The Explanatory Instruction Role of the Interpreter is a professional role that involves communicating information to an audience in a language that they understand. This role includes interpreting spoken language, written language, signs, symbols, and other forms of communication. The interpreter helps individuals understand and navigate complex information and can provide detailed explanations of topics that the audience might not be familiar with. There are two types of Explanatory Instruction Role of the Interpreter: consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Consecutive interpreting involves interpreting after the speaker has finished speaking, while simultaneous interpreting involves interpreting while the speaker is talking. Both forms of interpreting require the interpreter to have a strong command of both languages, excellent memory, and the ability to think quickly.