Alaska Interpreting – Legal and Conference Interpreters

ALASKA INTERPRETING SERVICES

Interpreting in Alaska

Alaska, given its desolate location, relies on non-certified interpreters and translators for individuals with interpreting needs. The history of the use of interpreters in Alaska is surprisingly meager, considering Alaska’s diverse history and population however according to the latest census the use of Spanish, Korean, Tagalog Russian and German are growing rapidly. In the past few years, there has been increasing concern with identifying Alaskan needs and recommending actions to improve problems with foreign language speakers. Alaska has taken the necessary steps in order to better its interpreting services, by setting up several conventions that ultimately ensure quality services. The presenters in these conventions demonstrated the complex skills involved in a variety of situations requiring interpretation, including whispered simultaneous interpretation and simultaneous interpretation via telephone. The presenters also offered concrete suggestions for working with legal interpreters, and explained the training required for interpreter certification and the necessity of using trained interpreters. Successful language services can more readily be obtained in Alaska than ever before.

Legal Interpreting in Alaska

Alaska, being one of America’s premiere business hubs, provides an excellent outsource for conference interpreting. In spite of the fact that English is the working language of business, companies and organizations still need to converse in the local languages of their customers, especially when considering Alaska’s great diversity. As a result, Alaska provides a large base for conference interpreters, whose demanding field takes a very high degree of skill and experience in a broad range of subject matter. A number of important organizations conduct and promote annual events in Alaska and Alaska is the home for many major corporations.

Legal Interpreting in Alaska

The Alaska Federal Clerk of Courts office reports that if qualified interpreters are not available locally, they are brought in from outside the state when needed. In Alaska, Spanish is the language for which interpreters are most commonly required. The Alaska state court system has no official statewide system of certification for court interpreters although it is preferred. Individual judges may request the presence of an interpreter if deemed necessary in court proceedings, depositions or arbitrations; otherwise, it is the responsibility of the attorney to handle questions of language interpretation.

Certified Languages in Alaska

The Language Interpreter Center of Alaska provides language services for 36 different languages. The unique interpreting challenges in Alaska include its diversity of languages and geographic distances. Also, its indigenous population speaks a variety of different dialects, providing 22 native languages. The court system made close to 200 requests for interpreters in over 20 languages during 2008. The top languages requested were Spanish (84 requests), Korean (20), Tagalog (17), Russian (15), Laotian (13), and Hmong and Vietnamese with 10 requests each. The state of Alaska can also provide telephonic interpreters upon request.

Interpreting Services That Work For You

When looking for the right interpreting services, knowledge of the rules and regulations are paramount to making sure you have the right interpreter for the job. For more than a quarter century American Language Services has been connecting Alaska’s population and business community. American Language Services delivers cost effective and timely solutions for all your language needs. The expert staff at American Language Services has the experience and cutting edge technology to enable us to find the best qualified local interpreter in every language and location for whatever your assignment may be. American language Services can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-951-5020.

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