That is what I observe and I consider this focus to be attention.
But the thing is, the focus does not switch completely, it just leans. It’s like you’re standing and shifting your weight from one foot to another, but still you never stand on one foot, you merely adjust the distribution of weight. And it takes explicit effort to keep the two threads coherent, you never “let go” of one completely.
As far as I know, the ability isn’t “natural” (or is rare) -- it needs to be developed and trained.
As to exercises, not sure. There are classes which teach simultaneous interpreting, but you probably need to be bilingual to start with.
But the thing is, the focus does not switch completely, it just leans. It’s like you’re standing and shifting your weight from one foot to another, but still you never stand on one foot, you merely adjust the distribution of weight. And it takes explicit effort to keep the two threads coherent, you never “let go” of one completely.
As far as I know, the ability isn’t “natural” (or is rare) -- it needs to be developed and trained.
As to exercises, not sure. There are classes which teach simultaneous interpreting, but you probably need to be bilingual to start with.
Well, thankfully I am bilingual (my first language is Greek). Will check out the techniques they are using. Thanks!