Interpreting is a complex field of studies. This required basic course is aimed to: 1. enlighten the students about the history and types of interpreting and their distinct features. 2. cultivate in the students the abilities required for basic interpreting, such as reading aloud, active listening, memory retention and retrieval, and expression skills. 3. help students get into the habit of extensive reading and train their logic of thinking and stage manner (how to overcome stage fright) through basic interpreting skills. 4. teach Chinese-English number conversion, short CI and sight translation techniques.