Blog Posts Archives – LTC Language Solutions

There are two primary modes of interpretation — simultaneous and consecutive. Both are used to bridge language and cultural barriers, but understanding how and when to use both types is essential. First, let’s start off by outlining some critical differences between simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. Simultaneous Interpreting Simultaneous interpreters listen to the speaker and speak […]

Deaf History Month, observed nationwide every year from March 13 through April 15, celebrates Deaf history and, in particular, contributions made by Deaf community and the Hard of Hearing to American culture and society. According to verywell.com, Deaf History Month, by design, spans three key events impacting the Deaf community that occurred in American history: […]

Employee retention and skills gaps remain some of the top concerns for talent development professionals. This challenge is felt most strongly in industries where retention is consistently low, such as hospitality. The hurdles grow when your workforce is multicultural and lacking in essential skills, such as fluency in English and business communications. Hospitality is an […]

LTC Language Solutions, a full-service language company, was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360™ List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. For its annual 360 List, Entrepreneur Magazine receives applications from U.S. privately owned companies who are then evaluated […]

Tucked in the Southwestern edge of Orlando, Florida lies a place that is truly unique. A place whose sole purpose is to make the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses come true. Give Kids the World village is a beautiful, 84-acre resort that is specifically designed to accommodate any and every need of wish families […]

One of the biggest challenges in any organization is effective communication. It is a skill that has to be learned by each member of the organization for communication to be effective. A lot goes into whether communication is effective or not, including knowing your audience, using the right medium, understanding and respecting differing communication styles, […]

Branding is an essential part of building your public image, whether you’re an athlete, executive, or other public figure. And while many people link branding and image seamlessly, many don’t consider the ramifications of public messaging to a personal brand. Therefore, it is essential to not only consider the image you convey to your audience, […]

The quality of a service is usually assessed based upon whether the end result met, exceeded, or fell short of prior expectations. For many services, this can easily be determined based upon one, straight-forward expectation of an outcome or result. Your cake, for example, is either dry, or it’s not. Your car, is either clean, […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. It is a comprehensive law that ensures equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. When a Deaf person comes into a place of business and requests an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, when is […]

At work, people express and receive appreciation in different ways. If you try to express appreciation in ways that aren’t meaningful to your co-workers, they may not feel valued at all. This is because you and your co-workers are speaking different languages. To help you better understand how employees want to feel love and appreciated, […]