The complete simultaneous
interpreting service
With more than 30 years
experience of interpreting at the highest level,
thebigword is well practised at
delivering exceptional interpreting services.
Simultaneous Interpreting
Also known as conference
interpreting, simultaneous interpreting is used for large
conferences, business meetings, media launches and live TV
broadcasts, and when two or more languages are in use. The
interpreter translates into the target language while simultaneously
listening to and comprehending the next sentence. As such,
simultaneous interpreting is an extremely demanding method of
interpreting.
Given the concentration levels
required to listen and interpret at the same time, professional
interpreters work in teams of two, alternating every 20 or
30 minutes. We therefore supply two interpreters for each language
required.
Simultaneous interpreting can
require a large amount of equipment. Interpreters usually works
in a sound proofed booth with microphones and headphones or with a
portable interpreting system to ensure total concentration. As part
of the simultaneous interpreting package, thebigword is happy to
supply all the equipment required to make the interpreting sessions
a complete success. For large conferences we even provide an
interpreting team leader to act as a contact between the
interpreters and the client.
Whispered
simultaneous interpreting may be more suitable for smaller venues
where only one listener needs the speaker's words interpreting. This
is a “low tech” form of simultaneous interpreting where it is
possible for a single interpreter to work alongside the listener
without technical aids.
thebigword
can tailor the perfect simultaneous interpreting services to you.
Contact us now
to discuss your ideal interpreting package or find out more about our
interpreting services.