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What is the difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpreting?

April 26, 2017consecutive difference interpreting simultaneous

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What is the difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpreting?

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Simultaneous interpreting is performed continuously (at the same time someone is speaking.) Consecutive interpreting, which is necessary whenever testimony is given, is the translation of statements after someone has spoken (with pauses between completed statements.)

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A. Simultaneous interpreting is practiced in courts and conferences and has a minimal time gap while consecutive interpreting has a longer time gap as the interpreter would listen to what the speaker is saying first and then interpret.