Organising events using interpreters can be daunting for the uninitiated. In this article I give you some inside information and tips to help make your event a success.

Of the three different categories of interpreting (the other two being Consecutive Interpreting and Facilitating Interpreting), Simultaneous Interpreting is by far the most demanding.  

A minimum of 2 interpreters are required for continuous service of more than a couple of hours. This comes as a shock to most people. Why do we need 2 people? Surely the interpreting company is just trying to sell us extra interpreters? (more…)

Simultaneous interpreters provide high end interpreting services for international conferences. One person speaks and many listen through headphones. Simultaneous interpreters sit in a sound-proof booth and interpret in real-time.

Simultaneous interpreting is highly skilled work requiring many years of experience and subject matter expertise. To be successful, events requiring simultaneous interpreters need careful planning and specialist equipment.

Warning: We can’t stress enough the importance of using experienced simultaneous interpreters. As simultaneous interpreting is a real-time skill, there are no second chances once the moment is lost. If you do not have the budget to engage simultaneous interpreters, we urge you to consider whether a Consecutive Interpreter would suffice rather than attempt to cut corners and have your event ruined.