English Interpreting

• Simultaneous English interpreting, or interpreting without a time delay, for example, at conferences, seminars or lectures
• Consecutive English interpreting, for example, at business meetings, training courses, company meetings or other meetings (formal or informal)
• Online English interpreting
• Interpreting over the phone
• Court interpreting
• Interpreting equipment

What should you prepare and decide before you book an English interpreter?

• Subject/topic to be interpreted:
• Consecutive × simultaneous interpreting
• Court interpreting: YES × NO
• Languages to be interpreted:
• Place:
• Date:
• Duration (how many hours/days):
• Do you have any reference material for the interpreter so that they can prepare for the topic?
• Will you provide the interpreter with meals and accommodation? (Only for interpreting out of town.)
• Will you provide the interpreter with transportation to the venue? (Only for interpreting out of town.)
• Do you want us to provide the interpreting equipment (booths, headphones and microphones)? (Only for simultaneous interpreting.)
• Number of receivers (only for simultaneous interpreting):

Consecutive interpreting of English is done by dividing the speaker’s speech into short sections. They voice one section and the interpreter translates it. The speaker continues with another short section, and the interpreter interprets it again. In this way it is possible to interpret from or into English, for example, during business meetings, company meetings, excursions, etc.

To ensure that every English interpreting session is delivered smoothly, accurately and without any delay, we will choose an English interpreter who has the necessary expertise in addition to perfect language skills.

When is consecutive English interpreting used?

The consecutive interpreting method is most often used when you need to interpret

• business negotiations
• various training sessions
• company meetings
• other formal and informal meetings

Simultaneous or conference interpreting of English takes place in such a way that the interpreter translates the message from the source language into the target language simultaneously with the speaker speaking. The interpreter uses a special technique. What the audience hears therefore fully corresponds, for example, to the gestures or materials presented by the speaker. If it is interpreted into several languages, all participants hear the same thing at the same time. Simultaneous interpreting is provided by the best of interpreters, as it is the most demanding form of interpreting. The interpreters usually work in pairs, or in groups of three or four for longer events.

When do you use simultaneous English interpretation?

The simultaneous interpretation method is particularly suitable for interpreting larger important events such as

• conferences
• congresses
• lectures
• seminars

Remote interpreting of English is increasingly used in practice today. We offer two types of remote interpreting: online interpreting and over the phone interpreting. We have rich experience with remote interpreting.

Advantages of online English interpreting and English interpreting over the phone

• time and cost savings
• time flexibility
• selection of the most suitable interpreter, taking into account the narrow specialisation of the interpreting subject
• easily accessible

If you need an English interpreter for a court hearing, notary public or wedding, we will be happy to arrange the services of our court interpreter.

Skrivanek of course cooperates with selected court interpreters of English. All of them are interpreters appointed by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic and are licensed to perform court interpreting according to Act No. 354/2019 Coll., on court interpreters and translators.

A court interpreter is a professional in every aspect. In addition to excellent interpreting they also guarantee impartiality, independence and neutrality.

• court hearing
• wedding ceremony
• officially documented events
• notary proceedings