Beyond Words

About ALTA Language Services

The view of Atlanta's sky-line from ALTA Language Services Headquarters

ALTA has over 27 years of experience in providing language services. ALTA has offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington D.C. We employ a wide range of specialists including language trainers, language evaluators, project managers, translators, interpreters, editors, proofreaders, programmers, and network specialists. Our clients include major global corporations, government agencies, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Language Translation and Localization Services

In the translation market our specialty is solving communication problems where language and culture are barriers. This includes all forms of written and spoken communication (e.g. a Japanese business card, a French brochure or a large-scale multilingual web site). Specifically, our translating and typesetting project experience includes legal documents, technical manuals, patents, training materials, corporate brochures, newsletters, annual reports, product packaging, web sites and software localization. The translation services include typesetting, interpreting, voice talent and web page design.

Language Testing Market Leader

ALTA is a major supplier of language testing services and the market leader in segments as diverse as airlines and call-centers. The Spoken Language Evaluation™ process is the protocol that ALTA developed and uses in its testing. This process allows ALTA to test effectively and reliably across a wide range of languages. ALTA is the inventor of language testing through videoconferencing, which allows certain identification of the person tested as well as remote testing. ALTA has the largest collection of recorded video language tests in the world.

Language Training Anywhere, Anytime

ALTA is the inventor of language training through desktop videoconferencing, which allows a student complete interaction with a trainer at a different location. Distance Language Training™ is ALTA's family of language training services. As the market leader in providing live language training through videoconferencing, ALTA has in-depth experience in delivering the service and supporting students worldwide.

Charities

ALTA provides donations to charitable and non-profit organizations.