35+Years Experience
8Core Languages
100%Vetted Linguists
24/7Russian Emergency Line

Our Services

Professional language services tailored to your needs

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Interpreting Services

Professional certified interpreters for medical, legal, education, and business settings across Wisconsin and Illinois.

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Translation Services

Accurate document translation by native speakers with deep cultural and linguistic expertise in 7 languages.

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Consulting Services

Expert guidance on language access programs, compliance, and cultural competency for your organization.

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How It Works

Getting started with NLI is simple

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Tell Us Your Needs

Share your language, industry, and scheduling requirements with our team.

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We Match You

We pair you with a certified interpreter who specializes in your industry and language.

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Seamless Communication

Your interpreter facilitates clear, accurate communication — in person, by phone, or video.

Industries We Serve

Specialized interpreting for every professional setting

Medical interpreter helping a doctor explain X-ray results to an elderly patient in a hospital exam room

Medical & Healthcare

HIPAA-compliant interpreting for hospitals, clinics, mental health, and healthcare facilities.

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Court interpreter translating testimony at a witness stand in a formal American courtroom

Legal & Court

Certified court interpreters for depositions, hearings, trials, and legal consultations.

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School interpreter facilitating a parent-teacher conference in a colorful elementary classroom

Education

Supporting schools, universities, and parent-teacher communications across language barriers.

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Business interpreter facilitating corporate negotiation between American and Chinese executives in a modern boardroom

Business & Corporate

Professional interpreting for meetings, conferences, negotiations, and corporate events.

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Community interpreter helping a refugee family communicate with a social worker at a community center

Community Services

Bridging language gaps in social services, government agencies, and community organizations.

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Why Choose NLI

  • Native Speakers

    All interpreters are native speakers who have lived in the US for 10+ years, bringing both linguistic fluency and cultural understanding.

  • Credentialed Professionals

    We assign certified or credentialed interpreters whenever the client or applicable regulations require it — including CCHI-certified medical and Wisconsin court-certified interpreters. Every linguist is vetted and works under signed confidentiality terms.

  • Cultural Expertise

    Beyond words — our interpreters understand cultural nuances, ensuring your message is conveyed with full context and sensitivity.

  • Personalized Service

    Owner-operated by Tatiana Sonnikova with 35+ years experience. You work directly with our team, not a call center.

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Communication Methods

  • Phone Interpreting

    Immediate access to interpreters by phone, available worldwide. Ideal for urgent situations, short appointments, and remote locations.

  • Video Interpreting

    Face-to-face interpreting via secure video, available worldwide. Perfect for medical consultations, legal proceedings, and situations requiring visual cues.

  • In-Person Interpreting

    On-site interpreters for the highest quality communication. Available throughout Wisconsin and Illinois for complex medical, legal, and business situations.

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Languages We Support

Flagship Russian & Spanish, Wisconsin's deepest Slavic bench, and 20+ more through our vetted network

Russian

35+ years of English-Russian expertise · 24/7 emergency line

Spanish

Flagship language · staffed by NLI's own Spanish interpreters

Ukrainian

Refugee resettlement, USCIS, schools, and medical interpreting

Polish

Deep roots in the Midwest's large Polish-speaking population

Serbian

Professional interpreting for the Serbian-speaking community

Bulgarian

Supporting the Bulgarian community in Wisconsin and Illinois

Georgian

Rare language expertise with native-speaking interpreters

Mandarin

Connecting with the Chinese-speaking community across the Midwest

Other Languages

20+ more languages through our vetted network

"We Understand"

At NLI, our motto says it all. We understand — not just the words, but the culture, the context, and what's at stake. Founded by Tatiana Sonnikova, a professional interpreter and translator with 35+ years of experience, NLI was built on the belief that every person deserves to be understood.

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Ready to Break Language Barriers?

Get a free quote today and discover how NLI can help your organization communicate effectively across languages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I request an interpreter?

Contact us by phone at (608) 572-7287 or email info@nexuslingo.com with your language needs, preferred date and time, and the type of setting. We'll match you with a certified interpreter and confirm within 2 hours.

What languages do you offer?

Our flagship languages are Russian and Spanish, staffed directly by NLI's own interpreters. Our core languages also include Ukrainian, Polish, Serbian, Bulgarian, Georgian, and Mandarin Chinese — Wisconsin's deepest Slavic and Eastern European bench. Through our vetted contracted network we also source Arabic, French, Portuguese, Korean, Hmong, Somali, and 20+ more languages. Interpreters are assigned as native or near-native speakers of the target language, matched to the setting, and vetted before any assignment.

Are your interpreters certified?

When the client or applicable regulations require it, NLI assigns certified or credentialed interpreters appropriate for the engagement — including CCHI-certified medical interpreters and Wisconsin court-certified interpreters where applicable. Every linguist we assign is vetted, signs a contractor agreement and confidentiality terms, and works under native-speaker quality review.

What areas do you serve?

NLI provides in-person interpreting throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Our phone and video interpreting services are available worldwide, so we can support you no matter where you are.

How quickly can you provide an interpreter?

For scheduled appointments, we confirm within 2 hours during business hours (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT). For Russian-language emergencies, we operate Wisconsin's only 24/7 emergency Russian interpreter line at (608) 572-7287.