The Importance Of Pre-task Preparation In Simultanieous Interpreting

Simultaneous interpreting (SI) means interpreters listen and speak concurrently while using the special equipment--a set of headphones and microphones, sitting in the booth which is soundproof, and need to hold the spoken message while simultaneously formulate and articulate the translated message. Simultaneous interpreting is an essentially complex multi-task activity. As a result, pre-task preparation is of great importance to interpreters. Basically, pre-task preparation is combined by the accumulation of knowledge, targeting preparation for the conference and the preparation in the booth.