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Consecutive or Simultaneous

When two people who speak different languages ​​need to communicate with each other, and neither of them knows the other’s language, what service will they need to make their meeting a success? 

Interpretation.

Interpretation is practically an immediate oral translation. In this scenario, you can call a person who speaks both people’s languages ​​to help them. We are that person whenever you face a language barrier between people who want to communicate without problems.

This is the service you will need if you are going to have a business meeting with other people from another country, or if you are going to present in a large conference room to more than a hundred people.

In these cases, the barrier to effective communication is linguistic and translational due to language differences. An interpreter works as a mediator to help you cross linguistic, cultural, and conceptual differences with any other person in any type of meeting, forum, conference, and more.

Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation

What service do you need?

During consecutive interpretation, the interpreter listens to the entire speech or a large part of it and takes notes of the most important points. He or she then reproduces in the second language (the language of the audience) what he or she has heard. So after the speaker finishes his or her remarks or a part of his or her speech, the interpreter translates that part.

The number of words to be interpreted depends on the speaker’s preference. Some will say a few sentences, allowing time for the interpreter to translate them halfway through the speech.

You may choose consecutive interpretation for your small events or meetings, whether formal or informal. These occasions include communication events of a more conversational nature, for example, medical consultations, job interviews, press conferences, media meetings, legal proceedings, and any other type of small-scale meetings. This mode of interpretation takes longer due to the nature of the transmission of words from one person to the other and to the interpreter. If time is not of concern, this may be your option to facilitate communication at your event.

If time is of great importance, then you should consider simultaneous interpretation.

During simultaneous interpretation (also known as conference interpretation), your audience hears the interpretation of the original speech in real time at the same time as the speaker speaks. You can choose the simultaneous interpretation option for international conferences, training forums, long presentations, keynote speeches, and more.

Simultaneous interpretation is usually carried out in rooms equipped with communication devices, receivers, headphones, and microphones.

The experience of interpreters in Dubai is unmatched.

As you know, Dubai has established itself as one of the most important centers for conventions, meetings, and conferences. At Elaph, we have a team of experienced interpreters in Dubai. Our team of interpreters can translate any language you can imagine and we would be more than happy to meet your needs to the highest standards. Our team of interpreters will provide you with an accurate and faithful representation of your guests’ original speeches. Our interpreters will do whatever is necessary. For example, they may deviate slightly from the literal translation of the original speech to provide a more efficient and understandable interpretation. They can add additional information about the context if necessary.

However, our interpreters are aware of the fact that they are only mediators and should not interfere with the communication event. No matter how big your event is, you only have to call us to access our translation services. Just give us a call!

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