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On 27 September 2024, HDKP took part in the Language Festival at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb. This was the second...
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Annual assembly
The annual HDKP assembly was held on Friday, 9 February 2024. The HDKP working bodiespresented their reports and the 2024 work plan. An important topic...
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HDKP Presentation in Osijek
President Sandra Breznički Ucović and Secretary Erna Ferendža Luburić held a presentation about challenges and opportunities in conference interpreting for the Translation Studies students in...
See more...Types of interpreting
Simultaneous
Simultaneous interpreters sit in a sound-proof booth and listen to speakers through headphones, and, at the same time, they speak into a microphone, interpreting what they hear into their target language. In order to hear the translation, the participants use headphones. When they wish to speak, they must use a microphone.
Simultaneous interpreting is a very complex process, in which several activities occur at the same time (listening, content analysis, anticipation of what has not yet been said, interpretation into the target language, speaking). Therefore, simultaneous interpretation requires a high level of concentration, and one interpreter can interpret for a maximum of 30 to 40 minutes, after which he/she needs to be relieved. That is why at least two interpreters sit in each booth and take turns during their work.
Consecutive
Unlike simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting requires no technical equipment. The interpreter speaks after the speaker has made a statement, or, for longer speeches, after the speaker has expressed a complete thought. Interpreters take notes using a special technique to aid their memory.
Since this interpreting technique is more time-consuming, it is suitable for smaller working groups, round tables, negotiations, political meetings etc.
Whispered (chuchotage)
The speech is interpreted ‘simultaneously’, in the sense that no additional time is required as with consecutive interpreting, but the interpreter whispers, without any technical equipment. This places a strain on both the vocal cords and hearing apparatus of the interpreter, since earphones are not used, making it hard for the interpreter to hear everything that is said while he/she is speaking. This type of interpretation is only used for one or two meeting participants, to enable them to follow the presentation or discussion, and possibly join in with the help of consecutive interpretation. It should be kept in mind that this interpreting mode increases the level of noise in the room and is fatiguing for the audience as well as the interpreters. Generally, it is used as an alternative to simultaneous or consecutive interpreting only at very short meetings.
Distance interpreting
Recommendations for distance interpreting
In the last few years, we have witnessed a rapid development of technologies that now greatly help us in our everyday lives. Naturally, new technologies have sprung up in the conference industry, and there is a growing number of different video-conferencing solutions and specialised platforms for simultaneous interpreting. More…
Recommendations for event organisers and clients of distance interpreting
If a conference or business event cannot be organised with the interpreters and organisers physically present at the same location, there are online solutions for virtual meetings, including multilingual ones. More…
Recommendations for distance interpreting - conference interpreters
Traditional (consecutive and simultaneous) conference interpreting takes place when the actors of the interpreted event (speakers, moderators, listeners, interpreters, technicians, and organisers) are all present in the location where one or more languages are spoken and interpreted. More…
Recommendations to speakers at online meetings
Distance interpreting is a novelty that presents challenges. To make sure everything works well and to avoid difficulties arising from technical limitations and from the absence of direct contact, it is essential that all online event participants adhere to minimum common rules. More…