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Strategies for New Interpreters 1. Introduction Interpreting work is truly challenging to a newcomer in this field; however, it becomes an enjoyable game when you know how to play it. This course is going to share some current handful of strategies that are preferably used in the different environments. Interpreting work is universal, so some strategies presented in this course might be beneficial for other new interpreters in different environments. 2. Strategies 2.1 Before 2.1.1. Language and its usage. The interpreter should keep on improving his linguistic knowledge of both the source language and the receptor language through reading and/or listening to discourse genres available from different sources of information, like books, the Internet, television, radio, etc. The interpreter should search for an appropriate, accurate, and natural way of using both the source language and the receptor language by asking and observing how native speakers using their language in real-life situations.  2.1.2. Psychological Readiness The interpreter must have an I-can-do-it feeling. He must trust his own linguistic and non-linguistic abilities by saying to himself: Go and Just Do It! No one is perfect at first This inner force will strongly encourage him to walk up on stage with full self-confidence.  The interpreter should assume that nobody else in the audience knows English and/or Chinese. This is to avoid a feeling that somebody on the floor will identify the mistakes he may make. This is also to increase self-confidence and to decrease anxiety. 2.1.3.Cross-Cultural-UnderstandingThe interpreter must make an effort to understand the differences and similarities between English and Chinese. This will guide an interpreter on the right track of a culture. For example (only mentioning two out of many aspects): Eye contactEach interpreter should know that most Chinese do not always keep their eye contact with the audience or listeners when speaking, whic