Language, Love, and Leadership: A Salute to Women Interpreters!

Every year on March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day—a day to recognize the incredible achievements of women around the world. This year, let’s take a moment to appreciate the amazing women interpreters who play such a vital role in connecting people, cultures, and ideas.

Interpretation is a challenging and demanding field. It requires quick thinking, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of language. Women interpreters excel in this space, whether they’re working in diplomacy, healthcare, legal settings, or global conferences. They don’t just translate words—they build bridges, foster understanding, and create connections that might otherwise never happen.

What makes women interpreters so inspiring is their ability to combine technical skill with empathy and professionalism. They bring warmth and clarity to every interaction, ensuring that messages are not just heard but truly understood. Their work often goes unnoticed, but it’s incredibly impactful—whether they’re helping a patient communicate with a doctor, enabling dialogue between world leaders, or ensuring justice is served in a courtroom.

Beyond their professional achievements, women interpreters often serve as role models. They inspire the next generation to pursue careers in languages and communication, showing that language skills can open doors to incredible opportunities. Their dedication and passion for their work help shape a more connected and understanding world.

To all the women interpreters out there: thank you. Your work is invaluable, and your contributions make a difference every single day. You’re the reason people can communicate across borders, share ideas, and solve problems together. This International Women’s Day, here in Homeland Language Services, we celebrate you—your talent, your resilience, and your ability to bring people together.

Happy International Women’s Day!

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From Healthcare to Business: Exploring the Diverse World of Interpretation

Ever wondered how people communicate across language barriers in crucial settings? That’s where interpreters come in! They act as bridges, ensuring smooth and accurate communication between individuals who don’t share the same language. But did you know there are different types of interpretation services, each with its own unique challenges and demands? Let’s dive in!

Medical Interpretation:

Imagine a doctor trying to explain a diagnosis to a patient who doesn’t speak English. This is where medical interpreters play a vital role. They ensure accurate and sensitive communication between healthcare providers and patients, covering topics like:

  • Diagnoses and treatments: Translating medical terminology clearly.
  • Informed consent: Helping patients understand their rights and make informed decisions.
  • Patient history: Accurately conveying medical history to doctors.
  • Emotional support: Providing comfort and reassurance to patients during stressful situations.

Legal Interpretation:

The justice system relies heavily on accurate communication. Legal interpreters ensure fairness and due process by:

  • Court proceedings: Translating testimony, legal documents, and judge’s instructions.
  • Depositions and interrogations: Facilitating clear communication between lawyers, clients, and witnesses.
  • Legal consultations: Helping clients understand their legal rights and options.
  • Immigration hearings: Assisting individuals in navigating the immigration process.

Technical Interpretation:

Technology is constantly evolving, and technical interpreters are essential in bridging the communication gap in fields like:

  • Engineering: Translating technical manuals, specifications, and safety instructions.
  • Information technology: Interpreting software interfaces, technical support calls, and IT training sessions.
  • Scientific research: Facilitating communication between researchers from different linguistic backgrounds.
  • Industrial settings: Ensuring clear communication on safety procedures and equipment operation.

Commercial Interpretation:

In the globalized business world, communication is key. Commercial interpreters facilitate successful business interactions by:

  • International meetings and negotiations: Translating presentations, discussions, and contract negotiations.
  • Trade shows and conferences: Enabling effective communication between businesses and clients from different countries.
  • Market research: Translating surveys and interviews to gather accurate market data.
  • Business travel: Assisting business travelers in navigating cultural and linguistic differences.

Community Interpretation:

Beyond professional settings, community interpreters play a crucial role in everyday life, such as:

  • Social services: Helping individuals access social services like housing, healthcare, and education.
  • Education: Assisting students and families in navigating the education system.
  • Emergency situations: Providing language support during natural disasters and other emergencies.

Using interpreter services offers numerous benefits like improved communication, Increased access, Enhanced quality of care, Reduced misunderstandings and Increased cultural sensitivity. Promoting understanding and respect!

Did you know that you can find all these types of interpretation and many other language agency services with us, Homeland Language Services? Our customer care team will be happy to help your linguistic needs!

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Exploring Connections and Creating Memories: Homeland Language Services at VIB Network in San Diego!

