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Calliope member Christoph Renfer whispering to British author Ken Follett at Basel Book Fair.

Whispering: an alternative form of interpretation

 | Interpreter insights
Whispering is a simple, straightforward interpretation solution, suitable only for small meetings of short duration.
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Each participant needs a headset to tune into the language of their choice.

Standardized booths for simultaneous interpretation

 | Interpretation best practices
This checklist helps you meet the equipment requirements for simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation and other types of interpretation.
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Handle last-minute changes to your event like a pro

 | Interpretation best practices
What if a speaker gets added to the program at the last minute or an interpreter falls ill? Anticipating potential issues can help you handle them smoothly.
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Bons oradores falam devagar, fazem pausas com frequência, articulam bem as palavras e evitam usar jargão.

Tips for presenters addressing multilingual audiences

 | Interpretation best practices
Get valuable tips and resources to help conference speakers prepare themselves for addressing multilingual audiences.
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Maximize your conference interpretation budget

 | Interpretation best practices
Conference interpreters, equipment and related expenses can add up. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your investment.
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Interpretation equipment with flags representing interpreted languages

Interpreter: an ‘innocuous’ profession?

 | Interpreter insights
As I read Vargas Llosa's latest book, The Bad Girl (La niña mala), I wondered if Robert Burns was right when he wrote: "O wad some Power the giftie gie us, To see oursel's as others see us!" [i]
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Calliope and its members all belong to the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), which sets standards in the field of conference interpreting.