INTERPRETIng Services

In-Person Video Telephonic

PLS has a team of seasoned interpreters with proficiency and expertise in over 200 languages. Our interpreters are community-oriented and dedicated to client satisfaction.

Each interpreter has at a minimum a BTG certificate, native fluency in source and target languages, a strong background in the subject matter, is familiar with quality assurance procedures and ethical standards, adheres to confidentiality practices, and has had all required clearances, inclusive of federal, state and child abuse clearances

Consecutive Interpretation

is ideal for one-on-one conversations and small group meetings. Consecutive interpretation is generally bi-directional (i.e., the interpreter waits for the speaker to finish his/her statement before interpreting the language to the other party).

Simultaneous Interpretation

is ideal for conferences and large group meetings. Simultaneous interpretation is rendered in real time without disrupting the original flow of delivery. The simultaneous interpreter speaks at the same time as the presenter as opposed to a consecutive interpreter who waits for the speaker to finish his/her statement before interpreting the language to the other party.

IN-PERSON INTERPRETING

The interpreter will arrive 15 minutes early at the requested time, date and location. He or she will come prepared with the terminology necessary to properly communicate in the interpreted session.

After a brief introduction to all parties in both languages, the interpreted session will begin.  The interpreter will interpret everything said during the session with great accuracy.

The interpreter will sight translate any documents requested of them.  After the interpreted session is complete, the interpreter will have a post session with the the client should the client have any questions, for example if the session was culturally complex.

VIDEO INTERPRETING

The interpreter will log in to your requested video platform 15 minutes prior to the scheduled session.  He or she will come prepared with the terminology necessary to properly communicate in the interpreted session. 

After a brief introduction to all parties in both languages, the interpreted session will begin.  The interpreter will interpret everything said during the session with great accuracy.

The interpreter will sight translate any documents the host chooses to share on the screen.