There are
three types of conference interpretation:
Simultaneous:
In simultaneous mode, interpreters sit in sound-proof booths and listen to the speaker through headphones. Using a microphone, they deliver a running interpretation to meeting participants. Delegates listen to the interpretation through earphones attached to each seat in the room, selecting the desired language by switching channels on the earphone dial.
Consecutive:
In consecutive mode, used on occasion at the United Nations, the interpreter sits at the conference table together with the speakers, takes notes and delivers the speaker’s statement after the speaker has paused.
Whispering (chuchotage):
In whispering mode, also sometimes used for field missions, press conferences and high-level bilateral private meetings, interpreters simultaneously whisper the interpretation directly to a very limited audience.
Relay Interpretation:
Relay interpretation occurs when interpreters work into their main or “target” language from another booth rather than directly interpreting a speech or a statement. For example, English, French, Russian and Spanish interpreters do not interpret directly from Arabic and Chinese, but instead take relay from the Arabic and Chinese interpreters, who work into English or French.
Simultaneous:
In simultaneous mode, interpreters sit in sound-proof booths and listen to the speaker through headphones. Using a microphone, they deliver a running interpretation to meeting participants. Delegates listen to the interpretation through earphones attached to each seat in the room, selecting the desired language by switching channels on the earphone dial.
Consecutive:
In consecutive mode, used on occasion at the United Nations, the interpreter sits at the conference table together with the speakers, takes notes and delivers the speaker’s statement after the speaker has paused.
Whispering (chuchotage):
In whispering mode, also sometimes used for field missions, press conferences and high-level bilateral private meetings, interpreters simultaneously whisper the interpretation directly to a very limited audience.
Relay Interpretation:
Relay interpretation occurs when interpreters work into their main or “target” language from another booth rather than directly interpreting a speech or a statement. For example, English, French, Russian and Spanish interpreters do not interpret directly from Arabic and Chinese, but instead take relay from the Arabic and Chinese interpreters, who work into English or French.
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