MIDWEST LANGUAGE SERVICES - BLOG
Join us for the Teach Indy Educators Conference!
Join us on Saturday, April 30th from 9am-3pm for the Teach Indy Educators Conference! You'll have the opportunity to meet different professionals in the educational field and learn all about the different opportunities and possibilities to create a nurturing environment for students.
Tanya Hoover, President of Midwest Language Services, LLC, and English language instructor, will be giving a presentation from 1-1:20pm about the rights of parents with limited English proficiency in schools. Many educators are not aware of the requirements of these services. Tanya is here to explain them and how we are able to help!
This event is free to attend, register here: https://teachindynow.org/events/teach-indy-educators-conference-2022/
Look forward to seeing you there!
Now Interviewing Kirundi, Mina, Nepali, and Somali Interpreters in Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio
Are you a professional interpreter of Kirundi, Mina, Nepali, Somali and English? We are interviewing potential interpreters online for opportunities in Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@midwestlanguageservices.com to be considered. This is a part-time job for freelance interpreters. Thank you.
Midwest Language Services was On-the-Air with Julie Metz
Julie Metz, Executive Director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, interviewed Tanya Hoover, President of Midwest Language Services on Giant FM, 106.5 in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Tanya Hoover, President and Founder of Midwest Language Services, was invited to talk about her business on a radio show this morning that aired on 106.5 FM, The Giant. Executive Director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Julie Metz, invited Ms. Hoover to speak on the Chamber Chat radio show. While Tanya is not new to Shelby County, Midwest Language Services, LLC is. She started English as a Second Language teaching adult students from Yuma Industries when she started her business as a sole proprietorship nearly fifteen years ago.
A new English as a Second/New Language (ESL/ENL) class is being offered by Midwest Language Services in Shelbyville, Indiana that will meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon for non-native speakers of English. For more details about this and other services Midwest Language Services provides, such as sign language (ASL) interpreting, document translations, and other interpreting services, please contact us at info@midwestlanguageservices.com or call (317) 296-7997.
Introducing Our Newest Intern - Marie Mori
Midwest Language Services helps an intern from Japan learn about the language services industry.
Marie Mori is currently pursuing a Masters in Linguistics and TESL at Indiana State University while teaching Japanese to university students. Her interests include the relationship between foreign language learning and psychology, as well as language acquisition and music. At ISU, she has been dedicating herself to establishing a Japanese cultural organization for the students of ISU. Through many events, she hopes it will open doors to the Japanese way of life, its traditions, gastronomy, and history.
Ms. Mori's future goal is to be an English teacher in Japan who fosters students with globalized perspectives while utilizing effective teaching and learning methods she has investigated. She wants to bring her experiences from the United States to change how students learn in Japan.
Marie Mori holds a Bachelors Degree in English Literature and a teaching license in Japan. To expand her knowlege and ability, she decided to come to the United States to study. Her hobbies include photography, world travel, and outdoor activities.
Marie Mori is from Japan and she is learning to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).
New ESL Classes
Here is an introduction to some of our new classes that are available at our Indianapolis office.
Beginner/Basic Communication:
This class is for students that already have very basic communication skills. If you can speak in a simple way about routines and already know some frequently used expressions, this course will be beneficial. The focus will be on perfecting grammar and increasing vocabulary. (CEFRL A1-A2)
Intermediate:
This class is for students who would like to practice conversation and improve their grammar. We will learn to speak about a variety of topics using various verb tenses in past, present and future. Some topics include hobbies, goals and plans for life. (CEFRL B1-B2)
Casual Conversation (MeetUp Style group):
This group is to give non-native English speakers an understanding of daily conversation, which can include anything from get-to-know you conversations, cultural differences, or current events. There will be a range of abilities in order for students to be able to hear and learn from others. Topics will be provided for discussion, but ultimately it is up to the students to determine where their interests lie and what they want to discuss. (Intermediate to Advanced, CEFRL B1-C1)
Monday
9:00 AM-10:00 AM - Beginner
10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Beginner
11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Intermediate
1:00-2:00 PM - Intermediate
2:15-3:15 PM - Casual Conversation
3:30-4:30 PM -Casual Conversation
5:00-6:00 PM - Beginner
6:15-7:15 PM - Intermediate
Tuesday
3:30 - 4:30 PM Beginner
5:00 - 6:00 PM Beginner
6:00 - 7:00 PM Intermediate
7:00 - 8:00 PM Conversation
Wednesday
3:30 - 4:30 PM Intermediate
5:00 - 6:00 PM Intermediate
6:00 - 7:00 PM Conversation
7:00 - 8:00 PM Intermediate
Thursday
9:00 AM-10:00 AM - Beginner
10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Beginner
11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Intermediate
1:00-2:00 PM - Intermediate
2:15-3:15 PM - Casual Conversation
3:30-4:30 PM -Casual Conversation
5:00-6:00 PM - Beginner
6:15-7:15 PM - Intermediate
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Job Opportunity for Deaf Community and Others
Arrow Container, a rapidly expanding, family owned, corrugated manufacturer, is seeking Light Assembly Team Members at their Eastside Indianapolis warehouse location to assist with driving their processes and production capabilities forward. Positions will begin as temporary with possibility of coming on company payroll (including pay increase and benefits) based on performance. Starting wage for the position is $10.00/hr.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Assemble corrugated products to customer specifications utilizing glue and hand tools as required according to the specific project
- Set up jobs properly to achieve the quickest and most efficient assemblies
- Keep work area clean and safe according to 5S quality standards
Necessary Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to make a strong individual contribution while functioning as part of a team
- Must excel in a fast paced ever changing environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Stand for an entire 8-10-hour shift
- Frequent bending and twisting
- Dexterity Skills
There is someone on staff who is an American Sign Language / ASL interpreter.
