What is consecutive and simultaneous interpretation?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

Consecutive interpretation is when the interpreter listens to the source language speech and provides the spoken interpretation in the target language directly after each statement. Simultaneous interpretation is when the interpreter listens to the source language speech and provides the spoken interpretation at the same time, or ‘live’. This requires the use of simultaneous interpretation equipment (headsets, microphones, booths,...

What are your turnaround times for document translation?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

This depends on the specific requirements of your project however our standard turnaround time for document translation is 3 to 5 business days. Our rush turnaround time for document translation is 1 to 3 business days. Turnaround times are longer for multilingual translation projects and for documents that exceed 1500 words. Please contact us with your specific requirements for a...

In what format do you prefer to receive the source documents?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

We prefer to work with documents in MS Word but we can also handle PDF documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, HTML files, website links, audio files in MP3 and WAV formats, videos in MP4 format, and images in JPG format, etc. Please do not hesitate to contact us before you send your files if you have concerns about...

Do you provide document translation services?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our translation services. Please include your full name, company name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), purpose of the translation, and deadline. Please attach ALL source document(s) to your email. We will review your documents and email you a quote within 1 business day with our estimated cost and turnaround time, as well as payment details. If you would like to proceed with our translation services, a signed quote and/or payment is required in order to confirm the project. If you require a rush project and a rush quote, please indicate that in your request and we’ll email you our quote within a few...

Do you provide transcription services?

Nov 6, 2013 | Promotions

Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our services. Please include your full name, company name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), and attach the audio/video file to your email. If the file is too large to send by email, please send us your FTP server information or a link to the file so we can review...

What are transcription services?

Nov 6, 2013 | Promotions

Transcription services involve listening to recorded speech, either from an audio or video file, and providing the text, word for word, in written form.