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Geo gets you
talking. Whether it's interpreting for an international
conference, a face-to-face meeting or a telephone
call, Geo can provide qualified interpreters with
expertise in your industry area. See below for more
information on interpreting or just contact us to
discuss your needs and get answers.
If you know what you want, click on the following
quick links to go to the right section or read on
to figure it all out.
Consecutive interpreting (also called liaison,
whispered & ad hoc interpreting)
Consecutive interpreting is when an interpreter
waits until a speaker has finished speaking and
then either summarises or fully translates the meaning
to the other party. It works for face-to-face meetings
or small groups and does not normally require equipment.
As all contributions to a conversation are effectively
doubled it becomes a time-consuming process. Whispered
interpreting is the same thing but the interpreter
sits behind the speaker or listener and whispers
the interpretation in their ear. It works well when
there is only one language pair - if you have several
language pairs going on at the same time it means
a lot of whispering and becomes very distracting
for all concerned.
Court and Public Service interpreting
Interpreting for public service (e.g. courtrooms,
social services, doctor-patient discussions, and
police interviews) requires a special skill set
and adequately trained interpreters. Geo works only
with carefully selected interpreters who hold the
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting for such
requirements. See our information sheets on working
with public service interpreters here.
Sign Language interpreting / deafblind interpreting
See our separate section here.
Simultaneous interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting is when an interpreter
relays information near enough at the same moment
as a person speaks. This is the technique used for
most formal meetings because it reduces time delays.
It also works well when more than one language pair
is in use because interpreters use specialist equipment
(e.g. soundproof booths and infrared headsets) so
that their voices are only audible to delegates
that wear a headset. This type of interpreting is
the most demanding skill mentally. It is normal
to use two interpreters per language pair, who will
normally work in 20 minute shifts. Professional
simultaneous interpreters are in demand and are
booked well in advance. It is essential to consider
this when planning a conference.
See our information sheets on planning a multilingual
conference here
or go
here
for a download
to give to meeting participants which teaches them
how to get the best from an interpreter.
Telephone interpreting
We can arrange for a telephone interpreter
to be patched into your conference phone call or
make a call in a foreign language on your behalf.
Geo selects people with a good telephone manner
and voice for such assignments in order to assure
a professional image for our clients. All our interpreters
are professionals and will ensure that conversations
are confidential. Before each assignment we brief
each interpreter about the requirements and issue
them with any requisite documentation. This enables
the interpreter to achieve your objectives faster.
Equipment hire
Geo has extensive experience in understanding
client needs for every occasion. We can supply all
types of professional sound equipment in order to
get your meetings or conferences running smoothly
- whether it be a full conference set-up with booths
and secure headset communications, tour guide systems
or electronic voting systems. When you call us to
explain what kind of event you are organising, we'll
spend time with you to make sure you are getting
the right equipment and the best value for money.
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