Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Sho, Gillies..

Taylor & Francis

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:\n\n--an updated chapter on speech analysis \n--new chapters on comparisons and links \n--revised example speeches and notes \n--a summary of other authors' note-taking guidelines for comparison and reference (Part III). \nThe author uses English throughout \u2013 explaining how and where to locate material for other languages \u2013 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 int.