The vibrant city of San Diego played host to an unforgettable experience for Homeland Language Services, courtesy of our President & Co-founder, Luis Lanazca, and our Accounting Director, Aryil Botich. Their attendance at the VIB Network Conference and Exhibition wasn’t just a professional engagement; it was a journey of discovery and connection. 🌟

A Glimpse into the Event:

From insightful sessions to dynamic exhibitions, our team had the chance to immerse themselves in the latest trends and innovations in the language services industry. Luis and Aryil didn’t just attend; they made waves, leaving a lasting impression on the VIB Network and forging connections that will resonate in our work for years to come.

Gratitude and Connection:

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. Your visit wasn’t just a gesture; it was an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and lay the groundwork for exciting future collaborations. Each interaction was a building block in our collective journey toward a brighter future in language services.

Building Bridges for Tomorrow:

The VIB Network event served as a platform for more than just business transactions. It was about building bridges, bridges that connect us, foster collaboration, and pave the way for a stronger and more interconnected language services landscape. We believe in the power of connections, and VIB Network provided the perfect backdrop for this belief to flourish.

If you had the chance to be part of this enriching experience, share your thoughts! Leave a comment under this post, and let’s continue the dialogue. Your insights and reflections are an integral part of our journey.

As we reflect on our time at VIB Network in San Diego, we’re energized by the connections made and inspired by the possibilities ahead. Here’s to forging new paths, creating lasting memories, and shaping the future of language services together!

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Language Services for Law Enforcement Organizations

This week started with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

This day is dedicated to recognizing and thanking everyone in law enforcement for their tireless work to keep communities safe. The local, state and federal jobs are often thankless and take officers away from their families for long hours or days. On January 9th and during this upcoming month we can thank Law Enforcement Officers for their service.

Homeland Language Services is always ready to support Police and Law Enforcement organizations. Our interpreting and translating services were designed especially for the requirements of police forces. Our team helps them to keep their services accessible to anybody no matter which native language they need. Interpreters are important for communication with victims, witnesses, and suspects. Meanwhile, translation services are needed for witness statements, court summons, victim support letters, or public information.

Currently, Homeland Language Services provides interpreting and translation services for the Sheriff and Police Departments in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Los Angeles County. This collaboration helps Sheriffs to overcome communication barriers. They have access to more than 100 different languages with the help of our language specialists.

Homeland Language Services has successful experience in partnership with Police agencies. The reason for that is our team! Our specialists have sufficient experience in different industries, including Law Enforcement. Today we are going to share with you the stories of our colleagues, who worked in Law Enforcement.

Florencia Gomez, Homeland Language Services Localization-Translation Department Supervisor:

“Being part of the police department was a challenge from the very beginning. I had the chance to meet people who are on the first line for the community, those who risk their lives for us. My experience helped me become stronger, and more focused and gave me the tools to be a better asset in Homeland Language Services. I am determined, with a strong sense of aid to others, and focused always on what is best for my peers, being my work colleagues or our clients.”

“Amazing facts you learn at the police: Companionship, experience, strength, honor.”

Jorge Lanazca, Homeland Language Services Key Account Manager:

“Having worked as an interpreter for law enforcement was truly great. It gave me the chance to serve my community and gave me the opportunity to travel. The knowledge and experience obtained through this line of work are very valuable. It’s a great feeling knowing that your work has a positive effect on the life of others.

Pros working for law enforecement:

  1. Work contributes to the safety and progress of the community
  2. Great work environment
  3. Great work experience
  4. Travel“

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Ventura County Medical Department Testimonial

Ventura County Medical Department started working with Homeland Language Services in 2019. Homeland Language Services provides Onsite interpreting services, prescheduled Over-the-Phone and Video Remote interpreting services, and translation services in 10 languages. Moreover, we provide this department with sufficient Sign Language interpreting services. We are happy to get confirmation of our reliability as a language partner.

“We have had fantastic collaborative and working relationships, any problems were resolved immediately and with the highest level of professionalism. The firm exceeded my expectations regarding services and is highly skilled in this area. Overall, I find them to be responsive and very professional. We are very satisfied with their services,” – Cynthia, Equity Services Manager at Ventura County Medical Department.

The scope of work covers almost 5,000 language services during the period of our cooperation. Our interpreters and translators are working in Spanish, Mixteco, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Cantonese, Farsi, Arabic, Thai, English, and American Sign Language for Ventura County Medical Departments.

The Ventura County Medical Departments provide healthcare and treatment services. They play an important role as an integrated component of the Ventura County Health Care Agency. The team of Homeland Language Services is happy to help Ventura County Medical Department provide its services and achieve its mission. They promote wellness through a whole-person care approach where clients and families are empowered by appropriate, accessible, timely, culturally sensitive, and collaborative health services. With the help of our language services, they can do that with high quality and without language barriers.

