Nurturing and inspiring every pupil to reach their full potential
Birmingham Translation Agency (BTA) is a leading provider of professional language services, based in the heart of Birmingham. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, we have established a reputation for excellence, delivering high-quality translations, interpreting services, and language support to a diverse range of clients. Our management team has worked with prestigious organisations, including central governments, international organisations, professional societies, and the public sector, ensuring that we meet the unique needs of each client.
Our parent company, Absolute Interpreting & Translations Ltd, is a member of the Association of Translation Companies and the European Union of Associations of Translation Companies, holding ISO 9001:2015, ISO17100, and ISO17100 credentials. These accreditations underpin our commitment to quality, confidentiality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and professionalism.
Our Services
At BTA, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive suite of language services, tailored to meet the specific requirements of our clients. Our key service areas include:
- Translation Services: Our team of expert translators provides accurate and culturally sensitive translations in over 265 languages. We specialise in legal, public, medical, and business sector translations, ensuring that all industry-specific terminology is accurately translated. Our certified translation services cater to documents such as IDs, passports, birth and marriage certificates, contracts, and agreements.
- Interpreting Services: We offer a variety of interpreting services, including simultaneous, consecutive, telephone, video remote, whispering, and home visit or medical appointment interpreting. Our experienced and highly qualified conference interpreters ensure that communication is seamless and effective in multiple languages.
- Proofreading Services: Our skilled proofreaders perform thorough checks on translations, ensuring that the final product is free from errors and is ready for distribution.
- Transcription Services: Our transcription services involve converting audio or video recordings into written text, maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Cultural and Language Consultancy Services: Our language consultancy services help clients navigate cultural nuances and communication challenges, ensuring that their message is effectively conveyed in a global market.
Services by Language
BTA offers language services in over 265 languages, including:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
.and many more!
Media and Blog
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and trends by visiting our blog. We regularly post articles on various topics, including language tips, cultural insights, and company updates. Follow us on our social media platforms for real-time updates and engaging content.
Our Clients
We are proud to serve a wide range of clients, from private individuals to multinational corporations, across various sectors such as:
- Legal
- Public
- Medical
- Business
Our client base extends across Birmingham, the UK, and around the world, and includes notable organisations like the NHS, courts, solicitor companies, UN, and other international organisations.
Course Experience
The reviews provide insight into the experience of participants in a course on Introduction to Public Service Interpreting with ABSOLUTE. Emal, the course leader, is praised for his deep knowledge and experience in the subject, as well as his efforts to engage participants in a large group. The role-playing exercises were found to be interesting and helpful in identifying mistakes.
Organisation and Recommendations
The course was considered well-organised, with good training sessions. However, some participants suggested improvements, such as reducing the group size, providing written summaries of each session, and condensing the course content.
Technical Issues
One participant experienced technical difficulties with the internet connection, which affected their ability to hear everything during the course.
Pricing Concerns
One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing of translation services, feeling that the cost was excessive and not transparent. They alleged that the company may have written fake reviews to improve their online profile.
Staff and Training
On a positive note, one reviewer commended the company for its investment in staff training and education, using real-life scenarios to enhance interpretation skills. Mr Emal, the person in charge, was praised for his professionalism, precision, and helpfulness.
