I recently coordinated an event where our lead interpreter had over a decade of experience in educational settings. It made such a difference in the communication flow and the overall engagement of our audience. I’m curious to hear from others about how the experience level of interpreters has impacted your events, whether positively or negatively.
Absolutely! I once had an interpreter with 15 years in sports. They knew all the professional jargon, and it really connected with the audience.
I totally get that! I’ve noticed having interpreters familiar with the event theme really enhances the overall vibe. Like you mentioned about the jargon — having a lead interpreter who knows the specific terms can create such stronger connections with the audience.
It really drives me nuts when interpreters don’t have the right background for the event. I once had to manage a workshop on tech, and the interpreter was lost on basic terminology. Having someone like your lead interpreter with a decade of experience can change everything.