Organization and content of interpreting lessons

“Game method” as a method of teaching consecutive interpreting. 
Recently, in many areas of science, there has been a restructuring of practice and 
methods of work, in particular, various kinds of games are becoming more 
widespread. The game method is sometimes used in teaching consecutive 
interpreting. The lesson imitates the situation of oral translation: for example, an 
interview or a conversation between two foreigners through an interpreter. Native 
speakers are, as a rule, involved as educational “speakers”.

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However, this method is not often used in translator training systems, because 
it requires large teaching costs. And if the translator managed to participate in several 
of these classes - his happiness. This will facilitate his entry into professional 
activities. 
The teaching potential of the game method has long been recognized. Many 
scientists working on foreign language teaching methodology have correctly noted 
the effectiveness of using the game method. This is due to the fact that the game 
expresses any person's abilities to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes 
suddenly. Gaming activity's psychological mechanisms are based on the individual's 
basic needs for self-expression, self-affirmation, self-determination, self-regulation, 
and self-realization. Gaming activity serves the following purposes in human 
practice: 
- game therapy (overcoming various difficulties arising in other types of life);
- game therapy (identification of deviations from normative behavior, self-
knowledge during the game);
- game therapy (identification of deviations from normative behavior, self-
knowledge during the game);
- game therapy (identification of deviations from normative behavior, self-
knowledge during the game);
- game therapy (identification of deviations from normative behavior 
- self-realization (discovery of hidden abilities and opportunities);
- interethnic communication (universal assimilation of common socio-cultural 
values);
- socialization (inclusion in the system of social relations). The game method 
in teaching consecutive interpreting is used in the following cases: 
- as a stand-alone method for mastering a specific topic;
- as components (often very important) of another method.
The game is always tense in terms of emotional and mental strength, as well 
as decision-making ability. The players’ mental activity is heightened by their desire 
to answer these questions. The student's ability to communicate in a foreign language 

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is also a plus. As a result, we can conclude that the game method offers a wealth of 
learning opportunities. 
The game method has the feature that everyone in the game is on an equal 
footing. It is possible for almost every student, including those who do not have a 
strong command of the language. Furthermore, a student with limited language skills 
can emerge as the game’s first player: resourcefulness and ingenuity are often more 
significant than subject knowledge in this situation. A sense of equality, an 
atmosphere of enthusiasm and joy, and a sense of task feasibility all allow students 
to overcome the timidity that prevents them from freely using foreign words in their 
speech, reducing the risk of mistakes. Positive effect on learning outcomes. The 
content of the speech is absorbed before you know it, the satisfaction grows, and the 
students can already talk to everyone on an equal footing.