InterpretingWhy do I need an interpreter? Interpreting deals with the spoken word and can take place face-to-face or over the telephone, in a conference or meeting clients. You might need an interpreter for a business meeting, event or exhibition or working with individuals in your community. You can increase your overseas sales, repeat business and customer satisfaction using professional freelance interpreters and interpreting services. Different types of interpreting'Consecutive interpreting' - each speaker pauses after a few sentences to allow the interpreter to convert the speech into the other language. 'Simultaneous interpreting' is used at meetings when the interpreter sits behind the listeners and whispers to them or provides the interpreting remotely via headphones. Telephone interpreting can be a quick, cost-effective solution, with the service generally managed through a central helpline routed to a call centre. For conferences, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniques can be used and often require specialist equipment that needs to be ordered in advance. Planning interpreting assignmentsEstablish a relationship with your interpreter, so that they are familiar with the specialist terminology. Rates can be charged by the hour, half-day or day, with costs based on the demand for the language and the context. Make sure you agree and make allowance for travel expenses, subsistence and accommodation costs.
Interpreting guides
Read the Conference interpreting guide and Interpreting for the public services guide produced by RLN North West. |