Why do the limited-English conversations seem longer than the English-only conversations?
Our interpreters are required to provide accurate and concise interpretations. They interpret in first person for simplicity and brevity. It is important to remember that they interpret across both languages and cultures, which can make the limited-English conversations longer. You can help facilitate the interpretation by making your message easy for the LEP client to understand. You may need to clarify or elaborate on your message to explain concepts that do not have an equivalent in other languages or cultures.
Our telephone interpreters are required to provide accurate and concise interpretations. They interpret in first person for simplicity and brevity. It is important to remember that they interpret across both languages and cultures, which can make the limited-English conversations longer. You can help facilitate the interpretation by making your message easy for the LEP client to understand. You may need to clarify or elaborate on your message to explain concepts that do not have an equivalent in other languages or cultures.
