Interpreting and Translating

Guidelines for organizing a multilingual conference

Before the conference begins, interpreters need suficient time and materials to prepare themselves.

Necessary materials include:

• notes from the speakers

• scripts

• presentations

• films and clips

• previous translations from the company

• list of speakers/participants

• resources or links to stay consistent with the prefered terminology.

All materials will be handled confidentially and will not be passed on.

Please note:

• The booths should be positioned to allow the interpreters a clear view of the stage, projection screen, flipcharts etc.

• It is important to insure that all presentors speak directly into the microphone, all names and numbers are clearly pronounced and abreviations explained.

• Please provide a copy of all texts to be read aloud including passages and quotations. It is best if all presentors speak in their mother language.

• Communication is most effective when written translations are made by the same interpretors to insure consistent terminology.

• Recordings from audio, video or internet use are possible only with prior payment and permission.

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