Interpreter Service

Prima Language Services……… talking your language

We can provide all types of interpreting services: consecutive – simultaneous – ad hoc etc., whether it’s for multi lingual conferences, board room meetings and negotiations, high profile international social events, court, solicitors or police interviews, social services and medical appointments.

Overview of different types of interpreting services

Consecutive Interpreting
In consecutive interpreting, the interpreter starts speaking after the speaker has finished. Normally the interpreter would be alongside the speaker, listening and taking notes as the speech progresses. The speech would usually be divided into sections. When the speaker has finished or comes to a pause the interpreter reproduces (consecutively) the message in the target language, in its entirety, as though he or she were making the original speech.

Simultaneous Interpreting
In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter will speak while the speech maker is still speaking. Normally this is done using a soundproof booth. The interpreter listens to the speaker through headphones and then relays the speech to whomever is listening, and they receive the speech again through headphones in the target language. Two interpreters are usually required for this type of interpreting.

Ad hoc Interpreting
Ad hoc interpreting is spoken translation between two languages in informal conversations between two or more people – similar to consecutive interpreting, though usually less formal.

Other Types of Interpreting Services that you may be asked for are:

Whispered interpreting: speaking softly on a one to one or small group basis. This method of interpreting is usually used when a small minority of a larger meeting speaks a different language.
Conference interpreting: just means interpreting in a conference environment. It can be simultaneous or consecutive.
Accompanied interpreting: the interpreter accompanies a person on a tour, visit, meeting or interview and interprets on a one to one basis.
Public service interpreting: this covers legal, health, government services, social services, housing, and education welfare.
Legal interpreting: interpreting that takes place in courts, tribunals, police station or solicitors. This can be simultaneous, consecutive or ad hoc
Medical interpreting: takes place in hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s surgeries or patients homes. This is usually ad hoc.

Advice and Equipment
We are happy to advise you on which type of interpreting services would best suit your requirements. We can also provide the equipment necessary to support all your interpreting needs.