Question 1

What is Consecutive Interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Consecutive interpreting is the oral translation of longer sections of a speech with a time delay, mostly using notes (with a special notation technique), after the original text has been presented. The number of consecutive interpreters needed depends on the complexity and length of the assignment.

Question 2

What are typical assignments for Consecutive Interpreters?

Accepted Answer

Consecutive interpreters are used at dinner speeches and welcome addresses, bilateral negotiations, ceremonial occasions (speeches at festivals), presentations, guided tours etc. Given that the interpretation is delayed, you need to schedule around twice as much time compared to simultaneous interpreting.

Question 3

What to pay attention to when it comes to Consecutive Interpreting

Accepted Answer

Just as with simultaneous interpreting, preparation is key for a successful consecutive interpreting assignment. Timely planning and submitting preparatory documents to the interpreters at an early stage is recommended. When on site, interpreters should be able to have eye contact with and be within earshot of the speaker. Allow for regular breaks and set up a chair and a table which the interpreter can use for note-taking. Bear in mind the positioning of the interpreter as well as that of speakers and microphones when planning your set-up. If your event extends beyond a certain time frame, or for extra flexibility, you might want to hire a second consecutive interpreter.

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Die Preise orientieren sich beim Konferenzdolmetschen an den marktüblichen Dolmetschhonoraren (in der Regel Abrechnung pro Konferenztag) und sind darüber hinaus von verschiedenen Faktoren abhängig, etwa Dauer und Art des Einsatzes (Fachgebiet, Thematik und Vorbereitungsintensität, Publikum, Sprachkombination). Ferner fallen unter Umständen zusätzliche Kosten an:

 	Kosten für Konferenztechnik (Beschallungsanlage, Mikrofone, technische Betreuung)
 	Je nach Einsatzort: Reise- und Unterbringungskosten
 	Bei größeren Teams: Kosten für das Projekt- und Teammanagement
 	Erforderliche Zusatzleistungen: Übersetzung von Sitzungsunterlagen und Konferenzmaterialien (z. B. Broschüren, Videos, Dokumentation, Showeinlagen)
 	Verwertungshonorare für die Nutzung von Bild- und Tonaufzeichnungen und Streaming

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