Interpreting services
The variety of interpreting services provided by Studio Interpreti Milano covers every sector. The support of an interpreter lifts the barriers of communication! Not to be confused with written translation, interpreting is the oral translation (or into sign language) of the words of someone speaking a different language.
Interpreting is part of the DNA of Studio Interpreti Milano, which has been providing flexible solutions in all languages and for the most varied subjects for over 30 years. We boast a pool of skilled professional multilingual interpreters who are accredited by major international institutions.
Our interpreters will be there to support you at conferences, conventions, trade shows, during business negotiations, company visits, training courses, court hearings, board meetings, trips abroad and more.
We can count on both our in-house interpreters in Milan, and our contacts all over the world. Our pool of trusted interpreters selected in over thirty years of operation, and the wider network of translators and interpreters under our multinational parent agency SMG ensure that language is no longer a barrier even beyond national borders.
Studio Interpreti Milano client consultation
When you contact Studio Interpreti Milano, each request is coordinated by one of our expert Project Managers, who assesses the requirements for a successful interpreting service.
After establishing with the client the most appropriate interpreting technique for their event, the Project Manager identifies a suitable interpreter. This assessment takes into consideration the logistics and technical set-up of the event venue, the languages to be interpreted, the number of listeners, the time available and the subject matter.
Once the client has received a quote and confirmed the order, Studio Interpreti Milano will ask for possible support material to be forwarded to the interpreter(s) to prepare for the event.
We are available before, during and after the service, offering support, responding to any queries and doing our very best to ensure your full satisfaction!
The different types of interpreting
Simultaneous interpretation
The interpreter translates as the speaker talks, i.e. over the speaker’s voice without waiting for them to finish speaking. Very few interpreters are able to master this complex and demanding technique that requires control of the brain’s functions in order to listen and produce a translation in real time continuously. The advantage of simultaneous interpretation is that the translation flows with no interruptions, sometimes only a fraction of a second behind the speaker, which is ideal if you do not want to extend the duration of a conference.
Simultaneous interpreters need special technologies to receive the audio signal and transmit the translation to the audience, who listen through headphones. Studio Interpreti Milano has all the necessary technologies to provide high-quality simultaneous interpreting services and its team of specialised technicians will assist you throughout the entire process, from the installation of interpreter booths to the rental of audiovisual systems for conference rooms, and even a specialised technical direction service (for more technical details on simultaneous interpretation, see here).
Chuchotage or whispered interpreting
This is simultaneous interpretation but without the aid of transmission equipment. The interpreter sits next to the listener and whispers the translation into their ear. Chuchotage saves on the costs of technology but it should be noted that one interpreter can only be listened to by two people at a time. (for more technical details on chuchotage, see here).
Consecutive interpretation
The interpreter translates consecutively, i.e. after the speaker has finished speaking. This technique extends the duration of your event because the translation takes roughly the same amount of time as the speaker’s original speech (for more technical details on consecutive interpretation, see here).
Online or telephone interpreting
The interpreter translates simultaneously or consecutively, over the phone or via video conference, for you and your contacts (for more technical details on telephone interpretation, see here).
Mediation
This technique is used when, in addition to translating the words, the message conveyed requires explanation, a form of extra help for the foreign listeners. One example of this is the cultural and linguistic mediation that Studio Interpreti Milano offers to non-EU citizens attending appointments with public welfare authorities (for more technical details on mediation, see here).
Remote interpreting services
The COVID-19 emergency forced the business world to find new solutions to limit the economic damage caused by blanket lockdowns. Fortunately, in the age of digitisation, companies were able to rely on remote interpreting, which has proven to be an effective and efficient medium still used today.
For event organisers or companies that need to hold meetings with their customers or staff, remote interpreting allows them to keep to their agenda in total safety. The interpreters provide their services from home or the office, via telephone or platforms that allow both audio and video connection, eliminating the need for physical presence.
Far away, but always close to your needs
Even remotely, Studio Interpreti Milano can reach you anywhere in the world. The Project Manager establishes the most suitable interpreting technique together with the client and identifies the best interpreter available according to the language and area of specialisation required.
The digitisation of services has led to the emergence of a large number of platforms and applications, both for Android and iOS, and we can help you identify and set up the most appropriate technology. All it takes is a quick and easy registration, and then, in just a few steps, you can set your audio and video preferences. In addition to the well-known instant messaging software Skype, other popular platforms include ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, GoToWebinar and Google’s Hangouts Meet.
To find out more, you can find the instructions for use for all the platforms/apps online. All you have to do is register with your chosen platform or app: we’ll take care of providing the interpreter!