CPI Interpretation Modes and Memory Techniques Flashcards
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What is the primary characteristic of simultaneous interpretation?
Answer: The interpreter renders the message in the target language while the speaker continues talking
Simultaneous interpretation involves rendering the message in the target language in real time with only a brief lag behind the speaker.
What equipment is typically used for simultaneous interpretation in conference settings?
Answer: Interpreter booths, headsets, and audio relay systems
Conference simultaneous interpretation requires soundproofed booths and audio relay systems to deliver interpretation to listeners.
Why do simultaneous interpreters typically work in pairs during long sessions?
Answer: To rotate every 20–30 minutes due to high cognitive fatigue
Simultaneous interpretation is cognitively demanding, and teams rotate frequently to maintain quality and prevent fatigue-related errors.
What is 'ear-voice span' (EVS) in simultaneous interpretation?
Answer: The time lag between hearing the source and producing the target language
Ear-voice span is the deliberate delay of typically 2–5 seconds between receiving the source message and producing the interpretation.
What does 'anticipation' mean as a simultaneous interpretation strategy?
Answer: Using grammatical and contextual knowledge to predict how an utterance will end
Skilled interpreters use linguistic patterns and context to predict utterance endings, reducing lag and improving fluency.
In simultaneous interpretation, what is the 'compression' technique?
Answer: Condensing verbose speech into shorter equivalent expressions without losing meaning
Compression allows interpreters to keep pace with fast speakers by using more concise target language expressions.