Interpreting in real time by two interpreters collaborating and changing every 15–20 minutes in a sound-proof booth for simultaneous interpreting, who listen to voice transmission and interpret live to the audience listening on headsets

EVENTS: conferences, congresses, conventions, meetings, competitions, lectures, presentations

PROS: comfort for users, 100% communication, smooth two-way process, no delays

CONS: price (two interpreters per language, a booth and headsets), not suitable for some locations

Interpreting AFTER a speaker, in chunks (a well-trained interpreter can interpret even 5–7 minutes of a speaker’s contribution with note-taking)

WHEN: shorter, less specialised presentations and interventions, events, e.g. press conferences, interviews, galas, meetings

PROS: price – does not require any specialised equipment; longer events must be serviced by two interpreters; convenience – no need to set up a booth or transmitters

CONS: prolongs the duration of an event by at least 50%, irritating for members of the audience speaking the language and not requiring interpreting services, not recommended for highly technical presentations with many details

Partially consecutive and partially whispered interpreting

WHEN: meetings, negotiations, visits, less formal occasions

PROS: ensures full communication – no omission of details, streamlined communication when carried out by an expert interpreter, does not require any technical equipment but, when of longer duration, requires two interpreters

CONS: may be disturbing and irritating to other participants

Whispered interpreting offered to a group of max. 2–3 persons

WHEN: meetings, conferences, presentations

PROS: saves costs, does not require a booth

CONS: irritating for the remaining audience, exhausting for interpreters (prolonged whispering is harsh on the vocal cords), requires two interpreters