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Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
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Expensive interpretation service Sep 17, 2015

I observe that interpretation services are going to be very expensive for public administration. Interpreters should also discuss on how to reduce expenses for this e.g. by using latest technology, telephone interpretation etc. Otherwise, interpreters may have less opportunities to get jobs in the future.

Soonthon L.
 
LilianNekipelov
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Reduce rates? You must be kidding. Sep 18, 2015

Use telephone interpreting? Well, first of all it is very imprecise, and secondly very inconvenient so the rates for telephone interpreting are at least twice or three times the rates of face to face interpreting, plus there are always confidentiality issues. So, no. Let the ones who need the interpreters find the money somewhere, even if by increasing taxes.

Interpreters do not need any technology, perhaps conference interpreters need headphones.
That's all. A microphone, p... See more
Use telephone interpreting? Well, first of all it is very imprecise, and secondly very inconvenient so the rates for telephone interpreting are at least twice or three times the rates of face to face interpreting, plus there are always confidentiality issues. So, no. Let the ones who need the interpreters find the money somewhere, even if by increasing taxes.

Interpreters do not need any technology, perhaps conference interpreters need headphones.
That's all. A microphone, perhaps, where they are allowed.

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