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Transcreation

The meaning of words can easily shift depending on context or intent. These subtle shifts are endlessly useful because they allow us to convey specific feelings, to express perspective, or to describe complex concepts. But words that are not chosen or used carefully can also cause confusion and misunderstanding.

That’s why, at Metaphrasis, we don’t translate we transCREATE. Rather than make literal word-for-word substitutions, which we believe sidesteps other components of effective communication, we convey meaning as accurately as possible by adapting a message from one language to another in a way that maintains and fully communicates its intent, tone, and context.

Document

The problem with many apps and websites is that they don’t go beyond providing literal word for word translations. When partnering with us, you will have access to a nationwide network of language professionals, including professionals certified by the American Translators Association (ATA), who understand how important it is to convey exactly the right meaning. For each translation project one translator performs a meaning-for-meaning translation of the text and a second checks the translated text for quality, integrity, and accuracy.

Website

It’s likely that your website will be seen by people from other countries with different languages and alternative cultural expectations. It’s crucial that translations of your website take cultural variations into account. We pay careful attention to country-specific nuances, and local cultural standards and references, to ensure that you are providing the best possible customer experience for your website visitors.

We Are Ready When You Need Us

Location, timing and access should never be barriers for being understood. By providing a comprehensive line of professional language service offerings, Metaphrasis is able to commit to our promise that Everyone Deserves to Be Understood.

Video remote interpreting (VRI) empowers you to provide outstanding service and exceptional care, to the Limited English Proficient and the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. VRI provides a one-touch access to trained professional video interpreters on your MAC/PC, tablet or smartphone, while facilitating full understanding through spoken and visual communication.

At a touch of a button:

• Video offered in the top 36 languages covering 98% of demand
• Audio-only interpreting available 24/7 in more than 240 languages
• On-demand access to nearly 9,000 professional linguists
• Qualified, tested and monitored interpreters with industry-specific training
• Nationally certified American Sign Language interpreters
• High quality video and audio complies with ACA Section 1557
• 30 second connection time
• 24/7 tech support

Medical Interpreter Training

Why train with Metaphrasis? Interpreting is more than just translating spoken words from one language to another; it involves conveying messages, cultural nuances, and promoting understanding between people from different backgrounds.

Our interactive, energetic training is a fun and informative way to learn skills around becoming a professional medical interpreter.

Coming Winter 2019

We are happy to announce that registration is now open for our Fall 2018 Medical Interpreter Training.

Summer Class Dates: 6/1 – 6/2, 6/8 – 6/9, and 6/29 – 6/30.

Hours: 8:30 am until 5:00pm

Led by dynamic instructor, Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle, this three week training will provide the fundamentals of face-to-face interpreting as well as the specialized nuances that come with medical interpreting.

You will engage with other attendees to practice these new skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. After the training is complete, you will walk away with the hands-on experience you’ll need to interpret in a healthcare environment.

Transcription

Accurately transcribing spoken words to written text requires careful, critical listening and particular attention to nuance and syntax. We use expert transcriptionists and leading edge technology to provide live or post-production transcription services for meetings, conferences, video, interviews, conference calls, or anywhere else an accurate written record is required.

Braille

There are a lot of nuances to braille – different coding systems and conventions. We follow a process that meets or exceeds all of the standards set forth by the Braille Authority of North American (BANA), and pay close attention to the accurate transcription of audio, layout and production, and large print format documents into braille.

Voice-overs

Vocal performance ability is critical to an effective voice-over. We have a team of experienced foreign language voice-over artists ready to perform for television, radio, audiobook, multimedia presentation, or wherever else they might be needed.

Language Proficiency Assessment

It can be convenient to have associates, employees, or affiliates who can provide for your language service needs, but you need to be sure that those needs are being delivered effectively. We have administered hundreds of language assessments for companies, including both verbal and written proficiency exams, and will work with you to determine the testing solution that best meets your needs.