I recently saw a post on social media from a person who was angry about the high level of limited-English proficiency in the United States. While there was no doubt this person was committed to their point of view, it got me thinking…do people, and more importantly, businesses and organizations, understand the necessity of language
As the most populous state in the U.S., California is one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the world. 16 languages other than English are spoken as primary languages at home by more than 100,000 persons (more than any other state in the nation). With the diversity of languages spoken, California has a growing
“Technology made large populations possible; large populations now make technology indispensable.” – Joseph Wood Krutch Ask people how they feel about technology and you may get varied answers. While the topic of technological advancement can be a charged issue for individuals, Telelanguage believes that for the world of interpretation services, technology is a way to
Whether you have an international business or you’re ready to expand your services, we live in a global market. Today, Telephonic Interpreters are an important part of growing an international company, improving business-to-business communications, and maximizing the success of global outreach. Bringing a professional telephone interpreter on conference calls for your non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking clients
California is considered a global trendsetter in areas ranging from pop culture to politics, and is the birthplace of the film industry, and the Internet. The population is greater than that of all but 34 countries of the world. The Greater Los Angeles Area is the 2nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. California is
Diversity in our country is at the heart of America. As populations continue to shift, and we become more diverse, the need for effective language services increases in all industries across the United States and qualified interpreters and translators are high-value members in serving the needs of language diverse populations. The growing need for language
As Limited English Proficiency in the United States continues to rise, and the LEP population over 25 million, interpreters and translators have become a key part of many major industries, such as legal and judicial, hospitality, social services and of course, healthcare. The changes for the healthcare industry in 2016 have made Hospital language services a top
2016 saw considerable changes to regulations for hospitals and the healthcare industry. These changes highlight the need for effective language services and language access programs in hospitals and health care settings. Implementation of higher quality language access programs will continue to be a priority for the healthcare industry in 2017. One major change for the
We hear many foreign languages every day. The United States draws persons from many countries around the world, many of whom speak foreign languages. The diversity of languages in the United States may be surprising to most, as a 2015 Census Bureau Reported at Least 350 Languages Spoken in U.S. Homes. In 2013, there were
The language services industry has never been more important and relevant than it is now, and that trend continues to grow. Whether you’re a language service provider, an interpreter, or an international company, it’s important to recognize your contribution to a growing industry and the need for quality globalization, localization and interpreter services within the
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