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 […]

It was an exciting day at the MIIS Career Fair, an important annual fair for graduate students of translation and interpretation.  A wide range of students came to our booth to learn more about our company and services. The energy in the young professionals was infectious. The majority of students told us that they shared […]

As a provider of medical translation and interpretation services, Monterey Language Services is always interested in learning about new developments and useful information in the world of health and happiness. We’d like to share an interesting video lecture we’ve found. Taking care of our bodies is an important part of living a happy, healthy life, […]

As a translation and interpretation service provider for hospitals, health centers, and clinics, Monterey Language Services is always interested in learning about new developments and useful information in the world of health. We would like to share a video that we found. The science of health is always developing and changing, and the video below […]

Happy Holidays from the team at Monterey Language Services! As a medical translation and interpretation provider, we are always exploring tips on how to stay healthy, especially during this busy time of year, when we all face the temptation of overeating. Here is some food for thought: The following are some health tips from a […]

You may not think twice about seeing a sign language interpreter in a classroom, meeting, conference, or training session, but what about onstage at a musical or concert? What does it look like? Performance in sign language gives interpreters a chance to sing with their hands, mind, body, and heart which takes artistry and creativity. […]

The 2015 annual conference of California Healthcare Interpreting Association (CHIA) was held here in Monterey. We were particularly glad to be part of the sponsoring bodies, as medical interpretation is one of our specialties here at Monterey Language Services. Enjoy the video clips capturing some of the fun activities during the event. Two interpreters won […]

Home | Schedule | Curriculum | Press/Blogs| FAQ Instructors & Participants | Contact | Fees       NEWS RELEASE Contact:         Mei-Ling Chen, Director of Translation 831-655-3460 (Office) Translation Services Launches 40-hour Minimum Training Required in the Healthcare Interpreting Industry MONTEREY, Calif. (11/19, 2014) – Monterey Language Services (MLS), an independent translation and interpretation company in […]

Home | Schedule | Curriculum | Press/Blogs| FAQ Instructors & Participants | Contact | Fees Frequently Asked Questions about our 40 hr Medical Interpreter Training 1. What is the cost of the 40 hour training? 2. For the certification process, is the exam required? 3. Can you take the exam without the training? 4. If you […]