International Language Services celebrates 25 years of Translations

March 23, 2007 - International Language Services (ILS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a full service translation firm. ILS provides translations of technical documentation, operating manuals, marketing materials and other business communications into over 100 languages.

Company President, Arlene Jullie says, "We are thrilled to approach this 25 year milestone as a thriving company with a loyal client base that includes many blue chip firms in the medical device, industrial manufacturing and market research industries."

"It is extremely gratifying that clients continue to value the attention to detail, flexibility and personalized service that International Language Services provides. Once they see how our depth of resources and experience enable us to provide timely and accurate translations of even industry-specific technical terms, we become an indispensable asset."

"ILS continues to hone its toolset to provide cost effective, high quality translation solutions. Investments such those we’ve made in SDL Trados* software and ISO 9001: 2000** quality certification are necessary to ensure that our clients receive the consistent, defect-free translations they have come to expect from us." Jullie continues, "We proactively engage with our clients so that we can understand their emerging issues and continue to exceed their expectations for the next 25 years."

International Language Services, Inc. originated in 1982 as a language school offering classes to corporate executives and the general public through a unique format promising conversational competence in just 84 hours (12 days) of training. Its founder, Arlene Jullie, who was born and raised in Brazil and speaks 6 languages, continues to provide these stress-free, fun classes through her company, Demystifying, Inc. For more information about language classes, visit: www.demystifying.com

International Language Services successfully completes ISO 9001:2000 audit

March 20, 2007 - International Language Services, Inc. (ILS) has successfully completed its first ISO 9001: 2000 renewal audit by TÜV Services*. "We are very pleased to have an independent third party validate our strict adherence to a defined quality process," says Arlene Jullie, founder and President of ILS. "As a provider of industry-specific technical translations, it is important to assure clients that we meticulously follow a proven methodology to deliver their translations accurately and on time."

International Language Services is a full service translation firm serving medical and industrial manufacturing industries to provide translations of operating manuals, technical documentation, marketing materials and other business communications into over 100 languages. ILS earned its ISO 9001:2000 certification in March of 2006. Jullie continues, "We are more than willing to adhere to the documentation requirements and outside scrutiny necessary to meet the highest quality standards."

"It is imperative for our clients to understand the extent of our commitment to quality. We measure on-time delivery and client satisfaction on an on-going basis. Successfully completing the TUV audit demonstrates exactly how serious we are about meeting our stated goals of providing zero defects and exceeding our client expectations."

* TÜV Services is part of TÜV SUD America, a provider of compliance solutions for businesses. For more information, visit www.tuvamerica.com

Language Company President Speaks at International Learning Conference

January 18, 2007 - International Language Services, Inc.'s (ILS) founder and President Arlene M. Jullie joined hundreds of teachers and trainers from 18 countries in Austin, TX at the International Alliance for Learning's (IAL) 32nd annual conference during the week of January 11-14. The International Alliance for Learning is a non-profit professional membership organization for Accelerated Learning practitioners and others who wish to improve the quality of learning for all. Conference participants share IAL's vision of a world where lifelong learning, joy and esteem are honored as universal human capabilities.

During the IAL conference Jullie presented a 2-hour workshop entitled: "Che? Ci? Chi? Demystifying Italian" to demonstrate techniques that demystify sounds and secrets to make language learning easier. This unique presentation was based on her book, "Quick-Start Spanish: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start or Restart Spanish." (McGraw Hill, 2000).

Jullie, who was born and raised in Brazil, has taught Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian using Accelerated Learning techniques for the past 22 years. Her company, International Language Services, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN, originated as a language school, offering language classes to corporate executives and employees in a unique format promising conversational competence in just 12 days, or 84 hours of training. Jullie continues to offer classes in Minneapolis and on-site for corporations and groups around the United States.

Students learn quickly, in a fun, creative, and stress-free environment. Her transformational learning environment lets student move beyond their limiting beliefs and tap into their inner potential. "This is the most effective way to build conversational competence and confidence in a very short period of time," says Jullie. "Students are amazed at how much they can understand and how easily they can speak after just a few months!"

In response to growing demand from corporate clients for document translation services, International Language Services is now a full service translation firm, translating operating manuals, technical documentation, marketing materials and other business materials into over 100 languages.

International Language Services, Inc. received its ISO 9001: 2000 certification this past year and will celebrate its 25th year of providing language services this spring.