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Happy International Translation Day!

September 30th is a special day for our team of translators and their team leads. International Translation Day is an opportunity for us to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. We are proud to have such strong and high-skilled language specialists on board. With their help, we provide high-quality translation services in the USA and worldwide. 

We talked to our Translation Department team to discuss why this day is so important for them. 

Florencia Gomez, Localization-Translation Department Supervisor:

“Today we celebrate the International Translators’ Day in reference to St. Jerome, a priest who translated the Bible from Hebrew into Latin.

His journey in translation could spread the word into all different cultures and make it accessible to a wider audience.

Translators play a fundamental role in bringing the world together, from Peace Treaties to your favorite Pop Song; they make science available to different countries so everyone can access all the most advanced literature.

That’s why, as the Project Manager and Translation Department Supervisor, and translator myself, in Homeland Language Services, I would like to congratulate our staff on their day and remember that your role is greatly appreciated in bringing peace, knowledge, development between nations and cultures all around the globe.”

Martina Viegas, Linguist Quality Specialist:

“As translators, we have a huge and important responsibility and we are liable for our works. We’re living in a globalized world and that’s where our role lies. We connect cultures, we build bridges between cultures and people for them to communicate, we make it possible. We must have the ability to transform everything so nothing changes, what an irony, right? And to be where we are, all of us experienced situations that -good or bad- strengthened our powers. 

Personally, becoming a translator was not easy at all, but acting as a professional translator when graduating was the difficult part, almost the most difficult part of my life! (The most  difficult was to study translation while being a single mom of a disabled child). Anyway, at college you have your guiding people, but after that, you’re left alone in the world. Fortunately, I soon became part of this amazing Homeland Language Services team and I love it. And it doesn’t matter if you’re working freelance or in-house, but you love so much what you do that you wake up happy thinking you have to work, this is called passion. This profession requires passion to succeed, and of course lack of sleep and tones of coffee. I had to fail to succeed, make a mistake to learn, fall to stand up. I could tell many stories to demonstrate it’s not a fairy tale, but each of us has to pave our own way. 

In my experience, every time I had to make a hard decision and I said NO, something better came to my life. So don’t be afraid of valuing yourself and valuing and honoring our profession, happy day for all translators who make the world a better place!”

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How to provide high-quality translation services?

Homeland Language Services’ translators have enormous experience working with different types of texts. With their help, we gathered some tips and advice for novice or freelance translators to become successful in their job.

Any professional translator can’t be excused from learning to use new tools and studying new techniques to provide better translations. In Homeland Language Services the translation process involves several stages that freelance translators are often not aware of.

There is much more to translation than simply typing in a foreign language and using CAT tools or translation memory tools. A professional translation service typically requires both a revision (or edition) and proofreading. These are two essential stages that need to take place before we can say that a document is ready to be delivered to the client.

In other words, the professional translation service includes the Quality Control stage in the process. The final text is read (or proofread) additionally before sending it to the client. Of course, we have a team for this, that’s why one document is translated and checked by several specialists. If you are a freelancer, you should implement the quality control stage in your working process. You should never send a project to your client without additional checks and reading it beforehand. 

Nevertheless, it is not the only piece of advice we want to share with you. Familiarize the following list: 

  1. 1. Review the document or files before starting a translation and check all the requirements from the client. Make sure that you received the right copies before starting translation. 
  2. 2. Work with the texts from your expertise industry. This way you can guarantee the quality of the translation. If you don’t specialize in the topic of a proposed project, think twice before agreeing on this job. 
  3. 3. Check the file format. Generally, files should be sent in a translation-friendly format with a translation memory. Also, don’t change the CAT tool, if the client specified it. By doing this you will save time and money using a tool that gives full compatibility with the initial formatting. 
  4. 4. Try to use glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases as much as possible. Sometimes, clients can send you a glossary or database together with material for translation. Use it! You can import it into a CAT tool and use the right terminology. 
  5. 5. Be honest. You should ask all questions, evaluate the deadline, and set and confirm the price before starting to provide translation service. 
  6. 6. Check your finished translation against the source for missing text or formatting issues. 
  7. 7. Check your finished translation (yes, once again). You should proofread it by yourself if you are a freelancer. If you work together with the editor, forward the project to him/her. 
  8. 8. Leave notes or comments for the client or editor. When you send the final version of the material, write a shorе accompanying letter. Even if there were no issues to mention, write that the process went smoothly. Clients appreciate it when you pay attention and show your concern about the project. 

