Plain language is an important tool at conferences to ensure comprehensibility and accessibility for all participants. This is particularly important for people with cognitive impairments, learning difficulties or little knowledge of German. The use of plain language at conferences is carried out by specially trained interpreters who translate the content into an easily understandable form in real time.

The use of plain language makes it possible for more people to participate in conferences and understand their content, regardless of their cognitive abilities or language skills.

Interpreting in plain language is a relatively new discipline that differs from traditional interpreting methods. While traditional interpreters often use complex technical terms and long sentences, plain language interpreters focus on simple words, short sentences and clear structures. This requires special training and a deep understanding of the rules of plain language

The integration of interpreters in separate video channels is easily possible in video conferences and digital meetings, e.g. via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Participants can open an additional audio channel here to listen to the interpreting audio or plain language.

The participants receive Headphones with receiverswith which you can select different channels. A special channel is reserved for translation into plain language.

Interpreters for plain language sit in interpreting booths and translate lectures, workshops or presentations simultaneously. They simplify complex content, use short sentences and explain difficult terms.

The translation is performed wirelessly via Infrared or radio systems to the participants' receivers. This means that each participant can choose individually whether they want to hear the original language or the easy-to-read translation.

In addition, communication assistants can be deployed to accompany people with learning difficulties directly, explain technical terms and ask them to speak more slowly if necessary.