Interpreter services for effective communication

Focus Interpreting, Inc. is an interpreter-owned, full-service language agency serving medicine, law, education, business, government, and entertainment since 2010. We interpret in over 120 languages and can dispatch interpreters immediately for emergencies and rush requests.

Every interpreter we assign is certified in accordance with national standards, HIPAA-trained, U.S.-based, and experienced in both simultaneous and consecutive modes. They arrive 15 minutes early, remain impartial, and are sensitive to the cultural nuances that shape how a message lands.

For clients in the medical and legal industries, our Focus VRI video remote interpreting app addresses urgent language needs at a fraction of the cost of an on-site visit, while our on-site team covers the appointments, hearings, and events where physical presence still matters.

Interpreting involves spoken or signed language, while translation involves written text. Within interpreting, there are two primary modes, and choosing the right one shapes the equipment, staffing, and timing of your event.

Simultaneous interpreting happens in real time. The interpreter typically works from a booth or with a portable transmitter, listening through headphones and speaking into a microphone so the audience hears the message in their language with almost no delay. It is the mode used at conferences, town halls, training sessions, and high-level meetings.

Consecutive interpreting happens in turns. The speaker pauses, and the interpreter relays the message using expert notes to make sure nothing is missed. It suits medical appointments, depositions, interviews, and small meetings where dialogue moves back and forth.

Focus Interpreting maintains a roster of experienced interpreters for both modes, along with the booths, transmitters, receivers, and technicians needed for conferences and major events.