Meetings and business discussions
Discuss the languages, participants, subject and location of your meeting. Share the agenda and specialist terminology to help plan an appropriate interpreting arrangement.
LSA GLOBAL
Professional Interpretation Services
Help people understand one another in live conversations. Plan the languages, meeting format and practical arrangements before the event.
Keep the conversation moving
Conferences and events
Describe the event format, audience, duration and required languages. Agree the interpreting mode, staffing and equipment responsibilities before confirming the assignment.
Remote conversations
Ask about language support for an online meeting. Confirm the platform, connection arrangements, participant access and any confidentiality requirements in advance.
Preparation and coordination
Send briefing materials and contact details for the event organiser. Timing, changes to the programme and practical arrangements belong in the agreed scope.
Brief the conversation
- Language pair and event date
- Meeting format, duration and location
- Agenda and equipment responsibilities
Prepare before the first exchange
- Plan the meeting: Share the agenda, languages and participant arrangements.
- Prepare the assignment: Confirm the interpreting mode, briefing materials and practical needs.
- Support the exchange: Follow the agreed meeting format and coordinate changes with the organiser.
Your questions, answered
What should I send for a quotation?
Describe the service, source and target languages, audience, volume and deadline. Include the files or a representative sample and any formatting, certification or technical requirements. A clear brief allows the team to confirm scope, availability and pricing.
How are price and turnaround confirmed?
The quotation depends on the actual material and requirements. Language pair, complexity, volume, quality of supplied files and timing can affect the work. Agree the deliverables, payment terms and delivery date before the assignment starts.
What should be confirmed before the event?
Confirm the languages, event format, interpreting mode, duration, organiser contact and equipment responsibilities. Share briefing material and any changes to the agenda before the assignment.
What happens if the brief changes?
Contact the team when the source, timing or requested deliverables change. Additional work and revisions are reviewed against the original scope. The agreed quotation and applicable company terms determine the next step.
A clear next step
Share your language pair, material, intended use and deadline. LSA GLOBAL can review the scope and help you choose the right next step.