Interpreting

Far beyond the written word, vital communication sometimes needs to occur in real time and in person.  For multi-language meetings and conferences, Lazar & Associates offers consecutive and simultaneous interpreting services in over 150 languages.

Interpreting is the verbal component of written translation and provides a live linguist to help parties communicate when they don’t speak the same language.  The best interpreters blend into the conversation seamlessly and facilitate communication without intrusion.  The only thing you will remember is that you communicated effortlessly with colleagues and clients from around the world. 

 

Our Interpreters

We maintain a proprietary database with detailed profiles of literally hundreds of approved interpreters across the country and around the world.  Our approval process includes vetting resume/CV entries, calling references and noting any specific experience that the individual interpreter may possess.  Our staff also note their geographic location, ability to travel, regional accents, etc.  Lazar only employs interpreters with impeccable references and with verifiable experience. 

We regularly provide consecutive and simultaneous interpreters for:   

  • Conferences/Seminars
  • Focus Groups
  • Clinical Trials
  • Meetings/Trade Shows
  • Hearings/Depositions 
  • Conference Calls
  • Media/PR

We also provide certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services for effective communication with the deaf and hard of hearing, Telephone Interpreting and Escort Interpreting Services.

For simultaneous interpreting, we offer low cost rental of audio equipment including wireless headsets, isolation booths, microphones, etc. We provide shipping around the world to almost any location!

Consecutive vs. Simultaneous Interpreting
  • Consecutive interpreting means that the linguist waits for a pause in the speech or conversation and then interprets what was just said into the target language.  This method works best during depositions, business meetings, negotiations, etc.
  • Simultaneous interpreting means that the linguist does not wait for a pause in conversation but rather interprets the words of the speaker into a microphone as they occur.  This audio feed is then relayed to the foreign language audience via wireless headphones.  This method is used at the United Nations and has been popularized in many films and news reports. 
 Telephone Interpreting  
 Escort Interpreting

For short conversations or last-minute interpreting needs, Lazar provides quality consecutive interpreting over the telephone with no previous notice or appointment required.  Call us to set up an account and within minutes you’ll be all set.  After you get your access code you’ll be able to call our toll free number anytime and we’ll connect you with a qualified interpreter within seconds of answering.  Telephone interpreting services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year without an appointment. 

  • Simple, Friendly ServiceWhen you call Lazar & Associates you will always be greeted by a live, friendly operator.
  • Rapid response - less than 8 seconds from dialing the last digit to operator answer.
  • Rapid connection to an interpreter – An average of 30 seconds from the time you place the order until you are on live with a qualified interpreter.
  • Highest possible quality of interpreters – Lazar takes pride in consistently providing quality interpreters to its clients.  The testing, credentialing, and supervision of the interpreter base assures a quality standard that measures up to standards set by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Measurement), ISO 9002 (International Standards Organization), and SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers).
  • Same low per minute price regardless of variables.  Need a Swahili interpreter at 4:00 a.m. on Christmas Day?  No problem!  We’ll still connect you within seconds and you won’t pay one penny more.  Kuwa na Krismasi njema!
 

For an individual traveling to a far off land, nothing makes life easier than a dedicated 24/7 escort interpreter to facilitate hotel accommodations, transportation, meeting clients, business presentations, dinner reservations, etc. 

Our committed escort interpreters are available around the United States and in many countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia to help you travel better.  Our escort interpreter will greet you at the airport and ensure that you are instantly connected to the local culture, have safe and reliable transportation and can get down to business immediately without worrying about not speaking the language.

 
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