Interpreting - questions and answers

Consecutive, simultaneous and whispered interpreting

Interpreting conveys spoken communication between two languages either while a person is speaking or after a complete segment of meaning. Consecutive interpreting suits meetings, negotiations and conversations with pauses, while simultaneous interpreting is designed for conferences and multilingual events and usually involves specialist equipment and a team. Whispered interpreting is an option for a small number of listeners. The suitable arrangement depends on the language combination, subject, number of participants, duration, venue, programme and available preparation materials. Price and team size are determined by these parameters.

Types of interpretation

Types of interpretation differ primarily in the rhythm in which speech is rendered into another language. Participant numbers, language directions, venue and connection method also matter. A conference, accompaniment...

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How much does interpreting cost?

Interpreting does not carry one identical price for every meeting or event. A quotation is prepared after the language combination, format, date, venue and overall duration have been clarified. The relevant time is the...

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Consecutive vs Simultaneous Interpretation

The main difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpretation is when the audience hears the interpreted message. In consecutive mode, the speaker completes a short unit of meaning and pauses while the...

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Consecutive Interpretation

Consecutive interpretation is a form of interpreting in which the speaker pauses after a complete thought and the interpreter then renders it in the other language. While listening, the interpreter analyses the meaning...

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Whispering Interpretation (Chuchotage)

Whispering interpretation, also known as chuchotage, is a form of simultaneous interpreting. The interpreter sits or stands close to the listeners and renders the speech quietly while the speaker continues. There are no...

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Simultaneous interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation renders speech in another language almost at the same time as the speaker. The interpreter hears the source sound through a headset, analyses the meaning and speaks into a microphone after a...

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