The Different Types of Interpreting Services

THE DIFFERENT TYPES of Interpreting Services 1 CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING The interpreter repeats what was said in the target language only when the speaker pauses , with laps of 1 to 5 minutes before he or she continues speaking . 3 SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING Simultaneous interpretation means that the interpreter translates the speech as it's spoken . Therefore , what's being said is instantly translated into the target language . 5 OPI OR OVER - THE - PHONE INTERPRETING The interpreter usually participates in the appointment from a phone , tablet , or computer ; and it can be scheduled or on - demand . 7 TRAVEL INTERPRETING Also called " Escort " interpreting , these interpreters accompany travelers not only for linguistic interpretation but also as cultural intermediaries who can explain a foreign culture to their client . SWORN INTERPRETING Sworn Interpreting is the most used method in Court , notarial acts , or business meetings and involves the signing of agreements or Mergers and Acquisition between companies . 2 VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING / VRI Video remote interpreting is a conversation in which the medium is video conferencing . 4 Day Interpreting 6 SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING Events and service providers must always consider the presence of the hearing impaired or hard - of hearing demographic with the help of a Sign Language Interpreter