Germany

Association of Conference Interpreters 
(Verband der Konferenzdolmetscher)

Professional Interpreters for German

The interpreters of this association are focused on spoken translation between German and other languages. There are several methods of interpretation: simultaneous, conference, liaison or whispered. “Association of Conference Interpreters” provides a directory of German interpreters  who are available to offer their services in Germany. The head office is in Frankfurt am Main, but the interpreters work all over Germany. Interpreters often work for international organisations such as the European Parliament, the UN or NATO. German interpreters are also needed in hospitals, at trade fairs or at international summits where political leaders meet.

Simultaneous German interpretation is needed at conferences, on television or at any event where participants need to understand a speaker in real time and without interruptions. The special thing about this is that technical equipment such as booths, microphones and headphones are required.

In consecutive interpreting, German interpreters interrupt the speaker and translate the speech one chunk at a time. They can be seen, for example, at informal press conferences, which are often improvised and do not have the necessary equipment.

And finally there is the so-called whispered interpretation between German and other languages, where the interpreter acts as an intermediary in a conversation between two people and translates in a low voice.

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 Entry created or updated in  June 2021

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Email:
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Telephone:
+49 800 853 23 83

Country:
 Germany

Language(s):
German

Types of professionals:
Interpreters

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