Interpretation

Interpretation involves orally conveying spoken language from one human language to another in real-time. Interpreters must possess strong listening comprehension and speaking skills to accurately convey messages between parties. Interpreters work in various settings, including conferences, business meetings, legal proceedings, healthcare facilities, and community events.

Consecutive Interpretation: Consecutive interpretation is a mode of interpreting where the speaker makes a speech (or says a few sentences), the interpreter takes notes, and the interpreter reproduces what the speaker has said for the audience.

Simultaneous Interpretation: Simultaneous interpreting is interpreting done concurrently (at the same time as another speaker). Because it relies less on memory, it is used for longer speeches, though interpreters generally swap out with a partner every 30 minutes or so. This interpreting mode is used in places like international organizations, parliaments, diplomatic bodies, courts, and conferences.

Sign Language Interpretation: This involves the interpreter listening to the speaker and interpreting in sign language at the same time. The interpreter can also observe sign language and convert it into spoken words for the hearing audience.