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This study examines the role of bilingualism, multilingual experience, and cognitive flexibility training in the development of interpreting aptitude. The research analyzes theoretical works in interpreting studies and cognitive linguistics, as well as practical training methods used in interpreter education. The results show that students with bilingual or multilingual backgrounds demonstrate better performance in interpreting tasks, especially in simultaneous interpreting, where fast processing and mental flexibility are required. The study also shows that special exercises designed to develop cognitive flexibility can significantly improve interpreting skills.
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