Interpreting Methods
We have compiled an overview of the different interpreting techniques. Call us to discuss which interpreting technique might best meet your needs. To give you some background information on how to work with our interpreters we have put together a simple guide How to work with interpreters (pdf file, 52 KB) (Currently only available in German).
Simultaneous interpreting
- The interpreters work in sound-proof booths.
- The interpreters work in a team of two or three per booth and take turns.
- The interpreter’s voice is heard over a headset.
- The interpreter listens and translates simultaneously.
- Benefits: only a minimal time delay, multilingual communication takes place in the background.
- Recommended for: conferences, technical congresses, etc.
Consecutive interpreting
- The interpreter translates once the speaker has finished. This is usually done section by section.
- Benefits: questions from the audience can be translated immediately; no technical equipment required.
- Recommended for: events of up to 90 minutes, such as press conferences, company meetings, etc.
Liaison interpreting
- The interpreter translates sentences or paragraphs back and forth between two or several speakers.
- Benefits: the interpreter can mediate directly; no technical equipment required.
- Recommended for: negotiations
Chuchotage (or "whispered interpreting")
- The interpreter is seated directly behind a maximum of two listeners and interprets simultaneously.
- Benefits: only a minimum time delay; no technical equipment required.
- Recommended for: short events with a maximum of two people requiring a translation.
