Interpreter in action

[@toniwildcarrots]

What a clear demonstration of the work you do. Congratulations!

[@TranslationsInc]

Toni Littlejohn Thank you, Toni!

[@realinohio]

I do not have that much memory to do a long consecutive interpretation like that. I like simultaneous the best

[@TranslationsInc]

Dear The Latin Samurai, sorry for the delayed response. Short-term memory for consecutive interpreting is developed through training and practice. That was how I have acquired and improved my consecutive. I have also found that developing that mode has helped improve my simultaneous. Good luck!

[@joemckellar1785]

wow this is really clear and concise :) I am currently in my 2nd year of M.A in Interpreting and Translating, and this video has really helped clarify some things for my studies

[@rogermole4972]

Do you only need to study the language you plan to translate?

[@YukineNakayume]

Thank you very much for sharing this useful video with the world :D I'm starting my studies for a specialization in Consecutive Interpreting (from English and German to Italian and viceversa) and... David, you're really, really skilled! Thank you, 20/20 Translations, Inc.! Thanks to David, I finally got the chance to watch such a practical video about CI: your work skills let me see even more deeper into CI. Thank you again, good luck with your work! By a future English and German (to Italian and viceversa) consecutive interpreter :D

[@appatheskybison1846]

Dang that lady talks way too much for one part, I'd be like Slow down

[@PamelaVillanueva1805]

could you please share more of this kind of videos? they are very useful for my Spanish lessons.

[@cool-user-782]

video is great, thanks for sharing! , i'm planning to become interperter and translator!

[@TranslationsInc]

Thank you, Kireina!

[@1943stone]

So cool, I wanna be an interpreter

[@TranslationsInc]

Thank you! +1943stone

[@SANov61]

Es mi sueño ser intérprete, me parece algo genial y único! Además esta técnica/método que usa el hombre en el video es muy útil y se ve que te sirve bastante.

[@TranslationsInc]

¡Gracias por su comentario, SAN torski, y espero que logre su sueño de ser intérprete!

[@SANov61]

Gracias, ojalá que sí!

[@FranciscoAGG]

oh marvelous video, gracias por compartirlo. Yo también me preparo para ser intérprete, verte como intérprete en acción fue muy impresionante y motivador para mí. Muchas gracias.

[@charlieempresario7759]

awesome note-taking technique, what's it called and how can I learn it?

[@TranslationsInc]

Dear charlie empresario, sorry for the delayed response. Thank you for the compliment. The technique is called notetaking for consecutive interpreting. There are many courses available. If you want to become a professional interpreter and have a strong command of the technique, my advice would be to pursue formal studies in interpreting (and/or translation). My formal training helped me get a good start in this field and has served me well for my continual professional development. Kind regards

[@raresg1860]

I was wondering if it is ok to clarify some things before beginning a consecutive interpretation, like asking both parts to try and use short sentences and speak slowly when possible.

[@TranslationsInc]

Hello, Rares G. Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, you can. It is an art, though. The key is to help all parties involved understand how doing so will be mutually beneficial.

[@Summerwithana]

What major would you recommend for someone who wants to be a Japanese-English interpreter? I'm not sure if I should major in communication or Japanese.

[@jimenamolina4974]

impressive!!

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Jimena Molina Thank you, Jimena!

[@pierrerealestate]

+20/20 Translations, Inc. Love this video!! How can I get certified to do this? I live in the Dominican Republic and I don't think we have an institution that certifies.

[@TranslationsInc]

+Pierre Diaz. Hi Pierre, you might try the Suprema Corte de Justicia de la República Dominicana. But in any event, it is a good idea to pursue a formal course of study in translation/interpretation, preferably towards an advanced degree. Best of luck!

[@lopedevega2947]

es muy interesante, les felicito por su profesionalidad, saludos desde España

[@TranslationsInc]

¡Muchas gracias, Lope de Vega, y saludos desde Denver!

[@lopedevega2947]

es la magia de internet, saludarse en la distancia, mucho éxito !

[@1andonlyzara]

Is it required that you learn shorthand to be an interpreter?

[@TranslationsInc]

Hi Zachary. Thank you for your curiosity. Although it may look like I'm doing shorthand in the video, the technique you observed is actually known as notetaking for the consecutive mode of interpreting. This is a system which helps interpreters recall speech in one language and convey it into another language accurately and completely. Shorthand, by contrast, is used to record a spoken statement in the same language. Consecutive notetaking is not required to be an interpreter. However, without this technique, it is much more difficult to recall long statements or questions and then render them into another language. That is why formal programs of study in interpreting require students to learn this specialized type of notetaking.

[@madrilena1904]

That´s a bit more chuchotage than simultaneous, isn´t it? Interesting video presentation.

[@ivanzq21]

nice, I terpreted too, I did my best, but I forgot somethings I cant memorize a lot neither can´t write faster... I should learn some techniques words. to do so...

[@jonathanhernandezzarate5820]

Wonderful!

[@TranslationsInc]

Jonathan Hernandez Zarate Thank you, Jonathan!

[@wedadabdulkarim4922]

Great video

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Wedad Almekhlafi Thank you, Wedad!

[@rogermole4972]

How much languages do you need to learn to become an interpreter? I speak english and would like to translate Japanese.

[@TranslationsInc]

Dear RogerMole, sorry for the delayed response. The number of languages you need to know will depend on your career goals. If you want to work for an international organization like the UN, I believe you need your native language plus two foreign languages. Otherwise, your native language plus one foreign language can be enough (as in my case). However, while foreign language fluency is important, it is only the first step toward becoming an interpreter. Ideally, one should also pursue formal studies in interpreting (and/or translation) to learn how to be an interpreter. My formal training was very helpful to getting a good start in this field and has served me well for my continual professional development. Kind regards.

[@rogermole4972]

20/20 Translations, Inc. Thank you