Meetings often last several hours; how long can an interpreter work without a break?
This depends on the nature of the meeting and the interpreting method used. Simultaneous interpreting is very intensive. This type of interpreter can only work for a maximum of 45 minutes without a break. If a meeting lasts more than 45 minutes, then it will be necessary to have two interpreters. They alternate to ensure that the quality of the translation remains consistently high. With consecutive interpreting on the other hand just one interpreter per language is needed, provided that he or she can take regular breaks. In most cases an interpreter will take a 15-minute break after 45 minutes. In an intensive programme or where several languages are involved, it will be necessary to use two or more interpreters. A whispering interpreter can only provide whispered interpreting for a maximum of two people, provided the assignment involves short presentations and small groups. In intensive programmes where the interpreter is not able to take regular pauses, two interpreters should be us
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