Consecutive Interpreting

Best for: Accurate communication in meetings, legal, and structured talks

When precision matters more than speed, Consecutive Interpreting ensures clear and accurate multilingual communication.

In this method, the speaker pauses every few sentences, allowing the interpreter to translate the message into the target language before the speaker continues. This approach allows for greater accuracy and nuance.

Use cases

When to Choose Consecutive Interpreting

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Business Meetings
Ensures smooth, accurate discussions between international partners
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Legal Depositions
Essential for lawyers, witnesses, and court officials to communicate accurately
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Medical Consultations
Helps doctors and patients communicate effectively, reducing medical risks
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Small-Scale Training
Ideal for technical training, employee onboarding, or expert consultations where clarity is critical
Workflow

How It Works

1. Structured Dialogue
The speaker pauses after short segments for accurate interpreter translation
2. Clarification & Accuracy
The interpreter ensures key details, tone, and intent are preserved
3. Seamless Conversation
Enabling smooth, interactive, and personal multilingual communication
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In Case You're Wondering

How is consecutive interpreting different from simultaneous interpreting? Toggle

In consecutive interpreting, the speaker pauses every few sentences, allowing the interpreter to translate before continuing. This method is slower but more precise. In contrast, simultaneous interpreting happens in real-time without pauses.

What types of events benefit most from consecutive interpreting? Toggle

Consecutive interpreting is ideal for smaller, structured discussions such as:

  • Business negotiations
  • Legal proceedings
  • Medical consultations
  • Training workshops
Does consecutive interpreting require special equipment? Toggle

No, consecutive interpreting does not require headsets, booths, or microphones. However, for remote settings, we provide secure virtual interpreting solutions.

How many interpreters are needed for consecutive interpreting? Toggle

Unlike simultaneous interpreting, a single interpreter can typically handle an entire session. However, for longer events or complex topics, we may recommend a team of two interpreters for accuracy and efficiency.

How do you ensure interpreters are qualified for specialised industries? Toggle

We carefully match industry-experienced interpreters with legal, medical, business, and technical expertise to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and subject-matter fluency.

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