Onsite / Face to Face Interpretation Services in London, UK
Face-to-face interpretation is crucial for the success of many industries and services. This mode of interpretation is ideal for various situations, providing instant translation and facilitating conversations between speakers of different languages. It is especially appropriate for handling sensitive information, where personal interaction is key. Examples include solicitors discussing social care issues with parents or conversations between police or immigration officers and detainees.
Face-to-face interpretation offers valuable context, as interpreters can observe body language and facial expressions, enhancing the accuracy of the conveyed message.
The most traditional and common form of onsite interpretation is simultaneous interpretation. In this mode, the interpreter listens to the speaker and translates their comments in real-time. This requires the interpreter to keep pace with the speaker and provide accurate translations without paraphrasing.
Language Interpreters also offers onsite interpreters and translators for legal aid work, adhering to the standards and rates set by the Legal Aid Agency. We provide registered interpreters listed on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI), capable of performing both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, and approved for court use.
Our interpreters and translators hold certifications from accredited institutions, such as the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) and the Diploma in Police Interpreting (DPI). They are fluent in their native language and several foreign languages, and have undergone CRB/DBS checks to ensure reliability.
Our team is experienced and capable of providing professional services for a variety of settings, including:
- Law firm offices
- Detention and immigration removal centres
- Government agencies
- Social services
- Councils
- NHS appointments and hospitals
- Court and tribunal hearings (Magistrate, Family, County Court, Crown Courts, etc.)
- HM Prison centres.
- And many more.