Technology

Cutting Edge Technology

We understand quality and professionalism is important to our customers.
That’s why at FLS we put our technology to work.

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Translation Customers

Our Translation Editing & Proofreading (TEP) Process Promises Quality

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No Project Too Big or Too Small!

Interpreting Customers

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Face-to-Face Not Feasible?

Getting Started is Simple

No need to purchase expensive equipment. All you need is…

An Internet Connection

A Mobile Device or Computer

A Webcam (For VRI)

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About

Meet Our Team

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Caroline Myers

President
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Carolina Coates

Business Development Manager
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Josi Ricardy

Interpreting Operations Manager
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Elizabeth D'Angelo

Customer Assurance Manager for Medical Interpreting

Industry Expertise

At Foreign Language Services,
we convey what you say... in any language!

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Contact Us

Foreign Language Services

Address
3509 Memorial Parkway SW
Suite A5 Huntsville, AL 35801
Main line
(256) 881-1120
Interpreting
(256) 384-6649
Translation
(256) 384-6641

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Get Started

Set Up Your First Project

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Schedule an Appointment

Contact our office manager for interpreting services.

Frequently asked
questions

How do you translate so quickly?

We know that fast turnarounds are important to you.

We have hundreds of linguists standing by to work on your document and our tools allow translators, editors and proofreaders to collaborate and work simultaneously, cutting back a lot of back-and-forth and streamlining the process.

How do you ensure quality?

FLS only uses full-time, professionally trained, certified and experienced linguists who are culturally sensitive and compelling communicators in their mother tongue. Our vetting and compliance standards are the most stringent in the industry.

How long have you been in business?

FLS has been in business for 40 years.

How long will it take?

Translation can be done efficiently when using an experienced translator. A job can take anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks, depending on its length.  Typically, we say that a translator can easily handle 10,000 words/week.

What’s the difference between translation and interpreting?

Translation refers to the written process of converting a document from one language to another.  Interpreting refers to the verbal process of communicating a dialogue between two or more people.  Both require bilingual ability, an educated knowledge of both languages, and a native ability in the target language.

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Services

Translating

Foreign Language Services offers professional translation services and the latest in translation technology.

Interpreting

Foreign Language Services provides expert, native speakers servicing any industry and any situation.

Services to fuel
your international growth

Corporate Language Training

If you are a global company, then you have encountered language barriers with consumers, partners, and employees. Foreign Language Services designs corporate language courses customized to your specific needs, including immersion training to relocate staff in a foreign country or in the US.

Foreign Language Services provides English as a Second Language and Foreign Language training in Japanese, German, Chinese and more.

Learning a second language requires a methodology developed by skillful and experienced language teachers to help clients succeed.  That is why Foreign Language Services has professional native tutors who provide meticulous, customized training to client personnel to guide them step-by-step through this gratifying journey.

Placement Services

As international companies began expanding their presence into our geographic region in the 1990s, Foreign Language Services met the growing need for bilingual on-premise staff by providing on-site interpreters.  These placement services were crucial elements to successful integration during the startup phase for each company.

For more than forty years we have partnered with many automotive companies answering the communication needs of their workforce and management teams by placing bilingual staff in offices or production plants temporarily or permanently.

Other commonly required services are Translation and Language training such as English as a Second Language or Foreign Language training to personnel placed in the US or in foreign countries.

MULTILINGUAL TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES

Foreign Language Services offers fast and professional audio transcription services. We convert recordings of conferences, interviews, board meetings, focus groups and any other audio content into text, in all major languages, at cost-effective prices.

SUBTITLING, VOICE-OVERS, SCANNING AND OCR

Foreign Language Services is a leading provider of high-quality services aimed at the digitization of documents, optical character recognition, video subtitling, and foreign language voice-overs.

WEBSITE LOCALIZATION

Foreign Language Services also offers website localization services. Localization integrates translation and cultural adaptation to account for differences in various markets. Whether you are designing your website from the ground up or want to create a foreign language version of your existing site, we have the tools, talent, and experience to create premium quality multilingual online content.

LINGUISTIC CONSULTING

Our broad range of linguistic consulting services comprises, among other things, style guide creation, trade name evaluation, proofreading, and technical writing. Our concern is to enhance the effectiveness of our clients’ international operations by ensuring that their message targets the right audience in the right language and tone.

Industry Expertise

At Foreign Language Services,
we convey what you say... in any language!

What Our
Customers Say

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Interpreting

INTERPRETING

Foreign Language Services helps our customers bridge the communication gap in any setting. We provide expert native speakers who navigate through any interpreting setting.

Interpreting at Foreign Language Services

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By utilizing a state-of-the-art scheduling system, our customers efficiently schedule services.

Our vetted interpreters have expertise in many industries including:

At FLS we utilize the latest in technological advances to provide high quality interpreting no matter your location. We provide:

Interpreting Services

Over-the-phone Interpreting

Over the phone Interpreting (OPI) interpreting takes place when a professional interpreter connects with you and a limited-English proficient (LEP) customer or patient, either immediately or at a pre-scheduled time. OPI is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 180 languages.

Whether you have a rushed or last-minute language emergency, or there is no access to a live interpreter, OPI can overcome your language barrier in just a matter of seconds.

For more information on telephone interpreting services, contact us at interpreting@flstranslation.com.

