Interpreting
We offer the following interpreting services for
German, Russian, and English
Interpreting is one of our core services. Anna Deistler is a conference interpreter with an MA from the University of Heidelberg and over a decade of professional experience and, together with her team, she excels at all interpreting modes. We provide support with international events and help bridge language gaps and intercultural differences, ensuring an amicable atmosphere for discussion and work – an essential prerequisite for your success.
We offer interpretation in the following language combinations:
German > Russian
Russian > German
English > Russian
Russian > English
German > English
English > German
Interpreting Services
Whispering Interpreting
- Whispering interpreting is a variation of simultaneous interpreting and can be provided with or without a Person Guidance System (PGS).
- 1. Whispering interpreting with PGS
- In whispering interpretation with a portable PGS device, the interpreter provides simultaneous translation to the audience via a portable device. During interpretation, the interpreter speaks into a microphone, and participants receive the translation through headphones, which allows for mobility and uninhibited movement.
- Occasions: Guided tours, plant visits, and other events that require the audience mobility.
- 2. Whispering interpreting without PGS
- The interpreter sits right behind the listener and whispers the translation simultaneously into the listener's ear. This interpreting mode is particularly strenuous for both the listener and the interpreter and should only be used in exceptional cases.
- Occasions: Small events with no more than two people who require interpretation.
Simultaneous interpreting
Interpreters work from a soundproof booth where they listen to the speaker’s voice via headsets and transmit the interpreted version via microphone to listeners, who are also equipped with headphones and a microphone. Due to the high level of concentration required in the simultaneous mode, which is difficult to ensure for a long period, interpreters alternate every 20-30 minutes, so at least two interpreters are always employed per language pair
Occasions: Conferences, congresses, meetings, and other large-scale events, often with multiple working languages
Consecutive Interpreting
The interpreting takes place time-delayed in longer chunks of speech. The interpreters use a special note-taking method to reproduce extended passages of up to ten minutes long (or even more). Since the speaker and interpreter alternate, double the time should be allocated for this mode as compared to an event without interpretation.
- Occasions: ceremonial and diplomatic occasions
Liaison interpreting
Liaison interpreting is a variation of consecutive interpreting. In this case, shorter chunks of speech are normally translated into the target language with a time delay. For extended speeches, it is necessary to allocate double the amount of time compared to events without interpreting, the same as with consecutive interpreting.
If you are unsure which interpreting mode is best suited for your event, please contact us and we will be happy to provide guidance.
- Occasions: business and court hearings, notary appointments
Information for Clients
- To ensure that your event runs smoothly and that interpreting is done professionally, it is crucial to provide interpreters with the necessary preparatory documents for the event as soon as possible. Ideally, this should be done two weeks prior to the assignment, and anyway no later than a week before the assignment. The preparatory documents include a list of participants, a program, reports, technical documentation, and other relevant materials. If audio, video, or presentation materials are to be used during the event, they should be provided to the interpreting team to ensure accurate and professional interpretation.
- In case your conference documents require translation, we are available to provide translation services prior to the event.
Prices
- Interpreting fees are based on daily rates and vary depending on the event type and interpreting mode. Additional travel expenses, as well as per diem for meals and accommodations, may be payable based on the location and duration of the assignment.
Please contact us to request a non-bidning individual quote. All expenses are transparently listed as line items for easy understanding of pricing.