Onsite Interpretation
Nationwide In-Person Interpretation Services
At Translation Station, we deliver professional on-site interpretation services across all 50 states in more than 250 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL). Whether the setting is legal, medical, corporate, technical, or governmental, our interpreters provide accurate, real-time communication that bridges both language and cultural gaps. What truly sets us apart is our rigorous commitment to our clients – we hand-select interpreters who possess deep subject-matter expertise and go beyond language alone to find interpreters with fluency in the appropriate regional dialects.
Whenever possible, we build long-term interpreter-client relationships to ensure consistency, clarity, and a deeper understanding of context in ongoing engagements. From your initial request to the final interaction, you can expect responsive, hands-on support and a seamless, professional experience every step of the way.
Why Partner with Translation Station for Onsite Interpretation?
Nationwide On-Site Interpretation Services in Over 250 Languages
With nearly 30 years of experience, Translation Station delivers dependable, in-person interpretation services across all 50 states – and in more than 250 languages. Our extensive network of qualified language professionals allows us to provide on-site support in virtually any language, at any location. What sets us apart is our unmatched reach, reliability, and commitment to ensuring every assignment is handled with accuracy, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and the individual attention that each assignment deserves.
Reducing Costs with Our Industry Leading Fill Rate
We’re passionate about language access – and it shows. With an industry leading fulfillment rate, even for the rarest languages, we help clients save time, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. Our institutional partners consistently report fewer delays and rescheduled appointments thanks to our reliability. By prioritizing coverage and going the extra mile on every request, we make sure language access is never a barrier to progress.
Customized Solutions
We make partnering with us simple and seamless. Our experienced scheduling team is always ready to receive and fulfill your requests with speed and accuracy. For high-volume clients, we go further – collaborating to design customized workflows and reporting that align with your operational goals. These tailored solutions drive efficiency, deliver valuable insights, and support smarter, data-driven decisions. As your needs evolve, our scalable approach ensures we grow with you – every step of the way.
Types of Interpretation
Consecutive Interpretation
Most interpreters are consecutive interpreters, where the speaker and interpreter take turns. First the speaker talks, then pauses, and then the interpreter talks. This type of interpretation is commonly used in medical and legal settings.
Simultaneous Interpretation
Hosting a multilingual conference or event? We’ve got you covered with expert simultaneous interpretation services. Our highly skilled simultaneous interpreters change the speaker’s words into another language in real-time, with only a few seconds of delay.
American Sign Language Interpretation
ASL interpreters facilitate communication between hearing individuals and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals who use ASL as their primary language. Our ASL interpreters are certified by respected organizations, such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Why Is Regional Dialect So Important?
Language is more than just words –
It’s culture, context, and connection. That’s why at Translation Station; we go beyond basic language matching to account for regional dialects when assigning interpreters. Whether it’s Spanish from Mexico vs. Spain, Arabic from Egypt vs. Morocco, or French from France vs. West Africa, these differences can significantly affect clarity and understanding.
This is especially true for less commonly spoken languages like Swahili, Hmong, or Pashto, where regional variations can change vocabulary, phrasing, and even meaning. By matching clients with interpreters fluent in the appropriate dialect, we ensure more accurate communication, fewer misunderstandings, and a more authentic experience for everyone involved. It’s just one more way we provide language services that are not only professional—but personal.
On-Site Interpreter Qualifications
At Translation Station, we recognize that effective communication requires mastery of industry-specific knowledge, terminology, and language. Do you need an interpreter with specific subject-matter expertise? Our team will match you with a qualified professional who understands the nuances of your field. Beyond subject-matter knowledge, our rigorous quality assurance process evaluates interpreters based on several key criteria, including:
Linguistic Mastery
Our interpreters are nearly all native speakers of the target language, skilled at adapting any message and its meaning within the context of cultural nuances such as slang and non-verbal cues. Our interpreters come from the communities which they serve, ensuring that communication is clear and perfectly tailored to your audience.
Experience and Certifications
Our interpreters set the standard for excellence, and many hold prestigious credentials from nationally recognized organizations, including the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination (FCICE) credential or state level equivalents, and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Verified and Screened
Our interpreters undergo rigorous vetting to ensure full compliance and trustworthiness. This includes comprehensive criminal background screenings as well as OIG/SAM exclusion list screenings, among others. These stringent measures help ensure that every interpreter we provide is qualified, reliable, and cleared to work in sensitive environments – giving our clients complete peace of mind.
Subject-Matter Expertise
Our skilled language professionals possess industry specific expertise across a wide range of fields such as healthcare, law, and various technical fields, enabling us to serve clients with accuracy and cultural competency.
Ethics and Confidentiality
We uphold the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality. Every interpreter must sign a strict confidentiality agreement and completes specialized training to ensure full compliance with interpreter ethics and critical regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and FERPA.
Cultural Competency
Our interpreters, fluent in over 250 languages, excel in cultural competency because they come from the communities they serve. Our interpreters understand the customs and traditions of their communities, ensuring that no nuance is lost, or inadvertently added, to critical communications.
Situations Where On-Site Interpretation is Most Often Utilized
We proudly provide on-site interpretation services for several of the nation’s leading managed care organizations, healthcare providers, and insurers. Our clients also include governmental agencies, educational institutions, court systems, law firms, and legal service providers. These leaders trust our high-volume on-site interpretation services to bridge language barriers for limited-English proficient individuals, ensuring accessibility, compliance, and efficiency. The following industries most often utilize on-site/in-person interpretation services:
Why Choose Translation Station for Onsite Interpretation?
250+ Languages and American Sign Language (ASL)
Our extensive network of interpreters covers over 250 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), so we can meet all your communication needs.
Nationwide Coverage
With onsite interpretation services available nationwide, we provide in-person access to qualified interpreters in all 50 states.
Industry Leading Fill-Rate
Our reliability sets us apart. Clients consistently report cost savings by avoiding rescheduling fees for missed doctor appointments or court proceedings. At Translation Station, we prioritize language access over profits, ensuring every request is fulfilled.
Rigorous Adherence to Compliance Standards
We prioritize privacy, data security, and confidentiality, ensuring strict compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA. Our focus on compliance ensures our clients the peace of mind to focus on what matters most to them.
Specialized Expertise
Our interpreters are trained medical interpreters, legal interpreters, and interpreters with specialized experience in a variety of technical fields, who can provide accurate and effective interpretation regardless of complex terminology, ensuring you receive the highest quality interpretation.
Simultaneous Interpretation
We offer highly skilled simultaneous interpretation for conferences and events, enabling smooth multilingual communication in real time.
Customized Interpretation Solutions
We offer customized solutions, including reporting and invoicing, that are tailored to meet the unique needs of your business or organization.
Certified Woman-Owned Business
We’re proud to be a certified woman-owned business, demonstrating our commitment to diversity and enabling our partners to meet their supplier diversity goals with confidence.