Types and Usage of Interpretation
This page explains the types and forms of interpretation we offer. Through hearing your needs and the purposes of business, Brainwoods interpretation services provide you interpreters and interpretations best suited for you.
Types of Interpretation
There are three types of translations as follows. You will choose one or more ways according to your usage and size. In our interpretation services, we offer you interpretations which are best for your needs.
| Types of Interpretation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous Interpretation | The interpreter speaks at the same time as the speaker, so the speaker doesn't have to stop. It demands advanced skills and a great deal of mental stamina, so if continuous interpretation is required, simultaneous interpreters normally work in pairs, alternating every 10 to 15 minutes. This interpretation is usually used for international conferences, with interpreting equipment. |
| Whispering | If there are only one or a few people who need the interpretation, the interpreters communicate in a quiet voice so as not to interrupt the conversation. This method is used for small conferences and business negotiations. |
| Consecutive Interpretation | The speaker is advised to stop after a couple of sentences or minutes, depending on the content of the speech. Once the speaker stops, the interpreters interpret the message. It requires twice the usual time since the interpreters need to repeat the same messages in another language. |
How Many Interpreters Will You Need?
The number of interpreters are decided depending on the types, usage and speciality of the interpretation. This chart shows you how many people you require for one conference or one room.
| Types of Interpretation | Number of Interpreters | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous Interpretation | 2-3 | Conferences (International Conference etc.), Broadcast, Press Interviews, Seminars/Training, etc. |
| Whispering | 1-2 | Conference (with few people who need interpretation), Business Negotiations, Seminars, Training, etc. |
| Consecutive Interpretation | 1-2 | Business Negotiations, Attendant, Seminar, Training, etc. |
Usage of Interpretations
Depending on the usages and situations, we classify interpretations as follows.
| Usage/Situation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Conference | This interpretation supports communication among attendees with various mother tongues. It usually requires a wide range of knowledge, terms and expressions and a high standard of interpretation skills. |
| Business Negotiation | This interpretation supports business negotiations such as buying materials, making contracts of licenses, etc. The interpreters checked the backgrounds and details of the products or services beforehand. |
| Attendant | Attendant is simple interpretation for guides and receptions in exhibitions, guides in driving service, etc. The guide can be a beginner at interpretation. Not suitable for most important occasions. |
| TV/Video Conference | This interpretation offers you a service to interpret the conversation in a distant place, using a TV/Video conference system. |
| Sound | For telephones, Skype, and other vocal messages. |
| Broadcast | This interpretation is used for broadcasting, like TV and radio. There are two types of this usage, one is to interpret emergency reports or live programs simultaneously, and the other is to interpret celebrities and the like in programs. For the latter, it sometimes is interpreted in a consecutive way. |
| Voiceover (For video) | Voiceover is the method of recording interpretation voices over the original sound. You can use this service in the case of not preparing a translation script. |
About the Interpreting Equipment/Conference System
In international conferences and symposiums with various scales, we use interpreting equipment to deliver the vocal interpretation to specific attendees. We sometimes set a booth for interpreters so that we can offer you stable services. Please check the details of the equipment in "Interpreting Equipment Service". Please feel free to contact us about other fields and categories of business.