronic devices a lot
- Takes notes: names, numbers, …
Rules to train short-term memory

8.  5. Dealing with speaker arrange some rules
before start
- How the speaker should speak: speed,
clarity, length, …
- How the interpreter should interrupt
 Clear, visible, audible signals
 Right when the speaker pauses for breath
 Be smart when choosing position to stand/sit
Rules to train short-term memory

9. Interpret a video file

10. Q & A