Innovative interpretation service enables visitors to easily navigate the language barrier while traveling in China
BEIJING, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2007, more than 2.7 million U.S. citizens visited China on either business or pleasure. This number will only increase as interest in China intensifies with the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing approaching.
But as these visitors have found, the complexities of the Chinese language mean that successful communications for either business or pleasure require much more than rudimentary language lessons or hand held translators. It requires a native speaker to interpret on your behalf.
To meet this need, chinaONEcall, an innovative over-the-phone interpretation service is now available. Unlike translation services, chinaONEcall provides users with around-the-clock access to native Chinese speakers who don't translate, but actually interpret for you over your own cell phone with those you need to communicate with. These interpreters are not only well-versed in English (including US and other variants on standard UK English) but are also familiar with Chinese social and business etiquette to help provide additional guidance and insight. "Our staff conducts weekly brainstorming meetings to keep them on top of the needs of Western visitors," says British Operations Director Greg Sinclair, who is a resident of China and himself fluent in Mandarin.
"With more than 10,000 characters and numerous pronunciation pitfalls, visitors can easily get lost in translation," says Michael Sinclair, British Marketing Director for chinaONEcall. "Whether you need assistance in negotiating with a business contact, asking for directions or even if you are just unsure if it is appropriate to pick-up the check at a business dinner, our service will allow you to easily and flawlessly communicate while in China."
chinaONEcall provides a 24/7 telephone link to experienced English and Mandarin speaking staff who communicate for you via your phone with whomever you might be interacting with while in China. The service is provided through a mobile phone and chinaONEcall can provide a Chinese SIM card (if required), delivered to your home, office or the first hotel of the trip. The chinaONEcall service costs from just 75 cents per minute to use.
For more information on chinaONEcall visit www.chinaONEcall.com.
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