Consecutive Interpreting

Consecutive interpreting is one of the multiple types of interpreting there is. Many would say that this is the most commonly offered of all the interpreting services. While simultaneous interpreting is often used during a presentation or conference, it’s often used for televised services such as a television debate or political summit. Something like that is important and the content communicated during the speech needs to be very concise. More commonly, consecutive interpreting is chosen. It may take a bit longer for the communication to occur but allows the interpreter a chance to absorb the material while the speaker presents a chunk of a speech and then the interpreter can communicate more effectively. With simultaneous interpreting, many would say there is more room for error.

Another form of interpretation is whisper interpreting. This is most common with a small group of people such as one or two individuals. When a speech or presentation is given where the vast majority of the audience speaks the language of the speaker, whisper interpreting could be done in a quiet corner of the room. Very skilled interpreters perform simultaneous and whisper interpretations because they need to communicate as quickly as the speaker talks without missing anything important.

A common use for whisper interpreting is also when a person requires an escort in a foreign country. A whisper interpreter will often escort them and help them through either simultaneous or whisper interpreting. If you are looking for any type of interpreter, there are many individual and agency offerings available both locally and online.

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Online interpreting services are very common. Many companies use an interpreter for video conferencing when they do a global web cast. In many cases consecutive interpreters will participate in various countries. These types of interpreters are also used in a bilingual organization such as a company with an office in the U.S and in Latin America. It’s also common in countries like Canada that have English and French speaking citizens. In a consecutively interpreted presentation, the speaker will either speak both languages consecutively in divided sections or they will speak one language and pause so that the interpreter can repeat what they have just said in an alternate language.

Companies who offer interpreting also will often work in translation as well. They might translate documents, manuals, websites and other written material. They could also provide phone interpreting services where they speak to your international customers for you as a first point of contact. There are also services that exist where a translator will pre-screen documents for you before they go to a more specialized interpreter as casual documents may require less expertise than something such as a serious complaint or legal issue.

When choosing a company or professional individual to deal with, choose someone who is eager to demonstrate their skills by providing testimonials or references as well as information about their credentials. Most professional interpreting or translation individuals are also going to provide you with a signed non-disclosure agreement for your peace of mind. Whether you use consecutive interpreting services and other linguistic services regularly or only on occasion, finding a professional company to deal with can help you immensely in your business.