Types of Interpreting
Professional interpreters can earn good money translating a source language into another language for a target audience. The two most common classifications require different skill sets.
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Simultaneous interpreting
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Simultaneous interpreting is a bit misleading. While the translator is almost instantaneously delivering the information, they must wait on the subject or verb in the sentence to be sure they are clearly representing the speaker`s intentions.
Simultaneous skills
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Because of the short time frame and the complexity of language, a simultaneous interpreter must be quick-thinking and decide on the most likely interpretation and follow it through. To spend unnecessary time agonizing over the speaker`s phrasing could amount to losing important information in the next sentence.
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Simultaneous needs
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Simultaneous interpretation is usually done with headphones and a microphone and used in group discussions or conferences. The interpreter usually has the benefit of seeing the speech in advance.
Consecutive interpreting
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Consecutive interpreting involves the speaker delivering the speech in their source language and then pausing after complete thoughts so that the translator can interpret the idea to the audience. Thus, consecutive translating is more likely to be paraphrased.
Consecutive use and meaning
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Consecutive interpreters generally take notes and develop their own shorthand to accurately reflect the speaker`s meaning. Consecutive interpreting usually occurs in courtrooms or small business meetings.
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