# What information should I provide when requesting for an interpreter?
Source: https://www.lafit-trans.com/en/faq/interpreting/what-information-should-i-provide-when-requesting-for-an-interpreter/
Accurate event details turn an enquiry into a realistic quotation
Interpreting depends not only on the languages, but also on the format, programme, participants, equipment and conditions on site or online.
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Information about an interpreting assignment supports two connected assessments: which format fits the event and what team, preparation and technical environment it requires. An initial description can include only the details already known. La Fit Trans structures the remaining questions around the actual case, allowing an early idea to develop into a clear organisation plan and a specific quotation.
The language combination covers the languages spoken and understood by the participants as well as the direction of interpreting. A bilateral meeting will often need both directions, while a conference may have one principal language and several language channels. Approximate numbers of speakers, listeners and parallel groups help determine whether one interpreter is sufficient or whether a team is required.
The date, starting and finishing times, venue and programme define the actual commitment. The type of event, length of its separate sessions, scheduled breaks, movement between locations and any remote participation also matter. If the interpreting format has not yet been selected, a description such as business meeting, training course, notarial procedure, conference or accompaniment provides a sound basis for comparing consecutive, simultaneous and whispered interpreting.
Technical parameters are particularly important for simultaneous, online and hybrid events. Room capacity, available booths, microphones, receivers and sound system, the online platform, language channels and interpreter access show what can be used and what may need to be supplied. For remote participation, clear audio and a stable connection are part of the working environment, while recording arrangements and special access rules are clarified in advance.
The subject, agenda and reference materials give interpreters the professional context they need. Presentations, scripts, lists of names and positions, terminology glossaries, previous editions and working documents support consistent treatment of specialised concepts. Where content is confidential, access and delivery times for the materials can be agreed so that preparation remains aligned with the organisation of the event.
From these parameters La Fit Trans determines the suitable format, number and profile of interpreters, equipment, preparation time and related organisational costs. Where relevant, the quotation can separate interpreting, equipment, technical support, travel and additional services. The price and scope are therefore based on the real event, while details that are not yet final remain clearly identified for later confirmation.
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### [How can I make a request for interpretation?](https://www.lafit-trans.com/en/faq/interpreting/how-can-i-make-a-request-for-interpretation/)
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### [How far in advance should I call to request interpretation?](https://www.lafit-trans.com/en/faq/interpreting/how-far-in-advance-should-i-call-to-request-interpretation/)
There is no single universal minimum lead time for requesting an interpreter. An earlier enquiry widens the choice of suitable professionals and leaves time to coordinate the programme, preparation and equipment. A date...
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