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World Refugee Day in 2022

Can you imagine that you need to leave your home, your country, and flee to another? And it wasn’t your choice. Every minute 20 people undergo this awful experience and become refugees.

It is very important to support refugees. But how we can do that if we even don’t know about them? Today the topic of refugees is more spread and visible in daily news due to the war in Ukraine. Russian invasion highlighted lots of world problems and the problem of refugees is among them.

The concept of seeking a place to save a life dates back as far back as Ancient Egypt was. But the international efforts to protect refugees started only at the beginning of the 20th century. The High Commission for Refugees was founded by the League of Nations in 1921. Again it was intended to help people escape the Russian Revolution.

During the past century, people have fled terror and oppression all over the world, from such countries as Armenia and Germany, Spain and Turkey. In recent years many refugees were displaced from Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria. At the end of 2021, there were 70 million displaced people all over the world, and now this number increases enormously.

The ultimate goal for refugees is to return to their home country when it is safe for them to do it. Unfortunately, often it is impossible for years. Meanwhile, refugees aim to integrate into their host nation. Frequently, people, who leave their native country don’t know foreign languages. So their adaptation process becomes even more complex.

It is a simple practice when refugees use language services. Moving to another country people often need translation services. They need to translate their documents, and application forms. Moreover, lots of countries require personal presence to apply for refugee status in special organizations. and this is the case when refugee needs interpretation services. Nowadays, it is a great opportunity to get different interpreting services. The refugee can choose the onsite interpretation, so the interpreter will be next to him, or Over-the-Phone interpretation, so the refugee will receive interpreting services in any place he needs.

The integration process in a new country is difficult and lengthy. The basic needs: food and shelter are covered the first of all. At these locations, volunteers work, and often they know the native language of refugees or are bilingual. Such practice for interpreters and translators is a priceless experience, considering what a great job they are doing. After refugees are accommodated, social and cultural integration starts. It depends on the mental and physical state of the refugee, so the process can also be long and not so easy.

Interpreters and translators at Homeland Language Services have huge experience in working with such sensitive situations. They all worked with clients on social issues, the healthcare and insurance sphere, and career-building. Moreover, they can be a confidential helper during the legal processes too.

Language specialists together with social and medical workers, volunteers, and government officers like no one else know the painful issues for refugees and can advise them partially.

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How is the process of immigration to the USA bound by language services?

In January 2022, the total immigrant population in the USA hit 46,6 million people according to the Census Bureau’s monthly Current Population Survey. It is the highest number ever in the history of America. Despite the Covid-19 travel restrictions, the foreign-born population rebounded dramatically after President Biden’s victory. Reasons for that were restarting of visa processing overseas and the surge of illegal immigration at the border. However, the 1,6 million increase over the last year is quite large and significant. 

Whenever we speak about immigrants or foreign-born people, we mean people with native languages different from English. Of course, some of them have learned English at school or University, so they can freely communicate in English and solve their problems. But the majority don’t know English. That’s why there is a huge network of language providers. Homeland Language Services, one of them, provides non-English speaking people comprehensive interpreting and translating services in different spheres of their “new life”. For example, interpreting services are very much needed for legal and social issues (from filling in the form in order to get the Green card to getting food stamps for the family), in healthcare and medical support (from taking out the insurance to visiting the doctor’s appointment). 

Going back to the background of immigration process development, we need to state that the United States of America has been the main country destination for international migrants since 1970. Since then, the number of foreign-born people residing in the country has more than quadrupled – from less than 12 million in 1070 to near 50 million in 2022. This amount is the highest percentage in 112 years – immigrants are 14,2 percent of the total population. 

More than 40 percent of all international migrants worldwide in 2020 (115 million) were born in Asia, with nearly 20 percent primarily originating from six Asian countries including India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, and Afghanistan. Mexico was the second-largest country of origin, and the Russian Federation was the third. Several other European countries have sizable populations of emigrants, including Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Germany. 

States with the largest increase in the immigrant population from January 2020 to January 2022 are Florida (up 531,000), Virginia (up 268,000), Texas (up 263,000), California (up 212,000), Indiana (up 205,000), Tennessee (up 198,000) and New Jersey (up 183,000). 

