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ARTRA has an unsurpassed group of scientific, technical and general interpreters providing both consecutive, simultaneous and escort interpreting services worldwide.


The interpreter must make a split-second decision about the best word to use or the best way to phrase a statement. That decision can have a critical impact on your message.

To be effective, the interpreter makes the decision of how to best convey both the meaning of the words and the context in which those words are used. This requires a high level of expertise in any given subject area, current knowledge of different cultures, and a great deal of experience.

We work with you to understand your requirements, so we can select the most appropriate interpreters for your conference or meeting. We can also offer advice on the planning and logistics of interpreting assignments. You can rely on our top-notch interpretation services and our proven experience in the linguistic field to make your event productive and memorable.

Simultaneous Interpreting
Most frequently used for large conferences or meetings, simultaneous interpreting requires that the linguist "translate" what the speaker is saying, as they speak. Thus, the interpreter is both listening and speaking at the same time. This requires intense concentration. Simultaneous interpreters often work in teams, rotating every 30 minutes. Simultaneous interpreting generally requires equipment such as microphones, headsets, and in some instances isolation booths.

Consecutive Interpreting
Most appropriate in a smaller setting, the speaker will speak for a few minutes (a few paragraphs), then pause. The interpreter takes notes and then translates the speaker's message during the pause. The key element in consecutive interpreting is note taking: the interpreter must record ideas and then translate them back into the words of another language without pause.

Escort Interpreting
Another form of consecutive interpreting is often called escort interpreting. If you are hosting a delegation of visitors from another country, you may want to use the services of an escort interpreter for meeting clients at the airport, city tours, shopping excursions and more. Escort interpreters generally translate informal conversations.


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