Here are the different types of interpreting services available: Simultaneous interpreting: the interpreter translates speech in real time. Simultaneous interpreting is common, for example, when interpreting live television events. Consecutive interpreting: the interpreter speaks after the original speaker, which fragments the speaker's discourse. Whispered interpreting: this method of interpreting is used when only a minority of the participants require real-time translation. Alphatrad's interpreting services can also be provided online by videoconference, telephone or face-to-face, with liaison interpreting.