CCL CCL Vocabulary and Terminology 2

Question 1

What is the meaning of 'consecutive interpreting' as required in the CCL exam?

Accepted Answer

The interpreter listens to a segment of speech, then renders it in the target language

Answer

Consecutive interpreting involves waiting for the speaker to pause before delivering the interpretation in the target language.

Question 2

In a CCL interpreting scenario, what does 'target language' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The language into which the message is being interpreted

Answer

The target language is the language into which the interpreter translates the original (source language) message.

Question 3

Which term describes interpreting that conveys the full meaning of the source message without adding or omitting information?

Accepted Answer

Faithful interpretation

Answer

Faithful interpretation preserves the complete and accurate meaning of the source message without distortion.

Question 4

What is a 'colloquialism' and why is it challenging in CCL interpreting?

Accepted Answer

An informal expression that may not have a direct equivalent in the target language

Answer

Colloquialisms are informal expressions that often lack direct equivalents, requiring interpreters to find culturally equivalent phrasing.

Question 5

When interpreting, what does 'semantic equivalence' mean?

Accepted Answer

Conveying the same meaning in the target language, not just the same words

Answer

Semantic equivalence means the interpretation carries the same meaning as the original, even if different words or structures are used.

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