When interpreting conferences simultaneously, you must start with prior preparation to the conference and the meeting. This will entail using the resources in the discussion to look for information regarding the topics, key terminology to understand concerning the topics and about the speakers.
Then, make certain that you have proper equipment including interpreters, headsets, microphones and sound booths, on every occasion. Configuration of these devices should be adequate to ensure that conferences are interpreted effectively without much disruptions on the sound quality.
Consecutive interpreting is rarely practiced alone, while simultaneous interpreting may involve two or more interpreters simultaneously. This suggests that coordination with your co-interpreter is critically important in the process for the transition and for achieving consistency.
The required level of proficiency is optimal for interpreting conferences simultaneously – both in the source and the target language. It means not only being aware of the specific terms which are being used in the languages, being able to explain every word, idioms, and cultural differences that are present in the languages.
Lastly, when interpreting conferences simultaneously, get ready to understand different types of accent of the language you will be working with. Some of the speech patterns that may be encountered should also be familiar to someone studying and analyzing speeches and speeches’ content.
