Business Details
32 Years
experience
Global Translation & Localization Solutions
Founded in 1994, The Language Department has established itself as a premier provider of high-quality translation and localization services. With offices in Los Angeles and Barcelona, our global team of native-speaking experts delivers precise, culturally nuanced translations across 60+ languages. We specialize in adapting content for medical, legal, technical, and creative industries, ensuring accuracy and contextual relevance. Our hybrid approach combines AI efficiency with human expertise, supported by rigorous quality assurance processes.Clients benefit from dedicated project managers, 24/7 support across time zones, and tailored solutions for complex multilingual projects. We maintain strict adherence to industry standards while offering personalized service that mirrors an in-house department. Our track record includes partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and government organizations seeking global communication excellence.
Services
Translation
Localization
Desktop Publishing
Machine Translation Post Editing
Multilingual Media
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 28 years of experience in technical and medical translation
- Dedicated project managers for single-point communication
- Triple QA process with native-speaking linguists
- Global team spanning multiple time zones
- Hybrid AI-human translation methodology
What people say
Swift and accurate work
Reliable translation service
Highest quality work
Friendly and helpful team
Trusted partner
Services
Translation
Our professional translation services convert written content between 60+ languages while maintaining technical accuracy and cultural context. Specialized teams handle medical, legal, technical, and marketing materials with industry-specific terminology expertise. Clients receive certified translations that meet international standards for official use.
Localization
We adapt content beyond literal translation to match regional preferences, including date formats, currency, idioms, and cultural references. This service ensures marketing materials, software interfaces, and technical documents resonate naturally with target audiences while maintaining brand consistency.
Desktop Publishing
Our DTP specialists format translated materials to match original layouts while accommodating language-specific typographic rules. This includes multilingual typesetting for brochures, technical manuals, and marketing collateral with support for complex scripts and right-to-left languages.
Machine Translation Post Editing
We refine machine-generated translations through human post-editing to achieve professional quality at reduced costs. Our linguists correct grammar, context, and terminology while preserving the original content structure for technical documentation and large-volume projects.
Multilingual Media
Our media services include subtitling, dubbing, and voice-over production in 35+ languages. We synchronize translated audio with video content while maintaining lip-sync accuracy and cultural appropriateness for documentaries, corporate training, and marketing videos.
People
Paul Elwood
Principal (co-founder)
25+ years in translation services, specializing in media and technical translations. Founded the European branch in Barcelona after 14 years in Los Angeles. Expert in website localization and multimedia projects.
Joan Puig
Head of Production (co-founder)
20+ years in publishing and translation project management. Specializes in literary translation and complex document workflows. Holds degrees in literature and translation from Spanish institutions.
Carolina Leon
Senior Project Manager
Former film producer turned translation project manager. Manages client communications and vendor coordination for major accounts with expertise in entertainment industry translations.
Gabriel Puig
Business Strategy Consultant
Serial entrepreneur with engineering background. Advises on business growth strategies and technology implementation for language solutions in global markets.
Ada Essayehg
Project Manager
Holds master's in foreign languages with focus on French. Coordinates translation teams for corporate clients, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and linguistic accuracy in international business communications.
Questions
What translation services do you offer?
We provide document translation, localization, desktop publishing, subtitling, voice-over, and machine translation post-editing in 60+ languages.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We focus on medical, legal, technical, marketing, and media industries with specialized terminology expertise.
How do you ensure translation quality?
Our three-stage QA process includes native-speaker review, terminology verification, and final proofreading by senior linguists.
What's your typical turnaround time?
Standard projects complete in 3-5 business days, with expedited options available for urgent requests.
Do you support software and website localization?
Yes, we offer complete localization solutions including DTP, code integration, and cultural adaptation for digital platforms.
Reviews (1)
Kelly Weinberg
Aug 31, 2018
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Paul Elwood and The Language Department team are the best. They are #1 in our book. Proud to have them as our translation specialists for over 15 years!
