Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting

"Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course" serves as a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering note-taking skills. The system is built on a variety of proven methods that are straightforward to learn, reliable, and effective. Each chapter introduces a specific technique, supplemented with examples, tasks, and exercises. The second edition has undergone significant updates, featuring an enhanced chapter on speech analysis, new sections focusing on comparisons and connections, and revised example speeches and notes. Additionally, it includes a section summarizing other authors' guidelines on note-taking for reference and comparison. The author consistently uses English while providing insights on accessing resources in other languages, which establishes a solid foundation for professionals engaged in conference or consecutive interpreting across any language pair. This approachable guide is particularly beneficial for student interpreters, professionals aiming to refine their skills, and instructors seeking innovative note-taking teaching strategies.