Types of interpreting Interpreting can be classified into the following three types according its nature Conference Interpretin会议口译 Personal Interpreting随行口译 Liaison Interpreting联络口译 ● It can be divided into alternating interpretation(交替口译) English Chinese consecutive interpretation(连续/接续/逐步口译) simultaneous interpretation(同声传译) whispering interpretation(耳语翻译) sight/ on sight interpretation(视阅翻译/视译) 2.2 The basic procedures of interpreting Understanding De-verbalization -Re-expression Or as shown in the following meanIng language 1" language 2 Basic qualities required of interpreters A strong sense of responsibility A solid found ation of two languages Profound knowledge Good mem Quick thinking Outstand ing ability of understanding Fluent expression of ideas 3. Improving Active Listening o Main reasons for failure to remember what has been heard a. Insufficient attention is paid to the speaker b. Unfamiliarity with the topic under disci c. Incompetence in the foreign language/languages How to improve active listening a. Enlarge background knowledge b. Ask Wh questions before listening c. Listen to the main ideas of the speech7 Types of interpreting ⚫ Interpreting can be classified into the following three types according its nature: Conference Interpreting 会议口译 Personal Interpreting 随行口译 Liaison Interpreting 联络口译 ⚫ It can be divided into: alternating interpretation （交替口译）English Chinese consecutive interpretation （连续/接续/逐步口译） simultaneous interpretation（同声传译） whispering interpretation （耳语翻译） sight/on sight interpretation （视阅翻译/视译） 2.2 The basic procedures of interpreting: Understanding De-verbalization Re-expression Or as shown in the following: meaning language 1 language 2 Basic qualities required of interpreters: ⚫ A strong sense of responsibility ⚫ A solid foundation of two languages ⚫ Profound knowledge ⚫ Good memory ⚫ Quick thinking ⚫ Outstanding ability of understanding ⚫ Fluent expression of ideas 3. Improving Active Listening ⚫ Main reasons for failure to remember what has been heard: a. Insufficient attention is paid to the speaker. b. Unfamiliarity with the topic under discussion. c. Incompetence in the foreign language/languages ⚫ How to improve active listening: a. Enlarge background knowledge. b. Ask WH questions before listening. c. Listen to the main ideas of the speech