We here at Monterey Language Services often have requests for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in different settings and scenarios. It is always our pleasure to provide great service with high-quality interpreters. Here are some good examples. The Classroom Typically in the United States, many ASL interpreters are known to interpret into sign language for […]

Here at Monterey Language Services, we have many long-time customers who use our services, such as for medical interpretation or translation for monthly newsletters and the like. On the other hand, we often have first-time customers who have never needed to hire translators or interpreters before, and would like more information on the subject before […]

Monterey Language Services specializes in medical interpretation for hospitals and clinics. Therefore, we are conscious about health and energy related information and would like to share some of our ideas on how to manage your energy levels, so you can increase not only the quality of your work, but your day-to-day life as well. Get […]

So far, 2022 has been a roller coaster — and not a particularly fun one for many. As we go into the second half of 2022, we can make a few predictions for how the year might turn out, and how translators and interpreters might want to prepare for it. We mentioned in our last […]

Monterey Language Services is looking for 3-4 Spanish medical interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services to federally funded productive health care facilities in Richmond and Antioch, CA. Requirements: Have completed 100 hours of CCHI approved interpreter training Experienced with in-person medical interpretation Have reliable transportation to and from Richmond or Antioch Enjoy working with young […]

In 2016, the California Legislature approved a bill that would help improve the amount and quality of medical interpretation services in the state. In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 635 (Atkins, Chapter 600, Statutes of 2016) which was passed with little objection, and Senate Bill (SB) 165 (Atkins, Chapter 365, Statutes of 2019) which passed […]

COVID-19 and the resulting measures taken to prevent its spread have significantly affected the global economy. No industry has been spared, although a select few have actually seen business increase due to the virus. Many people expect that our economies will not go back to the way they were before the virus, not entirely. We […]

Technology was already an important tool for communication, work, entertainment, etc. before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now that many of us are isolated at home and unable to work or visit other people in person, technology has taken on even more critical and unforeseen roles. Who knew that videoconferencing services such as Zoom would be […]

To those of us who already work in the translation and interpretation industry, the importance of language service providers is obvious. However, this industry is actually pretty invisible; people don’t often think of translation and interpretation until they need it, or when they see a translation or interpretation that has gone terribly wrong. One of […]

It might sounds obvious, but words truly are the foundation of good communication. We might have the best idea in the world, but what good is a great idea if we can’t communicate it clearly to other people? Even worse, imagine if we use the wrong words (intentionally or unintentionally), we can leave people feeling […]