CONTACT KARA FOR DETAILS. (See her contact info below.)
Please do not contact Midwest Language Services regarding this job opportunity. We are sharing this for Arrow Container.
Thank you.
Kara Schnaus, HR Generalist,
kschnaus@arrowcontainer.com
317-882-6444 ext.2441
Welcome Marie Mori, Our Intern from Japan
Marie Mori will be teaching Essential Japanese for Travel this summer at Midwest Language Services in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Marie Mori is currently teaching Elementary Japanese and pursuing a Master’s in Linguistics and TESL at Indiana State University. She is interested in the relationship between second language learning and anxiety, as well as foreign language learning and psychology.
At ISU, Ms. Mori has been dedicating herself to establishing a Japanese cultural organization that will introduce Japan and its culture through many events. She hopes it will open doors to the Japanese way of life, traditions, gastronomy and history to anyone who is interested.
Marie’s future goals are to be an English teacher in Japan and to foster students with global perspectives. English will be one tool for teaching students about things outside of Japan. With respect to her future objectives, she plans to incorporate all of her experience in the United States into changing how Japanese students learn.
In 2017, Marie participated in the WUSTL-ALLEX Japanese Teacher Training for seven weeks at Washington University in St. Louis and learned the performed culture approach to teaching. “This summer, I will teach Japanese using the performed culture approach. Learners will be exposed to Japanese culture and performing in the target language. I will be using Japanese most of the time in class,” Marie says.
Marie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English literature at Doshisha Women’s College in Kyoto, Japan. She was interested in applied linguistics, second language learning, and effective ways of teaching English as a foreign language in Japan, with both physical and emotional aspects. Marie adds, “To expand my knowledge and ability, I decided to come to the United States to study."
To register, please visit this link to Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essential-japanese-for-travel-registration-44335912909
Now Interviewing Freelance and Staff Interpreters
We are looking for linguists who are not only bilingual, but who have a minimum of five years of experience in any of the following: conference interpreting, interpreting for appointments, audits, or other interpreting experience. Education at an accredited university is preferred along with certification and additional training beyond the university.
Have you studied interpreting, received certification, or have many years of professional interpreting experience? Please send your résumé and cover letter to Midwest Language Services, LLC for consideration.
Thank you.
Midwest Language Services, LLC in the News - Inside Indiana Business
Midwest Language Services, LLC currently provides in-person interpreting services and also over-the-phone interpreting in over 200 languages. We are looking to add video relay interpreting (VRI) in the near future.
Midwest Language Services, LLC is excited to have our new headquarters located at Switchboard in Fountain Square.
Click here to read the article that appeared in the recent issue of Inside Indiana Business.
MIDWEST LANGUAGE SERVICES IS ON THE MOVE!
We have enjoyed working from our Greenwood, Indiana location. We have made some great connections and will still keep in touch; however, it is time to move our headquarters to a more centralized location convenient to I-65 and I-70.
We will be moving to our new office in March. Please update our contact information for your records.
Our phone number will remain the same:
(317) 296-7997
Our new address will be:
735 Shelby St.,
Ste. #106
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Please call or send us an e-mail to make an appointment. We are generally available to meet Monday thru Friday mornings. Thank you!
Celebrating 13 Years in Business!
December 2018 marks Midwest Language Services, LLC's 13th year in business. Originally started as an English tutoring service in 2004, MLS has expanded its services to include translating and interpreting for non-profits, IT, legal, medical, and industrial clients.
Midwest Language Services has grown from having a few individual and corporate clients in south central Indiana to having clients located internationally. Adult students from Brazil, China, Colombia, France, India, Japan, Poland, Mexico, and Turkey have taken lessons in English conversation, grammar, and accent training. Some continue to take lessons with MLS online after returning to their home country.
The staff at Midwest Language Services, LLC looks forward to continued growth in the number of requests for document translations, interpreting services, and TOEIC training and testing. The menu of services in 2018 will expand to include more group language classes and interpreter training workshops, among other services.