Simultaneous Interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting is one of the most complex kinds of interpreting. Using special equipment (separate booth for the interpreter, voice communication system, headphones for participants), the interpreter interprets what a person is saying at the same time that they are speaking. Our simultaneous interpreters operate at international conferences, seminars, congresses, etc.
The main advantage of simultaneous interpreting is the time it saves, as the speaker does not need to make pauses for the interpreter and can deliver his speech in a usual tempo. In addition, the speaker can keep the attention of the audience, feel the mood and response of the listeners, and to react adequately to them. Thus, for example, simultaneous interpreting helps to avoid the situations where the listeners, who know the speaker’s language, react quicker than those who do not understand.
The simultaneous interpreter needs to learn in advance the materials to be interpreted. Unlike the ordinary, consecutive interpreting, the simultaneous interpreter does not have a chance to ask the speaker any questions or to think over a difficult phrase; therefore only acquaintance with the materials of the speech will exclude any misunderstandings or omissions.
Usually at least two interpreters are engaged in simultaneous interpretation while replacing each other every 20-30 minutes, as one interpreter is not able physically to interpret continuously for the duration of the event.
Ideal venues for events with a great number of participants are large conference halls, equipped with special equipment for simultaneous interpreting. If such a system is not available at your conference hall we are ready to provide it for your event.
We have a team of qualified and experienced simultaneous interpreters with the best track records and who meet the highest international standards.
