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Language Training Courses for Dayton Residents Available
Apr
24
2012
By: Affordable Language Services
Language training in Dayton at Affordable Language Services is a great opportunity to learn a new language which can open many doors. Whether it better enable you to communicate with your neighbors or help in your training towards a career as a translator, language training in Dayton is something to become a part of. Continue reading
English Language Learning Foundation 2012 Event
Apr
4
2012
By: Affordable Language Services
Affordable Language Services executive director Gary Elfers attended the 4th annual Recognition Breakfast of the English Language Learning Foundation this Spring, as well as ALS interpreter, Mary Jo Montenegro, who was honored with the “Make a Difference Award”. Continue reading
5 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language (Not Just for Business Translation)
Mar
12
2012
By: Affordable Language Services
Most of us have studied a foreign language in school, yet many of us never use that language again once we’re out of school – which is too bad, really. In many countries, being fluent in more than one language … Continue reading
Posted in Business Translation, Education
Tagged business translators, foreign language, learn a new language
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Bridging the Gap October 2011 Session
Aug
4
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
Affordable Language Services is pleased to announce that the 40 hour medical interpreter course Bridging the Gap will be held on two consecutive weekends – October 14-16 and 21-23, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. As the only licensed Bridging the Gap … Continue reading
Scottish Finger Signing
Apr
12
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
In keeping with the sign language theme this week, we thought we’d share something that’s not ASL, but a different kind of signing. It took a while for standard sign language to reach Scotland and the Deaf had to communicate … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Interest, Languages We Support
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Indian American Chamber of Commerce meeting
Apr
8
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
Last Wednesday Lynn Elfers, owner of Affordable Language Services, spoke at the Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) meeting for the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky chapter. Her topic was the importance of accurate translation in business, and how to … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Languages We Support
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Avoiding Miscommunication in a Multilingual Workplace
Apr
5
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
Our Spring Whitepaper is here! We’ve pooled some ways you can avoid potentially costly miscommunications in your workplace. Click the link below and read up. Avoiding Miscommunication in a Multilingual Workplace
Posted in Education, Whitepapers
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How are you?
Mar
31
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
It’s a simple question, but can you ask and respond to it in Swahili? We recently had a man come to us for some help with this task. He was planning a trip to Kenya and wanted to speak the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Languages We Support
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Why Learn a Foreign Language?
Mar
28
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
Lots of reasons. Hunch.com recently asked its users, “in how many languages could you call a restaurant and make a reservation?” If you’re thinking “just one,” you’re in the majority. Only 40% of 129,626 users felt comfortable saying they could … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Interest, Languages We Support
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Colors Across Cultures
Mar
23
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
Ask an American to name off some colors and you’re likely to hear “Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple.” Perhaps substitute Indigo and Violet for Purple if the person really knows their rainbow, or add in White and Black as … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Human Interest
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