{"id":1097,"date":"2014-03-27T17:53:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T17:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thespanishgroup.org\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2022-01-19T01:43:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T09:43:51","slug":"spanish-interpreter-series-the-conference-interpreter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thespanishgroup.net\/blog\/spanish-interpreter-series-the-conference-interpreter\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Interpreter Series: The Conference Interpreter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The conference interpreter,\u00a0according to the European Commission website<\/a>, is one who \u201crenders a message from one language into another, naturally and fluently, adopting the delivery, tone and convictions of the speaker and speaking in the first person.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the name implies, conference interpreters work mostly at international conferences, seminars or meetings which are attended by people from various backgrounds and cultures.<\/p>\n

The role of an interpreter is to help attendees communicate with each other, and this is not necessarily done by literally translating every word they say. More importantly, the conference interpreter conveys the message.<\/p>\n

There are several terms commonly used by a\u00a0language interpreter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

An\u00a0active language<\/strong>\u00a0is a language spoken by interpreters and listened to by delegates. A\u00a0passive language\u00a0<\/strong>is a language understood by interpreters and spoken by the delegates.<\/p>\n

There are also different kinds of language regimes. A\u00a0reduced regime<\/strong>\u00a0means that the interpretation is provided from less than the full number of official languages. A\u00a0symmetric regime<\/strong>\u00a0refers to the situation wherein the delegates can speak and listen to interpretation from the same languages. In an\u00a0asymmetric regime<\/strong>, the delegates may speak more languages but interpretation is only provided in a select number.<\/p>\n

A conference interpreter has what is called a language combination which is the \u201cnumber of languages the interpreter works from or into in simultaneous or consecutive mode.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are the different kinds of conference interpreting.
\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Consecutive.<\/strong>\u00a0Interpreting after the speaker is finished.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Simultaneous.\u00a0<\/strong>Interpreting while the delegate is speaking; simultaneous conference interpreters work in a soundproofed booth.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Relay.\u00a0<\/strong>Interpreting between two languages via a third language.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Retour.<\/strong>\u00a0Working from the mother tongue into a foreign language.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pivot.<\/strong>\u00a0Using a single language as a relay.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cheval.<\/strong>\u00a0Refers to an interpreter working alternately in two booths in the same meeting.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Whispering.<\/strong>\u00a0Simultaneous interpreting in a whispered manner.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sign Language.<\/strong>\u00a0Simultaneous interpreting into sign language.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Asymmetric.<\/strong>\u00a0Refers to interpreting wherein delegates listen to an interpretation into only a few languages.<\/p>\n

Qualities of a Conference Interpreter<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/span>
\nOf course, the conference interpreter must be able to demonstrate complete mastery of their second or third language, in addition to having a strong grasp of their mother tongue.\u00a0According to AIIC.net, other essential skills and traits of a conference interpreter include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analytic capacity;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flexible intellect;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good general education;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to concentrate despite external stressors;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good memory;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pleasant voice and good diction;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physical and mental stamina;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to travel;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Punctuality; and<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capacity for professional confidentiality.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional Reference:<\/em><\/p>\n

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