COGNITIVE FEATURES OF LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE IN SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING

Abstract

This article examines the cognitive features of language interference in the process of simultaneous interpreting. It analyses the main categories of interference, such as phonological, lexical, syntactic and semantic, as well as the cognitive strategies used by interpreters to minimise its impact. Using cognitive load theory and the inhibitory control model, the study shows how translators manage their working memory and attention resources during real-time translation. It also highlights cultural interference and the role of neuroscientific approaches, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and evoked potentials (ERPs), in understanding the neural basis of interference. The article contributes to the development of effective methods for training interpreters to improve their accuracy and productivity, and analyses methods and strategies for minimising interference in simultaneous interpreting.

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