Interpreting
Consecutive interpreting for meetings and events
The interpreter works in the pauses between speakers — for negotiations, meetings, training, and notarial and court proceedings.
How we work
Consecutive interpreting needs no booth and no receivers: the interpreter listens to a passage and renders it in the pause. That makes it cheaper than simultaneous and easier for small groups, but it roughly doubles the length of the event — worth remembering when planning a full day. We select an interpreter for the subject and the format, send material for preparation in advance, and agree the ground rules: where the pauses fall, whether the interpreter takes notes, who speaks first.
Kyiv office and remote orders
Order at our office at 40/2 Volodymyrska Street, office 5, Kyiv, or remotely from Ukraine and other countries. Finished documents can be collected, delivered digitally or sent worldwide through postal operators.
What you can order
- Business negotiations and meetings
- Training sessions and workshops
- Audits and factory inspections
- Notarial acts and document signing
- Court hearings and investigative actions
- Equipment installation and commissioning
- Medical consultations
- Accompanying delegations
What you receive
- An interpreter for your subject, not a generalist
- Preparation material before the event
- Pause protocol agreed with the speakers
- No booth or receivers required
- Available for travel and abroad
- Hourly or daily rates by agreement
Frequently asked questions
How does consecutive differ from simultaneous interpreting?
In pace and technique. Consecutive runs in the pauses between passages — no equipment, but the event lasts about twice as long. Simultaneous runs at the same time as the speaker, requires a booth, receivers and two interpreters per shift, and does not extend the programme. Negotiations among a few people usually take consecutive; a conference takes simultaneous.
How many interpreters are needed?
Usually one for consecutive, if the event runs up to four hours and has breaks. For a full day, or a dense programme without pauses, two is better: interpreting quality falls with fatigue, and it shows by the third hour.
Does the interpreter need material in advance?
Yes. The programme, participants' names, slides, job titles and product names are all studied beforehand. Without them an interpreter will convey the substance but stumble over your internal names — and the people the event is aimed at are exactly those who will notice.
Can we book an interpreter for a notary appointment?
Yes. For notarial acts involving a foreign national the interpreter must attend in person and document their qualifications — we arrange this with the notary in advance, so that nothing is found missing on the day of signing.
How is the fee calculated?
By hours or days depending on the format, with a minimum booking. Travel time is added for off-site events. A manager will quote once the language, subject, venue and duration are known.