The conference

Multiple Select

What are one of the doubts that we, as interpreters, have to clarify when we arrive at the conference?

• Language

• Ask for a comfortable chair

• Type of interpretation

• Check for air conditioning

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of quality interpretation?

• a) Conveying the speaker's messages accurately.

• b) Speaking with elegance and precision.

• c) Adding personal reactions to the speech.

• d) Expressing oneself clearly and vividly.

Draw

Good interpretation is similar to what other profession?

Multiple Choice

What is the most important responsibility of an interpreter?

• a) Being loyal to the audience.

• b) Revealing personal reactions to the speech.

• c) Changing the speaker's message.

• d) Being loyal to the speaker.

Multiple Choice

What is relay interpretation?

•  It is a simultaneous interpretation technique in which a interpreter (pivot) knows the target language and another language that will work as a link for the interpreter who will convey the message to the source language.

• It is a consecutive interpretation technique in which a interpreter (pivot) knows the source language and another language that will work as a link for the interpreter who will convey the message to the target language.

• It is a simultaneous interpretation technique in which a interpreter (pivot) knows the source language and another language that will work as a link for the interpreter who will convey the message to the target language.

Fill in the Blank

The ___ carries a great responsibility because in addition to offering a quality interpretation, they must consider the ___ of their colleagues and to be as helpful and clear as possible...

During conference interpreting, some mini-
crises may arise that affect the quality of the
interpreting and the interpreter must know

how to respond to them.

3.6 Crisis management

solutions

Comunication

Turning off your microphone

(Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conferénce [AIIC], 1999)

Multiple Choice

______ during a conference interpretation is an extreme action for when circumstances do not allow for a quality interpretation.

• Invent the speech

• Turning off the microphone

• Stop the conference

• Ignore part of the speech.

3.7 CONTACT WITH

DELEGATES

Effective communication.
Do not monopolize your delegates’ attention.
Be loyal to your peers.
Confidentiality.
Be aware of their behaviour inside the booth.

(Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conferénce [AIIC], 1999)

Open Ended

Imaginary situation: You are an interpreter who was hired by Bad Bunny to help him interpret a date with Kendall Jenner. Ventaneando found out and offers you a hundred thousand dollars to tell her what they talked about on her date. What would you do?

Conclusion

​Conference interpreting is a demanding profession that requires extensive training and ongoing professional development. As such, it is essential that interpreters have access to high-quality training programs and opportunities to hone their skills.

REFERENCES

Association Internationale des Interprètes de
Conferénce [AIIC]. (1999, December 1). Practical guide
for professional conference interpreters. AIIC.
Retrieved February 22, 2023, from
https://aiic.org/document/547/AIICWebzine_Apr2004_
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eters_EN.pdf