Without a proper interpreter or translator around, a phenomenon that some might call the “telephone game” could occur. Normally, the “telephone game” is a common game for a large group of people, usually children in a classroom, who take turns whispering in each other’s ears in succession; the objective of the game is to see […]

There have been unprecedented difficulties from the pandemic years, with the entire world having been affected. In today’s blog, we’ll be looking at what allowed some businesses to remain while others couldn’t, as well as what might help were the economy go into a recession as some fear. Understanding Your Finances No business can do […]

Last week, we referenced this article by the American Translators Association that detailed the case of a Cameroon citizen applying for asylum in the United States. The individual reportedly spoke a pidgin variety of English, and was unable to fully understand the proceedings nor provide a testimony that was able to be recorded accurately. The […]

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 […]

It is no secret at this point that the COVID-19 situation is still just as much of a threat as it was when the entire pandemic began. With the situation still not being contained whatsoever, what started as a pandemic that some though would optimistically end in months, has stretched out much longer, and is […]

Monterey Language Services has decided to look at interpreting as a profession as seen in movies. In doing so, we have found perfect examples of two opposite sides of the interpreter spectrum:  a professional interpreter in The Interpreter, and the opposite in Lost in Translation. Although the latter was played off for laughs, by comparing […]

4/19 Monterey Language Services attended Evento Cultural Indigeno / Indigenous Cultural Event in Greenfield, CA. We held a free raffle. This is the exciting and silly drawing. Wait til you hear Heidi try to speak Spanish! We enjoyed the event, especially meeting people who spoke indigenous languages: Mixteco, Triqui, and Purepecha, Mum, Kiche, Zapotec, and more. Tweet

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 […]