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Secrets of simultaneous interpreting split attention
- 1. secrets of simultaneous interpreting part 1 : split attention in under 90 seconds by marina stubinski MA DPSI AITI EU accredited interpreter speaker and lecturer
- 2. in simultaneous mode, the interpreter gives a rolling, live interpretation using audio equipment (there is no time to look up words in a dictionary!) 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 3. for the interpreter to listen and speak at the same time, ‘split attention’ is required this specialist, perishable skill is taught at postgraduate level and must be exercised regularly 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 4. mastering split attention requires at least one year of practice. why? in normal speech, listening stops. activating both to a high level is a slow and exhausting process 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 5. teaching methods vary. all should include: 1)recording practical exercises for reflection 2) using a variety of topics and including names, numbers, slow and fast speakers 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 6. 3) copious background reading 4) self-monitoring: one ear remains uncovered 5) preparing strategies for typical pitfalls 6) repeat, repeat, repeat 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 7. this training requires high concentration and motivation coping with the stress of the resulting ‘cognitive load’ proves too difficult for many beginners 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 8. as well as excellent understanding of the foreign language, interpreters must be very articulate in their own first language a broad vocabulary is vital. amateurs are quickly exposed! 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 9. are you using simultaneous interpreters? here are a few tips for achieving good results… 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 10. 1 give your interpreter as much preparatory material as possible nobody can know everything about every subject 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 11. 2 your speech should be spontaneous (not read out), spoken slowly with short sentences 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 12. 3 if you must read a speech, give a copy to the interpreter before the event or be prepared for omissions! the dense nature of prepared speeches makes simultaneous interpreting very difficult 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014
- 13. look out for more from this series! 01/13/15 by marina stubinski 2014 comments to marina stubinski : www.germanitalian.co.uk