Consecutive

Consecutive interpretation is the method of choice in the field of conferences involving a single speaker and a large audience. (press conferences, private meetings, interviews, hearings..) The interpretation takes place “consecutively” to the speaker’s remarks: the interpreter sits next to the speaker and translates the speech during relatively short intervals incorporated within the presentation. This technique adopted by the interpreter envisages notes taking, use of keywords, abbreviations, graphical symbols and drawings, the technical assistance of the interpreting booths being unavailable. The reproduction of the speech may be complete or partial, depending on the context and the requirements of the client: this method takes time and can considerably prolong the length of the meeting, even doubling it.