In this form of simultaneous interpretation, the interpreter whispers the interpretation in the ear of one or two individuals. Whispered interpretation only works in certain specific situations, since the interpreter’s voice may disturb other participants and, depending on the seating arrangement, the interpreter may be too far from the speaker to be able to hear them properly. No equipment is required but two or more interpreters may need to take turns, depending on the duration of the meeting. Whispered interpretation, commonly referred to by its French name, chuchotage, is often used in combination with consecutive interpreting. The interpreter whispers for one or two delegates, but when those delegates take the floor the interpreter takes notes and, once they have finished speaking, conveys their remarks to the other meeting participants consecutively. It is important for the interpreter to be positioned next to the people listening to them, and to have an unobstructed view of any visual aids being used. Whispered interpretation is not suitable for large groups or when more than one or two participants require interpretation. For larger groups, it is preferable to use a tour-guide system (or an ISO-compliant interpreting booth).