Interpretation

Consecutive Interpretation

Direct, face-to-face interpretation for smaller meetings and situations where a booth is not required.

Linguative provides consecutive interpretation in Jordan for meetings, negotiations, trainings, site visits and structured discussions. The speaker pauses at appropriate intervals while the interpreter renders the message accurately for the other participants.

Face-to-face consecutive interpretation during a professional meeting

What the scope can include

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Professional interpreter matching the language pair

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Preparation around agenda and terminology where available

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On-site or meeting-based delivery

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Coordination with the meeting format

What to send for a quotation

Tell us the languages, meeting purpose, participant count, location and agenda. Provide names, briefing documents and terminology where available. For site visits or delegation programmes, include the itinerary, movement between locations and the expected working hours.

Planning an event in Amman, at the Dead Sea or in Aqaba? Share the venue, installation access and programme. Transport, setup and team arrangements are assessed for the location, with availability and scope confirmed in the quotation.

How the assignment is planned and delivered

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    Review the meeting format and agree the language pair and interpreter brief.

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    Plan suitable pauses and coordinate the interpreter with the speaker or meeting lead.

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    Deliver interpretation during the agreed meeting or visit, adapting turn-taking to the discussion.

Deliverables and scope boundaries

The speaker pauses while the interpreter conveys the message. This suits smaller discussions but adds time to the agenda. It is distinct from continuous simultaneous interpretation. Travel, waiting time, additional venues and microphone requirements should be agreed rather than assumed.

What affects the quotation

The language pair, subject matter, duration, itinerary, number of locations and travel requirements affect the quotation. Share the full programme so a short meeting and a multi-stop visit can be scoped appropriately.

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Questions about this service

When should we choose consecutive instead of simultaneous interpretation?

Consecutive interpretation can suit negotiations, interviews, delegation meetings and smaller training discussions where speakers can pause. A continuous multilingual plenary may be better served by simultaneous interpretation.

Does consecutive interpretation require a booth?

A booth is generally not required for a face-to-face consecutive meeting. Microphones or other sound support may still be needed for the room and audience.

Simultaneous vs Consecutive Interpretation ↗

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Relevant organizations and assignments

Danish Refugee CouncilFinn Church AidIFRCInternational Monetary Fund

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