Recently, the tasks of interpreters and cultural mediators have been overlapping in many fields. Interpreters convey not only information, but also elements of a culture. After all, language is an inseparable component of culture. In France, Italy and parts of Germany, the terms “interpreter”, “cultural mediator” and “intercultural mediator” may overlap or even be interchangeable. […]
WHISPERED INTERPRETING
For some, it is simply strange; whereas for others, perverse enough. Still, whispered interpreting is a popular and cost-effective interpreting technique. Have you heard about it yet? In general, two main interpreting modes are acknowledged – consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. In consecutive interpreting, the interpreter starts interpreting when the speaker stops and lets him do […]