Tango Translations

Simultaneous Interpreting

The interpretation occurs while the source language speaker speaks, as quickly as the interpreter can formulate the spoken message to the target language. Simultaneous interpretation is used in various situations such as business conferences, ceremonies, any situation where there is not pause between each statement allowing time for the interpreter to relay information to the audience. The interpreter sits in a sound-proof booth, speaking into a microphone, while listening with earphones to the speaker's source language message. The listeners, who wear headsets, listen to the interpretation at the same time the speaker speaks.

Consecutive Interpreting

This kind of interpretation often occurs in small business meetings and informal meetings. The interpreter speaks after the speaker has finished an idea, a sentence or a phrase. Normally, the interpreter sits or stands beside the speaker, listening and taking notes as the speaker progresses. When the speaker finishes speaking or pauses, the interpreter consecutively renders the message in the target language as though he or she were making the original speech.

Whispered interpreting

The interpreter sits or stands next to the small intended audience, whispering a simultaneous interpretation of the matter at hand; this method requires no equipment.