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It is a fact that Remote Interpreting is becoming a popular service, but as for translation companies, we need to remember that Face-to-Face Interpreting is still necessary and in many cases the only option.
“Face-to-face interpreting has been replaced by phone and video interpreting in many cases over the years, but there are a number of situations where it remains irreplaceable. In some settings you can’t accept anything less than the human presence of an interpreter, or sometimes a whole team of them”. Both phrases can be found in a text called “5 Scenarios Where Face-to-Face Interpreting is Needed”, on Globalization & Localization Association website, which reflects the reality coming from the increasingly digitalized world that represents one of the biggest challenges that the translation companies sector is confronting.
It is a fact that Remote Interpreting is becoming a popular service, but as for translation companies, we need to remember that Face-to-Face Interpreting is still necessary and in many cases the only option.
In this regard, Globalization & Localization Association (GALA) compiled “5 Scenarios Where Face-to-Face Interpreting is Needed”, where it refers, in a generic but accurate way, to cases which imply Face-to Face interpreting:
- “When Language impacts the law” - courtrooms especially
- “When Language Impacts Business Results” - high-stakes business meetings can’t have any misunderstandings
- “When You’ve Got Something Important to Say” - employees should understand their safety and health instructions
- “When Language Impacts a Person’s Rights”
- “When the Human Touch is Important” - the human touch shouldn’t be underestimated, some cases involve personal and sensitive issues.
Essentially, whenever misunderstandings could impact a person’s life or wellbeing, face-to-face interpretation should be used.
This text was not written by a native English speaker, but by a language lover. However, all our language services are always provided by native speakers.
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