Escort Interpreters at Work

In our second of a series about different types of language interpreting, we will explain what an escort interpreter does and his or her important role in the mode of interpreting.

Escort interpreters, sometimes called guide interpreters, take on a much different role from conference interpreters. Their main task is to accompany his or her clients (e.g. government agent, Law Enforcement, Lawyer’s, City client, etc.) in order to ensure that are able to communicate effectively.

Escort interpreters must be specialized in the business their clients are involved in, but also be able to travel to various locations within minutes to no notice.

Most escort language interpreting involves small groups and the interpretation is consecutive.

Outside of official business meetings the interpreter may establish a personal rapport with his or her clients and serve more as a guide and cultural resource person than as a pure interpreter.

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