The Benefits of Telephone Interpreting Services Versus Traditional Interpreting Services

For many decades, interpreting services have proven a successful tool in communicating with non-native English speakers by lots of UK businesses. With the changing business world, interpreting services have therefore adapted to cope with demand. From face-to-face interpreting to telephone interpreting services, businesses now have a choice of interpreting services to pick from.

In today’s blog, the team here at Absolute Translations discuss the difference between telephone interpreting, which has been extremely popular in the last year, and traditional interpreting methods.

What Are Telephone Interpreting Services?

Telephone interpreting is a type of remote interpreting. One in which the conversation between all parties and the interpreter is carried out over the phone . The interpreter will be available throughout the phone call to relay what is being said by both parties. With our specialist telephone interpreting services, individuals will come to us requesting an interpreter in their chosen language; these might include French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Then, our project managers will take the names and telephone numbers of all the participants to set up and schedule the call with the professional interpreter available for the meeting.

Examples of Traditional Interpreting Services

There are many other examples of traditional interpreting methods including the most popular which is face-to-face interpreting. Unlike telephone interpreting services, interpreting in person involves an interpreter and the parties involved being in the same room. The interpreter is then able to relay what is being said in front of the people who are speaking. This is often used by court interpreters who are used by legal professionals in court hearings, prison visits and meetings with barristers. It can also be used during large business conferences where information is required to be interpreted simultaneously.

Why Choose Telephone Interpreting Services Over Other Methods?

While traditional methods of interpreting are great for certain situations, the last year has emphasised the importance of telephone interpreting. Following the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, telephone interpreting services have allowed international businesses to continue their operations. Due to the virtual nature of telephone interpreting, interpreters are available on short notice and can even be available within the same day. Therefore, if a business has an emergency overseas, the interpreter can be available at short notice to ensure smooth communication.

Not only is the availability of telephone interpreters much better than previously, telephone interpreting is a great cost-effective way to communicate. Due to the lack of travel expenses for the interpreter, telephone interpreting services are actually a lot more affordable than other methods. Therefore, your business can invest in interpreting services without breaking the bank.

Contact Us

To find out more information about the range of interpreting services we provide, why not get in touch? Our team are available on 0333 577 0767 or main@absolutetranslations.com.