WHO WE ARE

Why work with us

Translation is more than replacing words from one language with words from another. It requires context, judgment, terminology and an understanding of the purpose behind the document.

Founded in 2002 in Naples, Florida, GLSAS Inc. was born out of a passion for clear communication — a commitment to bridging the gap between German and English language and culture that still guides every project we take on today.

We combine strong German-language expertise with a careful, personal approach to deliver translations that read naturally in English while preserving the meaning, tone and intent of the original. Every project is handled by native-language professionals who understand your terminology and subject matter — and we deliver that expertise at a competitive price, without sacrificing turnaround.

  • German ↔ English language expertise
  • Individual attention to every project
  • Clear communication and dependable deadlines
  • Confidential handling of client materials
OUR APPROACH Accurate. Context-aware. Purpose-driven.

Every translation should sound like it belongs where it is going.

OUR WORK

Areas of expertise

From individual documents to larger multilingual assignments, we tailor the service to the purpose, audience and complexity of the project.

  • Document Translation

    Professional translation of business, personal, academic and institutional documents, with attention to terminology, formatting and intended use.

  • Certified Translations

    Translation support for documents that require certification or formal presentation. Requirements are reviewed before work begins.

  • Localization

    Adaptation of language and content for the target audience so that the result is natural, appropriate and culturally clear — not merely literal.

  • Business & Professional

    Contracts, correspondence, company materials, reports, websites and other professional content where precision and tone matter.

  • Academic & Institutional

    Academic records, educational materials, research-related documents and institutional communications handled with consistent terminology.

  • Specialized Projects

    Projects involving historical, technical or domain-specific language receive the research, terminology review and coordination they require.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A clear process from file to final delivery

Good translation depends on good project management. We make the process straightforward, transparent and controlled.

01

Document handling

We review the source files, format, length, language pair, subject matter and any special requirements before quoting.

02

Scope & pricing

You receive a clear project scope and price based on the actual material and requirements rather than a vague one-size-fits-all estimate.

03

Workflow

Translation, terminology review, formatting and quality checks are organized around the needs of the project and its deadline.

04

Confidentiality

Client documents are treated as confidential. We minimize unnecessary handling and use files only for the purposes of the assignment.

05

Quality management

We check meaning, terminology, consistency, grammar and presentation before delivery, with particular attention to critical details.

06

Final delivery

The completed files are returned in the agreed format. If questions arise, communication continues until the project is properly closed.

A SPECIALIZED SERVICE

Deciphering old German scripts

Historical German documents can contain handwriting and scripts that are difficult to read even for fluent German speakers — styles like Sütterlin, Kurrent, or the printed Fraktur typeface, once everyday writing but now a puzzle to modern eyes. We provide deciphering assistance for older handwritten or printed German materials.

Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were, or what their lives were like? Postcards, letters, old photographs, travel tickets — if a piece of your family's past is written in Old German script, we can help unravel the story it tells.

This service can help make family records, letters, certificates, archival material and other historical documents understandable before — or as part of — translation.

Ask about deciphering
DECIPHERING
Aus einem altendeutschen Dokumentwird wiederverständlicher Text.
Historical script • transcription • translation

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Tell us about your project

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