Interpreting is crucial to many organisations in today's multicultural society, whether they are for local authorities communicating with tenants, Government bodies or for corporate events.  

At AKA, we have developed a division specialized in providing onsite interpretations, both consecutive and simultaneous. This division has access to the top interpreters along with the high-tech equipment necessary to provide highly professional interpretations in almost any environment.

From large concert halls to small meeting rooms, AKA has a solution for your onsite interpretation needs.

forms of interpreting

Simultaneous Interpreting is performed at the time of the presentation. Usually rendered in a large conference setting, this type of interpreting service typically necessitates the use of special interpreting equipment. Wireless receivers with headsets enable the audience to hear the language translation of their choice.

Simultaneous interpreting requires the ability to listen, process, and convey a "translated message", all while listening to and comprehending the speaker. It is a very tiring task, both mentally and physically. Therefore, two interpreters are needed for simultaneous interpreting. The two work together, switching off every 20 minutes, or so.

Consecutive Interpreting is usually performed in smaller settings than conferences, such as business meetings, interviews, depositions, and press conferences. The speaker presents a few sentences before pausing, then the interpreter renders what has just been said into the other language.

Generally, special sound equipment is not required for consecutive interpreting.

onsite simultaneous interpreting

AKA has the top simultaneous interpreters providing the most reliable interpretations for critical communications. Simultaneous interpretations are more complex as they require certain equipment to allow the audience to hear the interpreted language while they watch or interact with the speaker in near real time. The interpreter, in this case, interprets from a location close by or in a closed booth while the speaker is talking, creating a near real-time communication experience. AKA Language Services can tailor the perfect simultaneous interpreting services to your needs.

onsite Consecutive interpreting

AKA is a leader in the area of consecutive interpretations. Onsite consecutive interpretation services involve having one or more of our top interpreters at your location that listen to a phrase, wait for the speaker to finish their idea or phrase and then interpret for the audience as the speaker waits in silence for the interpreter to finish. In other words, there is normally only one person talking at a time. This format is often used in smaller settings where the use of simultaneous interpretations would be too costly and inefficient due to use of the required equipment, such as headsets and transmitting equipment.

As with all of our service offerings, AKA adheres to strict standards of confidentiality and quality.