Types English Modes of Interpreting PPT.pdf

English interpreting

1. TYPES & MODES
OF INTERPRETING
CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING
MEETING 401

2. Conference
Interpreting
international conferences & official meeting
papers are read out non-stop
simultaneous & whispering
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3. Medical
Interpreting
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technically sophisticated meeting 
solid background in the field is required 
materials are provided prior to the meeting

4. 04
Business
Interpreting
business negotiations, management meetings 
good cross-cultural communication skills 
accuracy, speed and delivery

5. 05
Court
Interpreting
trials, discoveries, witness preparation 
trained and experienced interpreters 
background in legal education

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Community
Interpreting
personal meeting
visits to a family doctor 
driver’s exam’s tests 
meeting with immigration officers 
no technical expertise is required 
interpreter’s task is to facilitate
communication

7. Modes of Interpreting
CONSECUTIVE
01
SIMULTANEOUS
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WHISPERED
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OUT-OF-BOOTH /
LIAISON
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SIGHT
TRANSLATION
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8. Sight
Translation
Reading aloud in one language of a text
presented to the interpreter in another
language.
Used when a document emerges during an
interpreting session
i.e. telegram or letter produced as evidence in
court
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LIAISON /
OUT-OF-BOOTH
no booth
sit/stand near the speaker
whisper the interpretation
Examples: parent-teacher meetings, cross-
cultural gatherings, scenic tours

10. WHISPERED
sit next to or between the clients
render the interpretation “sotto voce” for them only
sotto voce = [ˈsotto ˈvoːtʃe], literally "under voice"
means intentionally lowering one's voice for emphasis.
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11. THANK
YOU
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