Fundamentals of Note-Taking for Consecutive, OPI/VRI Interpreters

Interpreting between two languages is a complex process. It involves constantly using your short term memory and note-takings skills to jot down crucial information, that you are expected to interpreting accurately and completely. As interpreters, we are constantly listening, processing, storing and retrieving information back and forth between both languages.

Having a good note-taking system in place is essential, whether you do interpretation face to face o over the phone. Fundamentals of Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreters is a comprehensive and practical course designed for interpreters, trainers or anyone interested in improving their note-taking skills and techniques.

During this live webinar you will learn about:

The incremental note-taking spectrum approach.
Debunking myths and misconceptions about note-taking.
Common pitfalls when taking notes.
Setting up the tone for effective note-taking.
Effective Listening
Understanding the message structure
Short vs long term memory.
Memory processing, storage and retrieval.
Coordination of Listening and Note-taking.
Chunking techniques in note-taking.
The 7 Fundamental Rules of Note-Taking
Presentation and delivery of information.
Note-taking techniques for Video Remote Interpreters.

The course also includes professional recordings based on an incremental approach, to help candidates develop their note-taking system at their own pace. During this live webinar, students will have the opportunity to practice and develop their note-taking system using real life scenarios.

You will be able to learn: