ALTA Language Services, Inc. Review

Unprofessional Linguistic Company.
I am Native level: Speaking , Writing and reading Linguist, I was teaching student in University
and they scored my level low.
Disappointed
I dont recommend this company to any Agencies.
They must be closed
Let Inform the Government Agencies
They do not know Languages

I have my degree in two Romance languages. I've also lived abroad in countries that speak the languages, and I have even taught for 3 years. Needless to say, I've taken dozens of proficiency exams for several academically accredited institutions, and passed them (I had to to or else I wouldn't have been permitted to attend university if France, Spain, or Mexico). However, the exams proctored by this company are absolutely ridiculous, to say the least. The questions are completely random and have nothing to do with reality, one's life, or one's profession. I work in the travel industry, yet they asked me questions like: Why does the yellow bird sing? Why do people use spoons? Describe your kitchen stove in detail. These are ACTUAL "questions" they asked me! And if your answer isn't at least two full paragraphs, they ask you to elaborate further! HOW MUCH CAN I REALLY TALK ABOUT A SPOON? I still don't understand why my company uses ALTA. I know so many NATIVE speakers who cannot pass these exams. How is it possible to FAIL an exam that tests one's ability to speak the language they have spoken and been educated in for their ENTIRE LIFE??? There is something very wrong with this language company's methods. I would NEVER recommend them! They are a disgrace to the language education community.

I m very happy with training provided by ALTA language services. I heard about ALTA from a friend who took the online 40-hour course. She raved about the company s quality and customer service. At the time, I was debating between Bridging the Gap and ALTA s Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare. In the end, I signed up for ALTA s in-person Atlanta classroom course. I m SO glad that I did. The company staff did a wonderful job by making us feel comfortable and our lead trainer provided very useful information based on her experiences. Also, my interpretation coach was amazing. She made sure I was prepared for my exams!

I have completed and passed the 40 hour medical interpreter training by Alta lang services and let me tell you it is conducted very professionally. The instructors are amazing. The lectures are so beneficial. If you want to be a professional level interpreter sign up for Alta lang. you can t beat the price and payment plan. It s simply the best. Every time I contacted Service. They had a great attitude. Stephanie was exceptionally helpful when she contacted me about a question that I had regarding what I need to do next to prepare for National Certification.

I ll never forget the great experience because it ll have a positive impact on improving my career and I m very grateful that I came across such amazing staff and instructors. Thank you Alta! I ll stay in touch!

I am very satisfied with the service, provided by ALTA Languages Services.I had to translate and notarize some documents from Bulgarian to English.The job was done on time,very minimal waiting time and very accurate!Jason helped me a lot! Thank you so much!I will recommend this agency to my friends if they need language service!

This company is personable and they answer questions when I, as the proctor, was in a panic. Be certain to get your time zones straight so you don't get charged for a missed speaking exam. All else is wonderful! I've appreciated working with them.

I completed the 40-hour course and passed both written and oral tests and got permission to work as a medical interpreter in the USA. Alta provided a wonderful training experience for me. They have excellent e-learning materials you can complete at your own pace with abundant
supporting resources including the textbook, roleplay training material, glossaries for different languages, etc. You can also meet other students who may share your language combination and with whom you can practice medical interpreting in your spare time. What is
special about ALTA is that they have three online courses every week where you can meet three tutors and ask them any questions related to medical interpreting. Besides, ALTA has provided online classes for more languages including Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. I love ALTA and the team. They are supportive, respond to queries quickly, and professional. After comparing ALTA with other medical interpreting training institutions, I chose ALTA. I believe this is where you should choose if you want the first step into the medical interpreting field as I do. You won't regret!

I definitely recommend the course. I did the online course and Stephanie (instructor) is amazing! I wish I would have taken advantage of more office hours (live course review, Q&A held 2x week). Each one I participated in was very valuable to my progress and education. The course is well structured and ALTA is very responsive to your needs. The oral exam is challenging but as long as you do your course work and use the materials provided, you will succeed. I feel that it is a great stepping stone in preparation for the CCHI exam. Choosing ALTA for your interpretation training is a great choice!

For 30+ years I have been teaching - lecturing - course writing - examining - interpreting - translating etc. in foreign languages. I had to do one of their tests this week to get a translation job, and they marked me as mediocre, but will not show me why they marked me thus.

I've worked with ALTA for over 10 years and have always been impressed with their service. We use them to test both written and oral English, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, French, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish language skills and the results are delivered consistently and with amazing promptness. The protocols they use to evaluate our candidates are the best in the business and I've never had cause to question an assessment. Highly recommended - I've sourced the market and you won't find a better provider!

My experience with ALTA learning services have been extremely positive from beginning to end. They were always available during business hours and their response rate was very quick. I was more than pleased with the service, and I would recommend the service to anyone. ALTA, thank you for having given me the opportunity to use your service. May your work continue to help those in need of language services.

I LOVE THEM , FAST , RELIABLE ALWAYS THERE AND THERE TRAINERS ARE VERY NICE, THE TRAININGS ARE SO HELPFUL THANK YOU !!

The 40 hour interpreter medical training course was worth every penny. It made a prospective employer consider me as a more serious candidate and even made the employer waive the oral exam requirement because the one I took via ALTA's course was satisfactory to them. I was then also able to use my certificate of qualification which ALTA gave me to satisfy national certification requirements. I wholeheartedly recommend ALTA to anyone who's thinking of taking their 40 hour course. You won't regret it!

I am native speaker & writer. The reading test is "very long" compare the time given and the fonts/space are too small. They should look into reviews and correct the problems. Always, there a room for improvement.

This company is very good .I took the 40 Medical Interpreters training with them. They are always there for you whenever you need them. The course material are fantastic and very easy to understand.The trainer Stefani is knowledgeable and sweet. Thank you guys so much.

ALTA Language Services was a great place to study and learn how to be a Medical Interpreter for me. The morning class was very beneficial because we learned about the different body systems and how they worked. Everybody that works there is very kind and helpful. In the afternoon class, we actually practiced with the art of interpreting with a personal coach. It was very beneficial for me to learn how the test was going to be and how to practice for it. The class is at a good challenging level and if one works hard in this class, they can have great success on the final exams and become a trained Interpreter.

The Alta program is the BEST interpretation program out there. The course was very informative and organized. It was easy to access and the online meetings were very beneficial for all students. Alta s program has taught me so much and will hopefully be a stepping stone to my success as a medical interpreter. Alta s staff were extremely helpful and professional. They helped all students with all of their questions and needs. I highly recommend Alta to anyone who is interested to learn the right way of interpretation!

It seems like the only poor ratings are from the people who couldn't get a job. The clients seem to be very happy. I'm one of them. They answer the phone. Quotes come in hours. Jobs are completed quickly and accurately. AND, they can cope with things that need to be transcribed, like text embedded in photos. In short, they make a very complex job look easy. I would absolutely recommend this company.