Choosing a language company to help meet your interpreting or translation needs can be overwhelming. A quick Google search will give you over 880 million results in less than a second. So how do you choose the best language translation company for you and your organization? With so many options, the question quickly becomes, “How do I choose the right one? How do I choose the translation company that best meets our needs?”
When looking for the best language services company for you and your organization, you need to consider what languages are available for interpreting and translation. Photo by javi_indy on Getty Images.The first step is to choose a languages company that can provide interpreting and translation in the languages that you need. If they cannot speak your language as well as the language you need interpreted, there is no need to go any further. Many companies specialize in translating one or only a handful of languages into English. However, if your business requires multiple language translations or interpretations, you will have to keep looking for a new company each time you need a different language interpreted.
Now, some other companies go a step farther and focus on the most translated languages, which is a better place to start. Nevertheless, if your business is in the medical or law fields especially, you cannot choose the language of the person who comes into the hospital or into the courtroom. You must be prepared for a broad scope of languages that may need to be interpreted at any moment in time. That is where A Foreign Language Service – AFLS comes in. We are known as the 400 Languages People for good reason. A quick look at the languages we interpret will tell you that from Afrikaans to Uzbek, we speak your language.
Next, you need a company that not only speaks the right languages, but one that also delivers accurate translations. Interpreting and translation do not only require an understanding of the word for word translation of a document or a meeting, but also of the ideas being communicated. For example, if an Icelander says, “It’s raining fire and brimstone,” they don’t mean it is the apocalypse, they are really saying, “It’s raining cats and dogs.”
Now if all you are talking about is the weather, that faux pas might be easily forgiven. However, when the correct medical diagnosis is on the line, a million-dollar business deal is being negotiated, or a key witness is being deposed, the margin for error is much slimmer. This is why at AFLS our interpreters are carefully vetted and adhere to the highest standards of excellence. We meet language industry standards demanded by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), the American Translators Association (ATA) and the Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf (RID). The right interpretation is our business.
When considering what language translation company is right for you, you also need to consider whether or not the company delivers accurate translations. Image by Kaspars Grinvalds on Canva Pro.Thirdly, you need not only the right language and an accurate interpretation, you need language services in a timely fashion. When you are researching your options and determining how to choose the best language translation company for you, remember that you need translations and interpretations that are timely. An interpretation that is not available for a month is useless when it is needed within the week, or even the same day. An injured worker on the job does not have time to wait weeks for an interpretation when he needs tell a doctor his symptoms immediately. That is why at AFLS we have real time OnDemand© Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to help you when you have an immediate need for interpreting. If your business cannot wait, neither will we.
The last thing you need when looking for an interpretation is a complex user interface that resembles a maze. You need the right language and the right interpretation at the right time. So, simplicity and clarity are of the essence. This is why at AFLS we have an easy-to-navigate user interface that allows both client and interpreter to connect and communicate with ease. Our OnDemand© Over the Phone Interpreting system (OPI) is easy to use, regardless of your situation. These services are accessible by mobile app or web portal for your convenience. What is more, our Virtual Remote Interpreting system (VRI) has the same accessibility and user-friendliness. If you need to choose one over the other, that can be done with the click of a button. If your preference is using a landline instead of a mobile platform, that availability is also at your disposal.
Choosing the right language translation company means picking a company that can work both within your priorities and your budget. Image by DOUGBERRY on Getty Images Signature.Finally, you not only need the right language and the right translation at the right time. But you also need these qualities with the right technology interface, with the right interpreter, and at the right price. Most leaders do not have a limitless budget, and we understand that challenge. We have competitive pricing that keeps your budget in mind. And we know that you need the highest quality interpreters and translators within the scope of this budget. We help you to determine the best choices for your organization by offering a free quote on services.
Although looking for a language services company certainly can feel overwhelming, it does not have to be. How do you choose the best language translation company for you and your business or organization? Look for a few key attributes, including available languages, professional and timely services, ease of use and competitive cost. With AFLS, you have a company that can provide interpretation and translation, accurately and professionally. We can provide these services when you need it and at the right price with certified, professional interpreters. In fact, AFLS always offers a free quote to help you determine if we are the best company for your needs. We want you to know that you have the best interpreting and translation services for your business or organization.
As a trusted leading language service provider, A Foreign Language Service – AFLS provides OPI/ VRI interpreting and on-site interpreting, certified document translation, and localization services to clients around the world. We offer services in up to 400 languages, including high demand ones such as Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and American Sign Language (ASL). Depending on your needs, we can also provide support in endangered and emerging languages like Basque, Irish Gaelic, and Quechua. In this vital work, we collaborate with a network of 1500-strong passionate, licensed professional translators and interpreters based throughout the world. Our clients include global brands and government agencies, as well as the medical, legal, business, and education communities. At AFLS, we understand the power and importance of language. We know that every language matters. Your language matters. Contact us today for a free quote!
About the Author: Christopher Kemp
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