What is Liaison Interpretation?
At a multilingual event, be it a company visit, commercial negotiations, business meetings, etc., in which a select number of participants must communicate with each other, liaison interpretation helps ensure things go smoothly and without misunderstandings. Information has to move in one direction and then in another. In other words, the liaison interpreter translates from one language to another, then back again. Liaison interpreters often work without notes, memorizing and reproducing speech in the target language.
Direct Links Between Participants
Liaison interpreting takes place in informal situations, encouraging direct contact and establishing links between participants. It’s a simple, straightforward method that centers on small-scale discussions. This type of interpretation does not require cabins, headsets or microphones. Participants sit around a table and communicate face to face, which helps to create an atmosphere of trust.
Our Liaison Interpretation Services
Cultures Connection has at your disposal an extensive network of liaison interpreters in all languages. We offer interpreting services in 80 different language pairs, including French, Spanish, Croatian, Chinese, German, English, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, etc.
We place great importance on offering our customers services specifically tailored to their needs and requirements. You can rely on our experience and professionalism to select the most suitable interpreters who will carry out their responsibilities successfully and satisfactorily. Our linguists are bound to professional secrecy and can also sign confidentiality agreements as needed.
Whispered Interpreting
Whispered interpretation is a type of simultaneous interpretation. Interpreters whisper directly into the ear of the participant(s) rather than speaking aloud. The interpreter either sits or stands near their client(s) translating only for those near them. Whispered interpreting is used in bilateral meetings or when very few people speak the same language. Additionally, as the interpreter translates in real time, whispered interpretation saves time over consecutive interpreting. It doesn’t require any special equipment, except for headphones in cases where the interpreter is far from the speaker and/or can’t hear them clearly.
To learn more about the world of interpreting and the different roles interpreters can play, check out our related articles here! And for more on liaison interpreting, read this article on how liaison interpreters can help you navigate your next work trip.
