# Language Access

> LANGUAGE ACCESS Most Frequently Spoken LanguagesAccording to the Office of Human Rights, the most frequently encountered languages spoken in the Distric...

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LANGUAGE ACCESS

 

# Most Frequently Spoken Languages

According to the Office of Human Rights, the most frequently encountered languages spoken in the District are:

Spanish

Chinese

Vietnamese

Korean

French

Amharic

**Need an Interpreter?**

Please contact the Language Line Solutions interpretation services:

1.  Call **1 (866) 874-3972**
2.  Provide our Client ID **511028** 
3.  3\. Specify language

# Translation Requests

Need a document translated or an interpreter at your community events? Please contact the agency's **Language Access Coordinator,     Cecilia Arce at cecilia.arce@dc.gov or 202 442-8799.**

# Language Access Definitions

Limited English Proficient (LEP) Refers to an individual who does not speak English as his/her primary language and has a limited ability to speak, read, write, or understand English.

Non-English Proficient (NEP) Refers to an individual who cannot speak or understand the English language at any level.

Translation - The written conversation of texts in the source language into text written in the target language, retaining the meaning and intent of the original source text and producing a culturally competent product.

Interpretation - Oral or verbal conversation of the meaning of dialogue from one language to another and vice versa.