On-site Interpreting Services

Highlighted Services

• In-person simultaneous interpreting services

  Our on-site simultaneous interpreting services provide a seamless and efficient solution for all your in-person interpretation needs. Simultaneous interpretation is used for in-person business meetings, large conferences, cultural events, or in situations where immediate and accurate translation is essential.
  
  The interpreter simultaneously orally translates (interprets) the speaker’s words. For that, he or she needs a simultaneous interpreting station (soundproof cabin, specialized sound equipment, receivers, and microphones) and the aid of the sound technician at the room. The interpreting session reaches the audience in real-time through headphones. This type of interpreting delivers the best quality results due to the immediacy and fluidity of the communication. Seprotec Multilingual Solutions is specialized in managing the team of interpreters (using the best professionals available) and providing technical equipment and specialized technical staff.

  Professional interpreters

  Simultaneous interpretation demands a unique blend of skills and expertise—translating speech instantaneously while maintaining accuracy and coherence is no small feat. It requires not just linguistic proficiency but also sharp cognitive abilities to process information rapidly. Our team comprises seasoned interpreters equipped with the requisite training and experience to navigate this demanding task seamlessly; they are experts on conveying the message being delivered, ensuring that all participants are able to fully understand and engage with the information being presented.
  
  Coupled with cutting-edge technology, we ensure on-site simultaneous interpretation services that meet the highest standards of precision and efficiency.
  
  We always exceed minimum requirements within the industry. Apart form the official documentation, Seprotec always asks for references from clients and other interpreters. All our approved simultaneous interpreters must:

  • Have a degree in translation from a recognized university or comparable university studies.
  • Have more than 4 years of experience as a professional conference interpreter.
  • Have adequate knowledge of the subject matter of the project assigned to him.
  • Provide detailed references of clients they have recently worked for.
  • Submit a detailed description of their experience.
  • Have access to all resources and sources of documentation relevant to the performance of their work.

• Consecutive interpreting services

  Consecutive interpreting, unlike its simultaneous counterpart, does not rely on technical equipment. Instead, the interpreter orally translates the speaker’s message once they have finished speaking. In this method, the interpreter attentively listens to the speaker, providing translations during breaks between sentences, and often jotting down notes to ensure accuracy. While this approach elongates events by 80-90% due to translation pauses, it offers meticulous precision, making it ideal for smaller gatherings and discussions.
  
  Typically chosen for intimate meetings, interviews, roundtable discussions, court proceedings, police procedures, over-the-phone interpreting, and similar occasions where attendees share a language distinct from the other speakers, consecutive interpreting demands fluency in both languages to facilitate seamless communication between parties.
  
  Consecutive interpreters, available via video, phone, or face-to-face, cater to smaller groups, ensuring seamless bilingual communication without the need for complex technology.

• Escort or Liaison interpreting services

  In escort interpreting, the interpreter serves as a bridge between languages, translating both the client’s speech and conversations in the foreign language into the client’s native tongue. Acting as more than just an interpreter, they often take on the role of a cultural guide, aiding clients in various aspects of their travels, from ordering meals to sealing significant business deals. Escort interpreters, also known as travel or escorting interpreters, accompany clients to meetings or events, offering assistance throughout their journey.
  
  These interpreters, that tend to be more informal, adapting to the needs of the situation, are pivotal in scenarios such as meet-and-greets, interviews, medical appointments, sightseeing tours, and event hosting, ensuring seamless communication and understanding between parties. Whether they are hired for an individual or a small group, escort interpreters play a vital role in bridging language barriers, whether during travel planning or hosting foreign visitors.

• Whispered interpreting services or 'Chuchotage'

  Whispered interpreting, or chuchotage, akin to simultaneous interpreting but without the need for a booth, caters to small-scale settings where one or two individuals require translation. Employing a whisper tone, interpreters convey messages without disrupting the surrounding environment.
  
  In whispered interpreting, interpreters may utilize the Infoport system, leveraging wireless microphones and headphones for seamless communication. This system, favored in official and diplomatic settings, as well as guided tours, offers flexibility to both speakers and listeners while being more cost-effective compared to traditional simultaneous interpreting setups.
  
