Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Training-Relay Interpretation Using VRI

Relay Interpretation Using VRI

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The document titled "Relay Interpretation Using Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)" from June 2023 elaborates on conducting relay interpretation via VRI, particularly useful when translating between languages of lesser diffusion that necessitate a third pivot language. The guide covers two primary methods of interpretation: simultaneous and consecutive.<br /><br />**Simultaneous Relay Interpretation:**<br />- **Setup**: Participants connect via a videoconferencing platform (e.g., Zoom, Cisco Webex). Additional devices like phones support the interpretation process.<br />- **Example**: For an LEP (Limited English Proficiency) individual speaking Mixteco, an English/Spanish interpreter translates from English to Spanish, which is then translated to Mixteco by a Spanish/Mixteco interpreter.<br />- **Pros**: Effective for interpreting English messages to an LEP litigant.<br />- **Cons**: Interpreters can't hear each other on the same channel, requiring separate devices for communication. This method demands high skill and practice and can be complex.<br />- **Recommendation**: Use simultaneous interpretation only if essential for the hearing type.<br /><br />**Consecutive Relay Interpretation:**<br />- **Setup**: Like the simultaneous method, all participants connect via videoconferencing platforms.<br />- **Process**: Communication occurs one message at a time. An English speaker’s statement is first translated into Spanish by an English/Spanish interpreter, then into Mixteco by a Spanish/Mixteco interpreter. Responses from the LEP individual undergo the reverse process.<br />- **Pros**: Simpler than the simultaneous method and requires no additional devices.<br />- **Cons**: The process can extend the duration of hearings.<br /><br />For both methods, careful consideration and preparation are essential, as outlined in the document. The module "VRI Overview and Preparation" is recommended for more detailed guidance on preparing for VRI events.

Keywords

Relay Interpretation

Video Remote Interpretation

VRI

Simultaneous Interpretation

Consecutive Interpretation

Limited English Proficiency

Videoconferencing

Translation

Preparation

Pivot Language