Today’s lesson

CONCENTRATION AND MEMORY TECHNIQUES

Plan

Warm-up Introduction Practice interpreting a video file Practice more with peers Assigning homework: pair up for next class Self practice: note strengths and weaknesses

WARM – UP

Introduction

MEMORY ... Everyone has their own capacity of memorizing.

2 types of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory

What kind of memory is used? 99% of short-term memory due to:

- Time limit- Max 7 random objects at the same time- 15-20 seconds of information is retained until it fades

away.

Rules to train short-term memory

1. Concentration- “frozen-eye” practice- “volume-down” practice 2. Association: requires imagination upon

resemblance or contrast 3. Repetition: necessary to reinforce and

create paths in memory

4. Other suggestions- Use green-yellow cards to learn vocabulary- The day before interpreting, do not use

electronic devices a lot- Takes notes: names, numbers, …

Rules to train short-term memory

5. Dealing with speaker arrange some rules before start

- How the speaker should speak: speed, clarity, length, …

- How the interpreter should interrupt Clear, visible, audible signals Right when the speaker pauses for breath Be smart when choosing position to stand/sit

Rules to train short-term memory

Interpret a video file

Q & A