Pivot Interpretation in the United Nations System: a Hybrid Regime

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• Ian Newton Some would maintain that conference interpretation is most successful when exercised, from several passive languages into a mother tongue. That approach is not always possible:, certain UN official languages must be serviced by bi-directional interpreters offering relay to, all other members of the team. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages, but can, the two systems co-exist effectively within the same teams of interpreters? Muallif
• Chief Interpreter Some would maintain that conference interpretation is most successful when exercised, from several passive languages into a mother tongue. That approach is not always possible:, certain UN official languages must be serviced by bi-directional interpreters offering relay to, all other members of the team. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages, but can, the two systems co-exist effectively within the same teams of interpreters? Muallif