Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting

<p><em>Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course</em> 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:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>an updated chapter on speech analysis</li> <p> </p> <li>new chapters on comparisons and links</li> <p> </p> <li>revised example speeches and notes</li> <p> </p> <li>a summary of other authors' note-taking guidelines for comparison and reference (Part III).</li> </ul><p>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. </p>