Interacting with the world around us is growing more complex by the day. As the world gets “smaller,” the ways in which we connect with others is becoming increasingly complex. One of the most obvious areas is that of language and AltaMeta Language Service strives to connect people of differing languages by providing the following services performed by certified Spanish linguist:
- English to Spanish or Spanish to English translation
- English or Spanish transcription
- Interpreting services
- Tailored language instruction
- Private tutoring
Tailored foreign language training programs are available to meet specific client needs including, but not limited to: curriculum development and in-person instruction in Spanish. Course fees will vary depending on the number of students, desired venue and frequency of classes and will be negotiated prior to the initial course offerings.
Also provided are academic tutoring sessions for Spanish students from elementary through collegiate-level learners, and extra-curricular/individual students of Spanish. Baseline fees are $25 per 30-minute session for private tutoring sessions. Special fees and discounts may be negotiated for small group tutoring sessions.
All of the above services are available in the Cheyenne, Wyoming area and online. Contact Dr. Douglas Pietersma, Managing Linguist, for fee schedule and service availability.
Translation and Transcription Fee Schedules
Because translation speed is not a constant, the following is provided only as a guideline. Variables include, but are not limited to:
- Clarity of source text
- Specific subject matter
- Availability of the text in editable format (.doc, .txt, etc.)
AltaMeta Language Services and clients will agree on the appropriate fee schedule based on a client-provided preview of information to be translated.
| Translation Service Estimated Fee Schedule | ||
| Standard Turnaround* (48-72 hours – business days) |
Expedited Turnaround (Less than 48 hours or weekends) |
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| Standard Translation Standard translation categories include, but are not limited to: General/conversational text, e-mail, personal letters, interviews, and books/reports/manuscripts of a non-technical nature. |
$0.10 per word ($25 minimum charge) | $0.15 per word |
| Technical Translation Technical translation categories include, but are not limited to: Medical, legal, scientific, industrial, poetic, musical or humorous texts. |
$0.15 per word ($40 minimum charge) | $0.20 per word |
Note: Depending on the desired format for the end product, a “per page” or “per word” fee may be negotiated for either standard or technical translation based on a client provided example of the material to be translated.
| Transcription Service Estimated Fee Schedule Transcription services are provided to convert audio or video conversation to written text in the content language. If transcription is to be provided in both the content and target languages, a 50% of base-rate translation fee will apply. |
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| Standard Turnaround* (48-72 hours – business days) |
Expedited Turnaround (Less than 48 hours or weekends) |
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| Standard Transcription Standard transcription categories include, but are limited to: Non-technical/general conversation and presentations (personal e-mails, letters, conversations, and interviews). |
$0.05 per word ($25 minimum) | $0.10 per word |
| Technical Transcription Technical transcription categories include, but are not limited to: Medical, legal, scientific, industrial, poetic, musical, humorous, academic conversations/presentations or audio with significant background noise. |
$0.08 per word ($40 minimum) | $0.13 per word |
Note: Depending on the desired format for the end product, a “per page” or “per word” fee may be negotiated for either standard or technical translation based on a client provided example of the material to be translated.
*Individually negotiated discounts available for “no rush” (longer than 72 hour turnaround) and larger projects.
**Certification documentation available upon request.
All language services are provided by Dr. Douglas J. Pietersma. Dr. Pietersma has more than twenty-four years experience as a Spanish linguist, Latin American affairs specialist and Spanish teacher/tutor. He holds an undergraduate degree in Spanish, a master’s degree with a concentration of Latin American studies and a doctor of education degree (Ed.D). View complete résumé at this link.