Interpretation
Cat Cloud provides highly experienced interpreters of major Asian languages for all scenarios where interpreting services are required, including but not limited to consecutive interpreting (SI), simultaneous interpreting (SI), whispering interpreting (WI), teleconference interpreting (TI), escorting interpreting (EI), etc.
CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING
Consecutive interpreting is the most common type of interpreting, where your speaker delivers a few sentences and then stops while our interpreter translates what has been said into another language. On-site consecutive interpreting is mostly used for small group or one-on-one meetings, such as seminars, interviews, training sessions, business meetings, medical consultation, marriage registration, press releases, court hearing, etc. or even whispering to an individual participating in a conference. As such interpreting is not performed in real time and does not require any specialist equipment, it is considerably cheaper than that of simultaneous interpreting.
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING
Simultaneous interpreting, as the name suggests, is when the interpreters’ translation is done at the time of the exposure to the source language or delivered at the same time as what is said by the speaker on the stage. Simultaneous interpreting is generally used for formal international conferences or focus group discussions. When providing simultaneous interpreting service, our interpreters (normally two for one language pair) would sit in a soundproof booth working in turn, transmitting their version to audiences through audio equipment to enable all delegates to understand. As simultaneous interpreting is done in real time and there are no second chance to correct, interpreters must get it right the first time. As such, it requires the highest level of interpreting skill and quickest speed of reaction. For your assurance, all our simultaneous interpreters have a minimum of 6 years professional experience and many have in-depth knowledge in their chosen fields, such as law, medicine, life science, IT, banking or finance.
WHISPERING INTERPRETING
When you have only one or two guests that need interpreting service, you may think of hiring one SI interpreter to provide them with the same service as they may otherwise enjoy under simultaneous interpreting. This will, obviously, help you save the cost of hiring the complete equipment. Whispering Interpreting is where the interpreter sits next to the person needing to understand the target language and whispers it in his/her ear. And the interpreting is near real-time.
TELECONFERENCE INTERPRETING
Teleconference Interpreting is the most efficient and cost-effective way of holding a small meeting where our consecutive interpreter can call in from our premises to serve your purpose. As the interpreter does not have to travel to your chosen site, the fee is much lower than that of consecutive interpreting.
ESCORT INTERPRETING
Escort Interpreting is the interpreting service we provide to you or your guest visiting Singapore or any other country of Asia from Europe or America on either a business or sightseeing excursion. In escort interpreting, an interpreter accompanies a person or a delegation on a tour, on a site visit, or to a meeting or interview. An interpreter in this role is called an escort interpreter or an escorting interpreter.