Book your own professional interpreter for the conversations that matter to you and your family.
A private interpreter is a professional interpreter you book yourself, for your own appointment, instead of relying on the other side to provide one or asking a relative to help. Prism Linguistics arranges private interpreters in 300+ languages across Canada for lawyer, medical, bank, real estate, school and family appointments, in person in the main centres or by telephone or video anywhere.
Tell us the language, the appointment and when it is, and you receive a fixed written quote, usually within 60 minutes. Our scheduling desk takes requests 24/7.
Relatives and friends often step in, but even fluent speakers find it hard to interpret word for word, especially legal, medical or financial terms. They may soften bad news, leave out details they think are unimportant, or have their own view on the decision being made. A professional interpreter interprets everything said by both sides, stays neutral and keeps what they hear confidential, so you can concentrate on the conversation and make your own decision.
Some organizations provide an interpreter at no cost, for example the Immigration and Refugee Board for its hearings, and many hospitals and public services. It is worth asking first. A private interpreter is the answer when none is provided, when you want an interpreter who works only for you, or for appointments with private businesses.
Personal matters where understanding every word makes a difference.
Family law, wills and estates, real estate closings, immigration advice and preparing for a hearing.
Specialist visits, private clinics, dental and physiotherapy appointments, or a second opinion.
Mortgages, accounts, investments and insurance, where the terms you agree to need to be clear.
Viewings, leases, landlord meetings and condo or strata matters.
Parent and teacher meetings, special education planning and enrolment appointments.
Visits from relatives, ceremonies and family meetings where everyone should be able to follow.
By phone, email or the quote form.
The price depends on the language, whether the interpreter attends in person or by phone or video, the location and the length of the appointment. You receive a fixed written quote before you book. For appointments in person, see face-to-face interpreting; for calls, see telephone interpreting.
A private interpreter is a professional interpreter you book and pay for yourself, for your own appointment. The interpreter works for that appointment only, interprets everything said and keeps it confidential.
Yes. Many clients book an interpreter for lawyer meetings about family law, wills, real estate or immigration. Some lawyers arrange an interpreter themselves, so ask your lawyer first.
The Immigration and Refugee Board provides an interpreter for its hearings at no cost. Many claimants book their own interpreter for meetings with their lawyer or consultant before the hearing.
No. An interpreter stays impartial and interprets what each person says. Questions about your situation are for the lawyer, doctor or adviser you are meeting.
Yes. Telephone and video interpreters can be booked for personal calls with a bank, landlord, school or government office, often on the same day.
The price depends on the language, whether the interpreter attends in person or by phone or video, the location and the length of the appointment. You receive a fixed written quote before you book.
Send your appointment details for a fixed written quote. Call +1 888 693 6123 or email info@prismlinguistics.ca.
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