What Is Consecutive Interpreting Service?
How it is accomplished?
Translate spoken content into the target language during regular speaker pauses.
Process
The Specificity
In consecutive interpreting, the speaker pauses every 1–5 minutes, typically at the end of each significant segment or complete thought.
Interpreter's Role
The Essentiality
The interpreter steps in during these pauses to translate the speaker’s words into the target language.
Key Skills
Competencies
Important skills in consecutive interpreting include note-taking or creating mind maps since it’s challenging to memorize entire paragraphs in a single hearing without losing crucial details.
Common Usage
Applications
These methods are frequently employed in closed meetings, small conferences, or training sessions with fewer than 20 participants