Interpreting services
Interpreting services for every conversation, in the room, on the phone, or on screen
On-site, over-the-phone, video, remote simultaneous, and conference interpreting in 250+ languages, from one partner. The right interpreter, in the right mode, for a five-minute call or a global summit.
Right now, somewhereIllustrative
- OPIVietnameseBenefits lineConnected · 0:24
- VRIPashtoEmergency departmentOn screen
- RSI6 languagesGlobal all-handsLive
- On-siteSpanishDeposition, DenverArriving 8:30
- ConferenceFrench · ArabicAnnual summitBooths ready
- 250+LanguagesIncluding rare languages and regional dialects
- 24/7/365On-demand accessPhone and video interpreters around the clock
- 5Ways to connectOn site, phone, video, remote, and conference
- GSAContract holderWith cleared interpreters for sensitive work
Choose a mode
The interpreting map: which mode fits?
Every mode trades speed against presence. Pick a situation to see where it lands, and which service we would send.
A resident calls your benefits line and speaks only Vietnamese.
We would send
Over-the-phone interpreting
Seconds matter and audio is enough. An interpreter joins the call in about 30 seconds on average.
Explore over-the-phone interpretingA patient arrives at the emergency department and speaks only Pashto.
We would send
Video remote interpreting
The clinician needs face-to-face interpreting now, and a qualified interpreter can be on screen in minutes.
Explore video remote interpretingCounsel has scheduled a deposition with a Spanish-speaking witness.
We would send
On-site interpreting
Legal proceedings call for a qualified interpreter in the room, booked and briefed in advance.
Explore on-site interpretingYour CEO addresses employees in six countries at once.
We would send
Remote simultaneous interpretation
Every employee hears the CEO live in their own language, without leaving the platform.
Explore remote simultaneous interpretationDelegates fill a ballroom for two days of sessions in three languages.
We would send
Conference and event interpreting
Booths, receivers, technicians, and interpreter teams, coordinated as one event.
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Five ways to put an interpreter in the conversation
Each service has its own page with standards, pricing models, and FAQs.
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01 · OPI
Over-the-phone interpreting
Dial one number, choose a language, and an interpreter joins the call, 24/7/365.
Best forShort calls, contact centers, and walk-ins that cannot wait
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02 · VRI
Video remote interpreting
An interpreter joins by live video on a tablet, laptop, or phone, on demand or scheduled.
Best forClinical, legal, and service conversations where faces and documents matter
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03 · On-site
On-site interpreting
A qualified interpreter is in the room, working consecutively, simultaneously, or as an escort.
Best forDepositions, hearings, medical visits, site tours, and sensitive meetings
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04 · RSI
Remote simultaneous interpretation
Interpreters work in real time from professional remote setups, with listeners choosing their language channel.
Best forWebinars, all-hands, and hybrid events on Zoom, Teams, or Webex
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05 · Conference
Conference and event interpreting
Interpreters, booths, receivers, and technicians, delivered under one contract.
Best forSummits, conferences, and multilingual events of any size
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Consecutive vs simultaneous
Two ways to interpret. Different clocks.
In consecutive interpreting, the speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each segment, which suits depositions, interviews, and medical visits. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter speaks a second or two behind the speaker, which keeps conferences and town halls on schedule.
Workforce enablement
From presence to participation
For global employers, interpreting is not a courtesy. It is how one workforce hears one message and acts on it.
The leadership message, intact
Executive communication keeps its impact and nuance in every region, so one company hears one message.
No more language lag
Interpreting built into daily operations speeds up cross-border projects, meetings, and decisions.
Everyone participates
Employees who understand and are understood contribute, lead, and stay. Interpreting turns presence into participation.
Engineered for scale
From a 10-person board meeting to a global summit
The same four steps whether you need one interpreter or a hundred. Platform-agnostic delivery on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or in your venue, with encrypted audio and background-checked interpreters.
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Webex
- Encrypted audio
- Cleared interpreters
Strategic planning
We define the languages, modes, and technical environment for your event, program, or workforce initiative.
Technical integration
We test platforms, audio-visual equipment, and security settings before the first word is spoken.
Subject-matter interpreters
Interpreters are assigned for their expertise in your field, such as legal, finance, or MedTech, so terminology is right.
Real-time management
Coordinators monitor every session and stream, from the first word to the last.
Request an interpreter
Tell us the conversation. We’ll send the right interpreter.
Share the language, the date, the setting, and how people will join. We confirm the mode, the interpreter, and the price before the session.
Not sure which mode? Describe the situation. We will recommend one, and a backup.
Interpreting requestExample details
- Language
- Spanish and Portuguese
- Session
- Quarterly all-hands, 90 min
Related services
More ways to communicate across languages
Interpreting, accessibility, translation, and talent from one partner.
FAQ
Interpreting services questions, answered
Don’t see your question? A language specialist can answer it in one call.
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Get a straight answer
Tell us what you need translated or interpreted, and we’ll scope it with you.
Meet one-on-one with a language services expert, at a time that suits you.
What types of interpreting services do you offer?
Five: on-site interpreting with an interpreter in the room, over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), video remote interpreting (VRI), remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) for virtual and hybrid events, and conference interpreting with booths and equipment. We also provide ASL interpreting through our Deaf and hard-of-hearing access service.
How do I choose between on-site, phone, and video interpreting?
Choose phone interpreting for short calls and urgent needs, video when faces, gestures, or documents matter, and on-site for long, sensitive, or legal conversations and anything involving several people in a room. For events, choose remote simultaneous interpretation online and conference interpreting in person.
What is the difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpreting?
In consecutive interpreting, the speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each segment, which suits depositions, interviews, and medical visits. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter speaks almost at the same time as the speaker, usually from a booth or remote platform, which suits conferences, webinars, and town halls.
Which languages do you interpret?
More than 250 languages and dialects. The most requested languages are available on demand by phone and video around the clock, and rare languages can be scheduled in advance.
Are interpreters available 24/7?
Yes. Over-the-phone and video remote interpreting are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On-site, remote simultaneous, and conference interpreting are scheduled, including evenings and weekends.
Which platforms do you support for remote interpreting?
Our remote interpreting is platform-agnostic. We work in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and other meeting platforms, and test the setup with you before the session.
Can interpreters handle specialized subjects?
Yes. Interpreters are assigned for their subject-matter expertise, such as legal, medical, finance, technical, or government, and we share your agenda, slides, and terminology with them in advance.
Do you provide interpreters for government agencies?
Yes. Translation Excellence is a GSA contract holder, and background-checked and cleared interpreters are available for sensitive government work.
How do you keep interpreted sessions secure?
Interpreters are background-checked and bound by confidentiality agreements, remote audio is encrypted, and we follow your platform and security requirements for every session.
Tell us what’s at stake. We’ll show you how we’d handle it.
Send your files or describe your event. A language specialist replies with a fixed quote and a delivery date, with no obligation.
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