30+Years Experience
7+Languages
100%Certified Interpreters
24/7Russian Emergency Line

Our Services

Professional language services tailored to your needs

Medical interpreter with headset bridging communication between doctor and patient in a hospital

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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Language consultant presenting a language access program to healthcare and legal professionals

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.

  • Certified Professionals

    Every NLI interpreter is certified and undergoes rigorous quality assurance. We maintain the highest standards in the industry.

  • 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 30+ 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 Serve

Native-speaking interpreters with deep cultural knowledge

Spanish

Serving Wisconsin and Illinois's largest non-English speaking community

Russian

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

Ukrainian

Refugee resettlement, USCIS, schools, and medical interpreting

Mandarin

Connecting with the Chinese-speaking community across the Midwest

Georgian

Rare language expertise with native-speaking interpreters

Bulgarian

Supporting the Bulgarian community in Wisconsin and Illinois

Polish

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

Serbian

Professional interpreting for the Serbian-speaking community

Other Languages

100+ languages available on request

"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 over 30 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?

We provide professional interpreting and translation in 8 languages: Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Serbian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. All our interpreters are native speakers who have lived in the US for 10+ years. We are Wisconsin's only agency that markets Slavic and Eastern European languages as a flagship specialty.

Are your interpreters certified?

Yes, all NLI interpreters are certified professionals with proven expertise in their specialized fields. We maintain strict quality standards and only work with the best.

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–Sat 9am–6pm CT). For Russian-language emergencies, we operate Wisconsin's only 24/7 emergency Russian interpreter line at (608) 572-7287.