  Whispered interpreting finds its niche in diplomatic meetings, brief business encounters, factory tours, and short educational sessions such as workshops and seminars. Additionally, it proves invaluable during guided tours and museum visits, facilitating smooth communication in intimate settings.

• Public Service Interpreting

  In today’s globalized society, characterized by multiculturalism and multilingualism spurred by migration trends and the growth of international tourism, effective communication across diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes has become paramount.
  
  Seprotec addresses this need by offering a versatile team of interpreters fluent in over 220 languages, from official languages to rare dialects, enabling seamless communication even in niche contexts. Public service interpreting encompasses four main domains:

  • Interpreting in public service settings, vital for tourists navigating business transactions or immigrants dealing with administrative procedures. Seprotec’s social service interpreters undergo rigorous training in cross-cultural mediation, immigration law, and interpreting techniques, ensuring effective communication in various settings, including NGO initiatives and immigrant assistance services.
  • Healthcare interpreting, crucial for foreign individuals seeking medical attention. Seprotec’s health interpreters possess specialized knowledge of the National Health System, medical terminology, and adeptness in managing high-stress situations, serving healthcare centers, hospitals, and private clinics.
  • Court interpreting, essential for navigating the complexities of legal proceedings. Seprotec’s legal interpreters undergo extensive training in judicial systems, legal terminology, and cross-cultural mediation, catering to public administrations, law firms, and individual clients.
  • Interpreting for state security forces and corps, vital in borders and police interventions where specialized training is essential due to unique circumstances. Seprotec’s interpreters collaborate closely with professionals from various fields, possessing expertise in criminal slang, diverse interpreting techniques, and ensuring utmost professionalism and confidentiality in police operations.

  "We have years of experience managing interpretation services for social, police, and judicial public services in multiple countries."

• Cultural mediation

  Seprotec offers tailored linguistic and cultural mediation services catering to the intricate needs of public services, international organizations, and multinational corporations engaging with diverse cultures and ethnicities.
  
  Our cultural mediators serve as indispensable liaisons, bridging communication gaps and facilitating understanding across cultural divides. Beyond mere translation, this method of onsite interpreting offer invaluable insights, clarify cultural nuances, manage crises, and pre-empt misunderstandings, enhancing dialogue efficacy.
  
  Available round-the-clock, our cultural mediation services extend across various domains, including assisting immigrants and refugee seekers at borders and welcome centers, facilitating intercultural dialogue in foreign missions, providing language aid to patients in hospitals, and supporting integration for foreign students. Additionally, we offer cultural and linguistic guidance during business negotiations, aiding in managing cultural disparities and trade union matters.

  “We work with the leading European agencies in the field of international protection.”

• Sign language interpreting services

  These are languages made up of gestures and are used by the deaf and those who interact with them. They have their own grammatical and lexical structures, meaning that they are not mere transliterations of spoken languages, but rather they are full, natural languages in their own right.
  
  At Seprotec, we understand the needs of our clients and retain a highly proficient team with excellent communication skills, who possess a deep understanding of the cultural competencies.
  
  Our interpreters are accomplished in Sign Language, which can use hand signals, fingerspelling, facial expressions, and body language, for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

  • American Sign Language Is a language that has its own grammar system and is the sign language most used in the United States. It is also commonly used in parts of Mexico and in English-speaking regions of Canada.
  • Pidgin Signed English Normally refers to a combination of American Sign Language (ASL) and the English language.
  • Signing Exact English Is based on signs drawn from American Sign Language (ASL) and more or less exactly represents the English language.
  • Tactile Signing Is used by those who are both sight impaired and hard-of-hearing. It can take various forms, but they are all based on touch. One of the best known is hand-over-hand.
  • Communication Access Real Time Translation (CART) Services Is a precise instant transcription or translation of the spoken word into written text. The text appears instantaneously on a monitor so that the Deaf or hard-of-hearing client can read what is being said. This is mostly used in lectures, classrooms and in various other forums and can be performed remotely and on-site.

• Interpreting equipment rental

  Quality is essential in order to ensure a successful interpreting session, which is why it is crucial to use specialized and reliable technical equipment, and expert technicians for set-up and operation during the event. Seprotec has simultaneous translation booths that meet local equipment standards, public address systems, infrared equipment for simultaneous interpreting, Infoport briefcases, and all the material needed to make the event run smoothly.