Certified Language Translation Service
Etcetera Language Group, Inc. provides language translation service and desktop publishing for individuals, organizations, and businesses nationwide from our Washington, DC home base. Our multilingual team supports dozens of languages with accuracy-focused workflows, consistent terminology, and professional formatting for documents, websites, and print materials.
Language Translation Service Agency
As business becomes more global and communication moves faster than ever, clarity matters. Hiring the right translation company protects your message, your credibility, and your outcomes. While English is often treated as a “global language,” accurate translation is still essential for contracts, compliance, marketing, healthcare, education, and public-facing communication.
Washington, DC is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the U.S. With government, international organizations, nonprofits, and business headquarters operating side-by-side, translation is often a practical requirement, not a nice-to-have. Teams that ignore language access lose opportunities and create unnecessary risk in high-stakes communication.
Since 1996, Etcetera Language Group has supported thousands of projects with a professional, human-led approach to language translation service. What sets us apart is:
- Respect for cultural nuance and audience expectations
- Clear project intake to understand your goals before work begins
- Multi-sector experience across technical, legal, medical, and business content
Etcetera Language Group, Inc. is a translation agency based in Washington, DC serving clients across the U.S. and Europe. We translate between English and dozens of other languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, German, and more. We handle urgent and time-sensitive needs as well as larger ongoing programs. If your translation must look as professional as it reads, our desktop publishing services help preserve layout, formatting, and brand consistency across brochures, technical manuals, flyers, and other print-ready materials.
For official and regulated submissions, we also offer certified translation services and quality-focused review through translation proofreading and editing.
Discover why more businesses are turning to Etcetera Language Group for translation services – excellence isn’t something we strive for, it’s something we provide.
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Reasons to choose Etcetera Language Group:
- Accurate translation between English and dozens of other languages
- Family owned and operated since 1996
- Services available throughout the United States and Europe
- A Washington, DC-based team with multilingual expertise
- Modern translation and desktop publishing tools to protect quality and formatting
Deliver Your Message to the World with Expertise, Quality & Reliability
Language barriers should not slow down your goals. From personal documents to technical content, our professional translators deliver reliable, accurate, and timely translations that read naturally and match the tone your audience expects.
Serving the U.S.A & Europe
Our Language Translation Services
Our translation services help you communicate clearly across languages and markets. Whether you need web content, documents, marketing materials, or audio-visual content translated, we match your project with qualified translators who understand your industry and terminology.
Etcetera Language Group’s team of professional translators delivers accurate translations at competitive prices. We translate a wide range of documents in languages such as German, French, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish. We have particular expertise in:
- Contracts
- Medical, health care & pharmaceutical
- Legal
- Advertising & marketing
- Engineering translation
- Finance & banking
- IT & computer science
- Telecommunications
- Website and transcript translation support
- Manufacturing translations
- Education
- Engineering
- Personal documents
- Insurance translation
- Corporate translation
Our translators combine proven linguistic ability with professional translation tools to improve consistency and terminology control. For CAT-enabled projects, we use Computer-Aided Translation tools such as Trados to support quality and repeatability across documents.
Why Should I Pay for Language Translation Services?
Free automated tools are tempting, but they are also a common cause of costly translation mistakes. Tone, terminology, formatting, and context often break down when the work is automated. Our projects are handled by qualified human translators to produce clear, natural, audience-ready translations that protect your brand and your intent.
Desktop Publishing
Desktop publishing, often referred to as DTP, helps businesses present translated content in a polished, professional format across documents, brochures, manuals, catalogs, and other materials. When layout matters, DTP ensures your translated files look right and remain usable in print or digital workflows.
Etcetera Language Group is a one-stop shop for desktop publishing and design support. We help create, re-create, localize, and migrate layouts while keeping documents clean and brand-consistent. Projects often include:
- Employee handbooks
- User manuals
- Magazines
- Pamphlets
- Brochures & flyers
- Product catalogs
- Company letterheads & stationery
- E-books
- PDFs
- Web content & web pages
- Product labels
- Newsletters
DTP Services
Our DTP services can be subdivided into:
- Design – creating a professional layout for manuals, handbooks, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and more
- Design localization – importing translated content into the design while adjusting layout to accommodate text expansion or direction changes
- Design recreation – rebuilding a layout from scans, images, or PDFs when source files are unavailable
Proofreading & Editing
Proofreading and editing are critical parts of the translation process. During translation, errors can occur such as literal phrasing, terminology inconsistencies, formatting issues, and missed context. Careful review ensures the final text is clear, accurate, and consistent.
We proofread and edit translated PowerPoint presentations, brochures, websites, business plans, memos, and other professional documents, as well as personal documents such as essays and manuscripts.
Our team reviews translated text for accuracy, punctuation, grammar, and tone consistency. The result is professional, presentable work that reads naturally to a native speaker and avoids misunderstandings.
Why Choose Us For Language Translations?
At Etcetera Language Group, we are known for exceeding client expectations through reliable processes, experienced translators, and clear communication.
#1 Confidentiality
Translation projects often include sensitive information. Our professionals follow strict confidentiality practices to protect your content and your business.
Etcetera Language Group is proud to align with recognized industry standards and professional best practices supported by organizations such as the American Translators Association.
#2 Experience & Industry Expertise
With decades of experience, we are equipped to handle complex projects including e-learning courseware, web applications, audio-visual content, and regulated documentation that requires careful terminology control.
#3 Qualified, Conscientious Professionals
From the first contact, you work with a project manager who stays accountable through delivery. Our multi-step workflow is human-led, and DTP specialists review formatting to ensure the final file looks right and reads clearly.
If you need a translation partner you can rely on, contact us today or call (202) 547-2977 to discuss your project.
Language Translation Service FAQ
Do you provide translation services nationwide?
Yes. We are based in Washington, DC and serve clients throughout the United States. Many projects are completed remotely through secure digital workflows.
What is the difference between certified and standard translation?
Certified translation is commonly used for official submissions where an accuracy statement is required. Standard translation is typically used for business, marketing, internal documentation, and general communication.
Can you preserve formatting and layout?
Yes. Our desktop publishing services help maintain formatting, tables, graphics placement, and overall presentation so the translated file stays professional and usable.
How do you quote translation projects?
Quotes are typically based on language pair, subject matter, complexity, turnaround time, and formatting requirements. Send your files through our contact form and we will provide a clear estimate.
About Etcetera Language Group
Etcetera Language Group, Inc. was established in 1996 and is known for quality, accuracy, and reliable turnaround for translation and language projects.
We use modern tools and disciplined workflows to support consistency and terminology control. Our services support software localization, technical and marketing documentation, and web applications across more than 100 languages.
All translation projects are handled by professional translators who are native speakers of the target language.
American Translators Association
National Capital Area Translators Association