Interpretation

Language Experts Interpreting Service

Language Experts provides professional interpreters for a range of sectors. There are three main types of interpreting relating to the circumstances of the situation concerned. The followings explains the terminology applied to these different forms of interpreting.

Simultaneous Interpreting
Interpreters translate simultaneously, either using simultaneous interpreting equipment, e.g. in a conference or they whisper the translation directly to the listener.

Consecutive Interpreting
Interpreter translates after the speaker has finished speaking. This method is often used at events such as court hearings, business meetings and international conferences.

Ad-hoc Interpreting
Interpreter translates at his/her discretion, used for informal meetings or social functions, for example in exhibitions or training programmes.

Language Experts' interpreting service covers many world languages and dialects from and into English. We can also offer interpreters for non-English language combinations in major European languages. Core industry areas for use of our interpreting services are:

• Legal (courts, prisons, solicitor firms)
   

• Medical (NHS, medical appointments)
   

• Business (international conferences, focus groups, business meetings)

Industry Accreditation

All of our interpreters have industry recognition and appropriate certification for their interpreting specialisation. The recognised bodies in the industry are the Institute of Linguists, the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and the National Register for Public Service Interpreters. All the interpreters assigned to attend Court hearings are registered on the latter body and have extensive experience within this environment.

We require that all of our interpreters hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree in interpreting or linguistics and at least 2 years experience of interpreting within their specialist industry field.