Nowadays, it is much easier to access the language needed by means of interpreters and translators. Homeland Language Services has a huge team of professionals who work remotely. We provide interpreting services that can be accessed from any city or state. The foreign-born individual can get the needed social service in his native language with the help of an Over-the-Phone interpreter or attend a telemedical appointment with a doctor with the help of a Video-remote interpreter. These services are affordable and easy to use because the certified interpreter can be in touch at any time and in any place, just a device, like a smartphone or computer, is needed. Our services are available in more than 100 languages.

Furthermore, our company has offices in California, Florida, New York, and Texas states. We can provide onsite interpreting services as well. There are some cases when an interpreter offline is needed for the meeting. Homeland Language Services offers simultaneous and consecutive interpretations. 

Taking into account the current world situation, which has been changing since February 24th, 2022 when Russia started the military invasion in Ukraine, we expect an increase of Ukrainian and Russian-speaking refugees all over the world and in America too. Day after day our sales department searches for new partners to be helpful with language services. At the same time, our interpreters and translators work 24/7 to fulfill the current demand in Over-the-Phone interpretation and translation services. 

 

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Stories of volunteers in Homeland Language Services

Volunteers selflessly benefit the lives of others. The people, who volunteer, make the world a better place. Volunteer Recognition Day acknowledges the beauty of this phenomenon. Every day there is a place for help. You can help other people, animals, and nature. 

We are proud to share stories of Homeland Language Services’ employees who volunteer and try to make this world better. 

“From February 24th lots of people in my country, Ukraine, became volunteers. So did I. I helped our army and volunteering organizations with money from the start of the war, which was initiated by Russia. I don’t count how I helped my family in occupied Chernihiv, because it is my family. I had to help them with evacuation, electric generator, money, and medications. Moreover, in the city where I live, Dnipro, I help the shelter for refugees with clothes. During the war, I made lots of free translations of documents. Just because I can. 

Each Ukrainian person, who has enough power and mental strength to do something in such a situation, tries to help with useful information, money, clothes, food, and drugs. During the war, we see an unbelievable amount of volunteers and volunteering organizations. Lots of them are working under the fire, a lot of them were killed and injured… Nowadays, volunteers are the second heroes after militaries,” – Kseniya Tarasova, Homeland Language Services. 

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“I volunteered with Amnesty International in Bangkok. I set up a program for refugee children to get scholarships at international schools in Thailand. Children from Myanmar, Eritrea, Congo and other countries where they came from as refugees could study at schools completely free because of the project that we started,” – Kirill Konin, Homeland Language Services. 

“I am a volunteer translator for a Foundation in my home country Venezuela called Fundacion Madre Maria Luisa Casar. It is a school for 400 children located in a high-risk area of Caracas called Petare. They provide education, nutrition, and health services for the children and their families, as well as to the community where they are located. As a volunteer, I am in charge of translating their monthly newsletters for the Global Giving fundraising platform, as this is their main source of funding. This project is very dear to me and it is a blessing to be able to contribute,” – Gabriela Salas, Homeland Language Services. 

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“I had a kind of volunteering experience in Africa. I was there for around 10 days in 2020 (January). I saw how kids living in really poor areas are involved in education with unsuccessful methodologies, unfortunately, and the lack of organization, which is hugely afflicting locals. 

I was with my Kenyan friend, Betty, and on that particular occasion, she could explain to me a bit more about the habits of the community as well as the diseases that kids or adults are subjected to seasonally. We tried to run our own NGO that was aimed to build a school in the area of Kilifi, but then, the virus came and we had to stop running it. 

We are planning, however, to start it again soon! :)” – Sara Mazzuoli, Homeland Language Services. 

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“I’m so glad to hear there are so many of us (volunteers) and the number keeps on growing.  

I’ve been a volunteer for over a decade in a local NGO helping people after mental crises and those diagnosed with severe mental illnesses. It’s worth mentioning that the city I live in, Szczecin, is one of the biggest cities in Poland. Yet my organization is just a drop in the ocean of needs. However, thanks to volunteers and municipal support we celebrated the 17th anniversary this year and ain’t gonna stop.

I teach English in this NGO and give overall language support. Now and then I also act as a tour guide or a cleaning lady. My point is that there is always something to be done and everyone has skills to share, ever the slightest support matters. So it’s worth sharing your time, even an hour weekly to help. 

There is great power if people act together and every little help counts. Plus those who are being helped are mostly great teachers we learn from the big time,” – Małgorzata Gajda, Homeland Language Services.

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