On this page you will find a brief introduction to some of the more useful texts published on consecutive interpreting. This page is work in progress, so if you have found something you think should be here drop us a line.
Conference Interpreting – a student’s practice book
Andrew Gillies
A compilation of tried and tested practical exercises which hone the sub-skills that make up successful conference interpreting. Includes section on how to organise practice sessions out of class.
Read a review of this book at the Interpreter Diaries
Lesen Sie ein Rezension dieses Buches bei der MDÜ – Fachzeitschrift für Dolmetscher und Übersetzer
Put together by senior UN intepreter James Nolan, offers some good strategies for simultaneous interpreting and interesting exercises to practise the same strategies. You will need Fr, En and Es in your combination to use all the examples though. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 are most useful.
Interpreting: From Preparation to Performance. Recipes for practitioners and Teachers, Compiled by
Csilla Szabó et al, British Council, Budapest. ISBN963 20 6409 7
Being a successful interpreter
Jonathan Downie
A practical guide to improving your work and professional life.
Articles
Effektives Selbststudium – Schlüssel zum Erfolg in der Dolmetscherausbildung
Heine, Manfred (2000) In: Kalina, Sylvia et al. (eds) Dolmetschen: Theorie, Praxis, Didaktik. St. Ingberg: Röhrig, 213-229.
Simultaneous Interpretation with “Training Wheels” Karla Déjean Le Féal
A Deliberate Practice Approach to Skill Development
By Rachel E. Herring in the ATA Chronicle