Interpreting modes

Description

The various ways of translating a language orally, such as simultaneous, consecutive, relay, whispered or liaison.

Alternative labels

interpretation modes
interpreting processes
interpreting procedures
interpreting systems
interpreting techniques
interpreting approaches

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Interpreting modes is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Interpreter: Interpreters understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They retain considerable amounts of information, often with the aid of note-taking, and communicate it immediately after whilst keeping the nuances and stress of the message in the recipient language.
Interpretation agency manager: Interpretation agency managers oversee operations in the delivery of interpretation services. They coordinate the efforts of a team of interpreters who understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They ensure the quality of the service and the administration of the interpretation agency.

Optional knowledge

Interpreting modes is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Interpreting modes – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022