Chuchotage is a form of interpreting where the linguist stands or sits alongside a small target audience and whispers a simultaneous interpretation of what is being said. The term chuchotage is French for “whispering”.
Benefits of Chuchotage Interpreting
Chuchotage is beneficial for a small group of people that need interpreting services. Some of the benefits of Chuchotage interpreting are:
1. It usually does not require special technology/equipment
2. It is a type of simultaneous interpreting so it takes less time than consecutive interpreting
3. This interpretation is done by a single interpreter that makes it a more reasonable and cost-effective option than other interpreting techniques.
4. It is a flexible type of interpretation because it can be done in almost every setting, formal or informal (meeting, wedding ceremony, private dinner, during a flight or a car ride…etc).
5. Chuchotage Interpreting is more confidential.
The Limitations of Chuchotage Interpreting
Let us have a look at the disadvantages of Chuchotage interpreting.
1. It is not suitable for a larger group of audience.
2. The interpreter needs to listen, speak, and translate at the same time so it becomes very demanding for him.
3. The target audience needs to be gathered closely. Sometimes the noise and voice of the speaker become disturbing.
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