This is where we report and reflect on recent developments in the interpreting world, based on our personal experience of organising interpretation services for a wide variety of events every year, all over the world. Find inspiration for your own events by reading our posts on new meeting formats with practical tips for meeting organisers. Discover the depth and breadth of Calliope’s services, meet our members and find out what makes us tick.
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Tour-guide interpretation systems: the pros and cons
If you are thinking of using a portable interpretation system for a short meeting, or for an “on the move” event such as a guided visit, read our advice first!
What’s inside a consecutive interpreter’s notebook
How do consecutive interpreters remember everything they need to translate, when they have so little time to take notes? Read this blog to find out.
Three things you need to know about webcasting with interpretation
Webcasting with interpretation can be a very useful tool. Check out these top tips to make sure you get it right first time around.
Whispering: an alternative form of interpretation
Whispering is a simple, straightforward interpretation solution, suitable only for small meetings of short duration.
Standardised booths for simultaneous interpretation
This checklist helps you meet the equipment requirements for simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation and other types of interpretation.
Handle last-minute changes to your event like a pro
What if a speaker gets added to the programme at the last minute or an interpreter falls ill? Anticipating potential issues can help you handle them smoothly.
Tips for presenters addressing multilingual audiences
Valuable tips and resources for conference speakers preparing to address multilingual audiences.
Maximise your conference interpretation budget
Conference interpreters, equipment and related expenses can add up. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your investment.
Which languages, which type of interpretation?
Select the languages you will need interpreted and understand the differences between the types of interpretation available.
Calliope and its members all belong to the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), which sets standards in the field of conference interpreting.