THE CONFERENCE INTERPRETERS, INC. (TCI) provides experienced, top-level conference interpreters worldwide.

Our interpreters are members of AIIC, the International Association of Conference Interpreters or TAALS, the American Association of Language Specialists.

What modes of interpretation services do we provide?

We provide simultaneous, consecutive and Liaison-escort interpretation.

There are two modes of interpretation: simultaneous and consecutive, the choice of which depends on the size and nature of the gathering. Liaison-escort interpreters may provide both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.

Simultaneous interpretation is the most common method of conference interpretation today since it is virtually instantaneous. Interpreters, seated in sound-proof booths overlooking the meeting room, receive the speaker’s statement through headphones and give a running interpretation in another language to participants listening by means of headsets.

Consecutive interpretation is suitable for meetings where only two languages are being used. The interpreters sit at the conference table taking notes of what the speakers say and then interpret their remarks into another language. It is most suited for negotiations and arbitrations.

Liaison-escort interpretation is required when delegations or individuals need an interpreter to accompany them to several meetings in different venues where simultaneous interpretation equipment has not been provided or is not feasible. This is most suitable when an individual plans to attend several meetings in one day or over a course of days. Liaison-escort interpreters may provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretation, depending on the circumstances.