Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2016, Monday, Jan. 18, honors the slain civil rights icon near what would have been is 87th birthday. It is a legal holiday and many businesses and public services will be closed or will operate on a holiday schedule in observance of this important day. The holiday has been officially […]

The holiday decorations have been boxed up and put away, and the droves of shoppers are nowhere to be found. After a Holiday break, American Language Services returned to a full schedule of working on voice overs, translations, interpreting, transcriptions and media services and other activities in January. We have already hit the ground running […]

Well it has crept up upon us once again. Yes, that’s right, it’s December, and Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza all are happening this month. It’s that time of the year when everybody is getting into the festive and holiday spirit. All the staff at American Language Services would like to wish our clients, translators and other […]

We welcome winter with open arms because it means holiday cheer, warm drinks, and reasons to tell grandma you’ve been wearing that hideous sweater she gave you. It’s officially the holiday season! The New Year is approaching, and with it a time of reflection on what we have accomplished in the last year and set […]

Can you believe it is already approaching the end of the year? It seems December has sneaked up on us way to fast! This is a time of year that people are doing a lot of searching online. They are looking for the perfect gift, fun activities and traditions for their family, scrumptious dinner recipes, […]

Thanksgiving has come a long way since the first celebration, held by the founders of the Plymouth Colony, back in 1621. Very soon Americans will celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays; a time where so much is devoted to sumptuous meals highlighted by turkey and pumpkin pie, enjoying family and friends, feasting on leftovers, seeing a Thanksgiving […]

October is the month of Halloween; it is one of the most fun holidays for kids and grownup alike. Throughout the years Halloween is noted for its very unusual & weird customs. People who come to the U.S. from abroad are often amused surprised at this holiday. Surprises can be a lot of fun in […]

Summer’s rapidly coming to an end, and back-to-school prep is in full swing. Students are heading back to school and preparing to hit the books, people are re-energized and looking to get projects completed before the end-of-year madness Timing is important in everything and the back-to-school season starts a particular busy time for many.’ September […]

In our increasingly global economy, specialized medical devices companies are strongly marketing their product to a wider international audience. To make the local physician and user understand how to sell and operate a medical device, it is fundamental for all the organization to localize medical device documentation and information available to the target region. This […]

A company should be proud of their services, but even more so when it improves the communication and understanding of cultures worldwide. Let us look at a multilingual conference project handled by American Language Service at The University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts which is the most prestigious film school in the U.S. […]

This month is a time of change and mixed emotions for elementary, middle school and high school students because it is the graduation season. Change is not easy but it is the only way to grow and learn. During this time, most of us will visualize wearing the cap and gown, shaking hands with the […]

Many people may not realize there is a day called the National Red Rose Day. It falls on June 12, and it’s a day to appreciate the emblematic flower of love. The rose represents love, bravery, beauty, and respect. Many societies have used roses as symbols to represent different beliefs. Every year, the Rose Parade […]