Interpreting
Qualified Interpreters, by Phone, by Video or in Person
Connect residents, patients and customers with trained interpreters in more than 200 language combinations, including hard-to-staff languages such as Mam, K’iche’, Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya and Hmong.
Choose How You Connect
Interpreting for Every Setting
Over-the-Phone (OPI)
Dial in and reach an interpreter in under 60 seconds, 24/7. Ideal for call centers, hotlines and quick questions.
Video Remote (VRI)
Face-to-face interpreting on a tablet, laptop or phone for clinics, counters and telehealth, including ASL.
On-Site
Interpreters at your location for hearings, surgeries, school meetings and community events.
Scheduled Remote
An interpreter joins your Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Webex meeting at a set time.
Simultaneous
Town halls, trainings and board meetings with remote or on-site equipment.
Usage Reporting
Monthly reports by department and language, ready for your language access reporting.
Not Just Bilingual
Trained for the Room They Walk Into
Every AsianText interpreter passes a language assessment, is trained in interpreter ethics and confidentiality, and is matched to the setting. Medical interpreters know medical terminology. Legal interpreters know court procedure. Our network includes CCHI and NBCMI certified medical interpreters and court-qualified legal interpreters.
- Dialect confirmed before every session
- Cultural briefing for your staff on request
- Trauma-informed interpreters for sensitive conversations
Dialect Matching
The Right Interpreter, Not Just the Right Language
Many families who speak an Indigenous or regional language are sent a general interpreter by default. We confirm the language and dialect first.
- Mam, K’iche’ or Q’anjob’al, not Spanish by default
- Dari or Farsi
- Pashto or Urdu
- Cantonese, Mandarin or Toisanese
- White or Green Hmong
- S’gaw or Pwo Karen
- Tigrinya or Amharic
- Haitian Creole or French
- American Sign Language
Frequently Asked Questions
How Fast Can I Reach an Interpreter?
Under 60 seconds by phone for high-demand languages, 24/7. Rare languages may need scheduling.
What Is the On-Site Minimum?
Two hours, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the session.
How Is Interpreting Billed?
Per minute for phone and video, per hour for on-site, invoiced monthly with usage reports.
Need an Interpreter This Week?
Tell us the language, the date and the setting. We confirm availability within four hours.