Service flow
Contact
Let us know the meeting date, time, place, subject area, languages, interpreting style (simultaneous, consecutive, whispered), type of participants and other information, to the extent these are known.
Details we would like to know
- Date and time of meeting
- Location
- Subject area
- Languages
- Interpreting style (simultaneous, consecutive, whispered, etc.)
- Type of participants, etc.
Proposal and estimate
Interpreter numbers
We propose numbers appropriate to the service and time. Simultaneous interpreting needs at least 2 persons to enable rotating.
Simultaneous: 2 persons for 3 hours or less, 3 to 4 persons for longer than 3 hours
Consecutive: 1 person for 3 hours or less, 2 persons for longer than 3 hours
Interpreter classes
We propose the ideal class based on the service details and your budget.
Equipment
We can arrange for simultaneous interpreting equipment and other types of equipment, through Group company Simul Technical Communications.
Ordering
The official order is made after you have confirmed the estimate.
Deciding interpreters and equipment
We will contact you after selecting interpreters in line with your wishes and conditions.
Simultaneous interpreting equipment will be proposed if required.
We will also confirm whether advance talks are needed, and the time and place for meeting up.
Preparations
By the day of the event
Your cooperation will be appreciated in providing the interpreting staff in advance with any documents or materials used by the speakers. Adequate provision of specialized terms and names ahead of time will ensure a satisfying performance.
Examples of materials to be readied
- Program (agenda)
- Speaker profiles
- Slides
- Speech text, etc.
Day of the event
A coordinator will come to the site as needed.
Reviewing performance
You will be asked for your views on whether the performance met your expectations.
The time will also be confirmed, such as in cases where the event lasted longer than planned.