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Face to Face Interpreting Service

Face to Face Interpreting

Face to Face interpreting essentially involves the physical presence of the interpreter. It is a preferred approach to communicating between people in situations that favour the attendance of a face to face interpreter for reasons such as personal, sensitive, cultural and image conscious circumstances. Because it does not deny access to cultural diversity and body language, this method of interpretation is excellent for situations where the richness and cultural context of the source language is valued as much as the words themselves.




A Face to Face Interpreter who is sensitive to cultural differences is vital for the growing international markets and the increased ethnic diversity that is emerging as a result of globalisation.

Face to Face Interpreter

Prime Languages Face to Face interpreting service is very effective for circumstance and situations where body language and cultural sensitivity are crucial for interpreting fragile and complex situations. Physical presence means the personal connection is not lost. We can provide a professional face to face interpreter whose cultural background provides comfort and understanding in difficult and detailed matters; such as scenarios that involve immigration and police. In addition to this, it is company policy to consult our clients regarding any particular demographic requirements regarding selection of interpreters.

Consecutive Interpreting

Face to Face interpreting is normally conducted using the Consecutive Interpreting delivery method, which essentially means the speech is broken into short manageable sentences allowing for a 2-way conversation.

Personalised Interpreting Service

It is important to note that using the Face to Face interpreting service may not be the ideal method in instances that require anonymity or where the Professional Interpreter´s physical presence may cause a hindrance in objectively understanding the situation. It is always recommended to weigh out the benefits and shortcomings of each type of interpretation in order to establish the most suitable method according to your priorities and limitations. Our client managers are always at hand to assist you in deciding the optimal method of interpretation for your event.


Simultaneous Interpreting
(Continuous speech)
Consecutive Interpreting
(Breaks in speech)
Liaison Interpreting
(Whispered informal)

We can provide a Face to Face Interpreting Quote or our Free Callback Service.
Alternately, please telephone +44 (0)207 785 7198.

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