What is the difference between consecutive, simultaneous and whispered interpreting?
Een Simultaneous interpreters carry out their translations from an interpreting booth, at almost exactly the same time as the person speaking. There is no delay created because of the interpreting during the meeting. This requires specific interpreting material such as interpreting booths, headsets, microphones, etc. Simultaneous interpreting is suitable for all types of conferences and meetings that involve a lot of speeches and/or large numbers of participants. De Consecutive interpreters do not translate simultaneously, but leave the speaker a certain amount of time to finish what they have to say and then provide a summary of the text afterwards. Consecutive interpreting is suitable for small groups and limited numbers of languages. The fact of translating the text after it has been spoken means that the meeting almost doubles in length. De Whispering interpreters use a form of simultaneous interpreting without using equipment. There is no delay during meetings. This form of interp
