Consecutive

Consecutive interpreting is usually for one-to-one or small group meetings. It takes place when an interpreter waits for the speaker to finish a sentence in the source language and then says the spoken translation. No special equipment is required by the interpreter. It generally used in the following situations:

• Court hearings
• Depositions
• Hospital appointments
• Medical examinations
• Telephone calls
• Interviews and meetings
• School evaluations
• Business meetings