Interpreter Type Comparison ~ London Translations

Interpreter types - Detailed comparison

Attribute	Simultaneous Interpreters	Consecutive Interpreters	Phone Interpreters	Facilitating Interpreters	Comments
Interpreting is in real time	Y	N	N	N	Successful Real time interpreting requires extensive experience. There are no second chances
Suitable for large groups	Y	N	N	N	Simultaneous interpreters are used for international conferences, consecutive and facilitation for smaller groups
Specialist equipment required	Y	N	N	N	Sound proof booths required for simultaneous interpreting
Multiple interpreters required	Y	N	N	N	Individual simultaneous interpreters can only work for a maximum of 30 minutes without a break
Background materials required	Y	Y	Y	N	Better briefs lead to better results
Minimum experience required	5 Years	3 Years	3 years	No minimum	Experienced interpreters produce dramatically better results