Addressing language barriers in government agencies

Barriers can be difficult to overcome in a world with thousands of languages, but a mistranslation could be costly.

Language barriers are the most common communication barriers, which lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations between people. Causes of language barriers include difference in language, accents, and dialect, lack of clarity in speech, use of slang or jargon and word choice. 

In 2018, 67.3 million U.S. residents spoke another language other than English in their homes, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. 

There is a wide span of government agencies that must effectively communicate with the public, which includes the Limited-English Proficient population. When language barriers exist, the ability of those agencies to articulate information is hindered. This results in revenue loss and diminished engagement of the LEP population in public services.

Having a professional translator or interpreter on-hand is valuable in addressing these barriers for government agencies and improves the delivery of public services to the LEP population as well as builds trust within the communities the agencies serve. 

Teneo Linguistics Company, LLC offers a full suite of translation services in more than 170 languages and translates millions of words annually. TLC takes a holistic and technical approach to language services, designing processes uniquely tailored to your needs. 

TLC has worked with a number of agencies of the federal, state, and local governments. Being proficient not just in the language needed but also in the exact needs of each government client is important. TLC has built a reputation of both outstanding quality service, as well as customer service that is unparalleled in the language services industry.

TLC is your ticket to addressing language barriers by providing over the phone interpreting, website localization, document translation, and community interpretation services. Visit our website for more information at tlctranslation.com and get a free quote for your project.