Interpreter in action

David L. Lauman, Spanish interpreter at 20/20 Translations, demonstrates consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.

[toniwildcarrots]

What a clear demonstration of the work you do.  Congratulations!

[realinohio]

I do not have that much memory to do a long consecutive interpretation like that. I like simultaneous the best

[joemckellar]

wow this is really clear and concise :) I am currently in my 2nd year of M.A in Interpreting and Translating, and this video has really helped clarify some things for my studies

[appatheskybison]

Dang that lady talks way too much for one part, I'd be like
Slow down

[maryam]

video is great, thanks for sharing!, i'm planning to become interperter and translator!

[SANov]

Es mi sueño ser intérprete, me parece algo genial y único! Además esta técnica/método que usa el hombre en el video es muy útil y se ve que te sirve bastante.

[YukineNakayume]

Thank you very much for sharing this useful video with the world :D
I'm starting my studies for a specialization in Consecutive Interpreting (from English and German to Italian and viceversa) and... David, you're really, really skilled! Thank you, 20/20 Translations, Inc.! Thanks to David, I finally got the chance to watch such a practical video about CI: your work skills let me see even more deeper into CI. Thank you again, good luck with your work! By a future English and German (to Italian and viceversa) consecutive interpreter :D

[PamelaVillanueva]

could you please share more of this kind of videos? they are very useful for my Spanish lessons.

[Tayakai]

oh marvelous video, gracias por compartirlo. Yo también me preparo para ser intérprete, verte como intérprete en acción fue muy impresionante y motivador para mí. Muchas gracias.

[charlieempresario]

awesome note-taking technique, what's it called and how can I learn it?

[raresg]

I was wondering if it is ok to clarify some things before beginning a consecutive interpretation, like asking both parts to try and use short sentences and speak slowly when possible.

[Summerwithana]

What major would you recommend for someone who wants to be a Japanese-English interpreter? I'm not sure if I should major in communication or Japanese.

[lopedevega]

es muy interesante, les felicito por su profesionalidad, saludos desde España

[ivanzq]

nice, I terpreted too, I did my best, but I forgot somethings I cant memorize a lot neither can´t write faster... I should learn some techniques words. to do so...

[madrilena]

That´s a bit more chuchotage than simultaneous, isn´t it? Interesting video presentation.

[andonlyzara]

Is it required that you learn shorthand to be an interpreter?

[rogermole]

How much languages do you need to learn to become an interpreter? I speak english and would like to translate Japanese.