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an innovative, HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based technology that connects sign language and foreign language interpreters with office staff, patients, and clients with the click of a button. With many languages available, including American Sign Language (ASL), VRI is an easy, cost-effective way to meet your language interpretation needs. VRI combines the benefits of face-to-face interpretation with the on-demand nature of Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI).

VRI is an effective solution for language barriers because it is instant, mobile and cost-effective. Anywhere, anytime, on almost any device. All you need is an internet connection.

On-Site Interpreting

Onsite service is a more appropriate solution for appointments planned in advance. It is ideal for situations involving sensitive or emotionally challenging settings. It provides face-to-face interaction among the client, the recipient, and the interpreter.

Recipients have been reported being much more comfortable having an interpreter physically in the room because the interpreter helps to build rapport between the recipient and client. There are few potential barriers to communication if the speaker, the listener, and the interpreter are all in the same place. In person, the interpreter can discern things such as when the recipient or client is confused or has a question or needs further explanation.

On-Site Interpreting Platform

When on-site interpreting is needed, an easy to use scheduling platform allows clients to readily request services via our web portal.

Accessing and placing a request for our face-to-face interpreting service is easy! Just log in to our completely secure online scheduling platform, select a language, including American Sign Language, place your request and wait for your confirmation e-mail.

  • Easy to use
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Request, edit, or cancel appointments
  • Receive automatic e-mail notifications

Certified, vetted linguists
all over the world

Languages

Change how you communicate with the world

  • Albanian
  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Bangali
  • Bulgarian
  • Catalan
  • Chinese (All Varieties)
  • Creole
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Farsi
  • French
  • French (Canadian)
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Greek
  • Gujarati
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Javanese
  • Korean
  • Lahnda
  • Macedonian
  • Malay
  • Marathi
  • Nepali
  • Norwagian
  • Persian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Portuguese (Portugal)
  • Punjabi
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Spanish (All Varieties)
  • Swedish
  • Tagalog
  • Tajik
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Urdu
  • Uzbek
  • Vietnamese
  • American Sign Language
  • And More....

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Translating

TRANSLATION
How it Works

Upload Documents​

Upload certified, academic or business documents

FLS Team Goes to Work​

Your document will be translated by a highly trained linguist who is a native speaker of the target language

Receive Your Translation​

Get your translation in the same format as the original, in your inbox

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What We Provide

At Foreign Language Services, we are widely recognized for providing expert translation services. Your document(s) will be analyzed, translated, localized, and edited by a team of expert linguists whose command of subject matter ensures accuracy.

FLS utilizes leading computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, yielding faster response times while leveraging translation memory (TM), cutting costs and timelines.

 

Certified Translations

At Foreign Language Services we provide certified translations for immigration, legal, marriage, and other personal documents for citizenship, immigration, and legal purposes. We provide a secure process and fast turn-around for most documents.

Every Document Undergoes a Rigorous Quality Process

At FLS, we work with documents of all sizes in numerous industries.

We are proud to offer the latest in translation technology. Take advantage of our process automation systems and new business models for an innovative and satisfying translation experience.

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The FLS Quality Assurance Process

With our QAP, we can guarantee we convey what you say...In ANY language. We produce understandable and accurate multilingual documents, authentic to your original message. Our goal is to create a loyal customer base who has the utmost confidence in our team and in our process.

Document Preparation/Research

We evaluate the original document(s) and define client needs. We confirm language(s), due date(s), and define who the intended audience is for the document(s). We explain the translation process step-by-step.

Preparation and Delivery of Proposal

We analyze the document(s) and prepare a quote or detailed pricing proposal based on word count, repetition, and volume. We provide a timeline. We proceed after written authorization is received.

Translation Team Selection

We assign subject matter experts who have native language proficiency, experience, credentials, and writing skills.

Translation and glossary development begin. The translation manager responds to questions from the translation team and maintains communication synergy between all parties.

Technical Review and Editing

The editor partners with the translator(s) to review for accuracy and readability. The editor’s review ensures correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, consistent terminology, and completeness.

Final Proof and Formatting

We format the translated document to match the original layout and design. This step often includes desktop publishing in software such as Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. The goal is to produce a translation that authentically reflects the original document.

Before delivering the document, we ensure its accuracy with a final proof.

UPFRONT PRICING

No surprises! Foreign Language Services provides comprehensive proposals with pricing guaranteed. By leveraging translation memory from previous jobs for our clients, we can predict a 15% to 40% cost savings over time.

  • No hidden fees
  • Discount for high volume jobs

Responsive Turnaround

  • Quick turnaround for short documents
  • Synchronization of multiple language translations to assure consistency
  • Timing to suit customer needs without sacrificing quality

Secure Documents

  • Password protection
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Non-disclosure agreements in place
  • Off-site 24/7 system backup

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Why Foreign Language Services was Started

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Foreign Language Services is a leading language services company providing solutions globally to overcome language communication barriers for their customers, partners, and employees.

For more than forty years, we have built trusting relationships through expertise, experience, and professionalism.

Our clients rely on our proficient interpreting and translation services in more than one hundred languages.

When you entrust your work to Foreign Language Services, be assured that credentialed linguists will communicate your message the way you intended. Our linguists are native speakers and subject matter experts, with an in-depth understanding of the market you want to reach.

Technology

Take advantage of process automation systems and new business models for an innovative and satisfying translation experience.

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Accuracy

Ensure industry-specific terminology and work with your own team of committed linguists.

Quality

Give your company a convincing, local voice in key markets.

Expertise

Rely on proven experts for your internal communications and convey your message to the world!

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