Ashanti (Asante Twi) interpreters and translators anywhere in the UK for hospitals, social services, solicitors, tribunals and companies trading with Ghana. We arrange face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting and certified translation between Ashanti and English, with bookings taken 24 hours a day.
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Ashanti interpreting services
Asking for "Ashanti" rather than "Twi" or "Akan" is usually a sign the person, or whoever is booking for them, has roots in Kumasi and the surrounding region. That makes matching easy: an Asante Twi interpreter speaks the same form of the language. Asante speakers also get along well with Akuapem and Akyem speakers, so if the family is mixed an Asante interpreter can usually cover everyone in the room.
For medical and legal work we recommend consecutive interpreting in person or by video. Asante speech is polite and full of set phrases for greeting and thanking, and an interpreter who knows them will not rush past them; skipping the courtesies can make an older Asante speaker less forthcoming.
Face-to-face interpreting
The interpreter comes to you: a hospital ward, a courtroom, a council office, a home visit or a business meeting. It is the best choice when people need to read expressions as well as words, or when the conversation is long or sensitive.
Telephone interpreting
The quickest option to set up. It works well for short calls, triage, appointment reminders and quick checks with a client.
Video interpreting
A Ashanti interpreter joins by video for remote hearings, consultations and meetings, which helps when there is no interpreter near you.
We also provide medical interpreting and conference interpreting.
Certified Ashanti translation
Much land in the Ashanti Region is held by a stool or a family rather than by one person, so inheritance and property questions can turn on papers written informally: letters between relatives, notes of a family meeting, agreements witnessed by an elder. Parts of these may be in Asante Twi, and a UK solicitor dealing with an estate will want them in English.
Our translators work into their own native language only, so an Ashanti document is translated into English by a native English speaker who reads Twi. Where names appear in several spellings, for example Kwasi on one page and Kwesi on another, we follow the passport and point out any difference between documents.
- Certified translation of birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, driving licences, degree certificates and bank statements, for the Home Office, courts, universities and employers.
- Legal translation: witness statements, court bundles, contracts and immigration papers.
- Document translation of medical reports, letters, leaflets and patient information.
- Urgent translation when a deadline is close.
- Transcription of Ashanti audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Ashanti translation
English to Ashanti translation means writing in Asante Twi, the form most Ghanaian readers in the UK will find natural. We use the standard Akan spelling, which includes the letters ɛ and ɔ, and we keep sentences plain for readers who mostly speak rather than read the language. For a formal invitation or a funeral notice, the translator can use the respectful phrasing Asante families expect.
Ashanti court and police interpreters
An Asante Twi interpreter may be booked for a defendant, a witness or a parent in care proceedings, and sometimes for a Ghanaian from outside Ashanti who is happy to give evidence in it. For legal bookings we look for Ashanti interpreters with court or solicitor experience and, where such interpreters exist for this language, a Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or entry on the NRPSI, the National Register of Public Service Interpreters. Customary titles and family terms should be interpreted as spoken, then explained if the court needs it.
How to book an Ashanti interpreter
- Tell us about the assignment: the date, time and address, or that you need telephone or video; how long it should last; and what it is for, such as a hospital appointment, a hearing or a business meeting.
- Tell us about the speaker: their country or region and, if you know it, their dialect. Mention any preference for a male or female interpreter.
- Get your quote. We email you a quote, with no obligation to book.
Call 0800 2425 125, email info@uklinguisticservices.co.uk or request a quote online.
About the Ashanti language
Ashanti is the Asante dialect of Akan, usually called Asante Twi. It is spoken mainly in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, around Kumasi.
Ashanti is written in the Latin alphabet.
At the 2021 Census, 19,757 usual residents of England and Wales aged three or over gave Akan as their main language. The local authorities with the most were the London borough of Croydon (1,010 people), Milton Keynes (914) and the London borough of Enfield (853). Akan is the census category that includes Asante Twi. Source: Office for National Statistics.
Before you book: Asante Twi is the most widely spoken form of Akan in Ghana, and Akuapem Twi and Fante speakers generally follow it.
| Language family | Asante dialect of Akan, usually called Asante Twi |
|---|---|
| Where it is spoken | The Ashanti Region of Ghana, around Kumasi |
| Writing system | Latin alphabet |
| Language code | tw |
| Main language in England and Wales (Census 2021) | 19,757 people |
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Ashanti interpreters near you
We send Ashanti interpreters to appointments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and telephone and video interpreting work wherever you are. Choose a town for its local page.
Ashanti interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book an Ashanti interpreter?
We take bookings 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Telephone and video interpreting are usually the quickest to arrange. For a face-to-face appointment, give us as much notice as you can: same-day cover is often possible, but it depends on where you are and how many Ashanti interpreters work nearby.
How much does an Ashanti interpreter cost?
The price depends on the type of interpreting (face-to-face, telephone or video), how long the appointment lasts, where it is and how much notice you give. We quote before anything is booked, and quotes are free: call 0800 2425 125 or use our online quote form.
Can you certify Ashanti translations for a UK visa or immigration application?
Yes. We translate and certify documents such as birth and marriage certificates, passports and police certificates for visa, settlement and citizenship applications. UK Visas and Immigration asks for each translation to confirm that it is accurate and to show the date and the translator's full name, signature and contact details, so tell us when you order that the document is for an immigration application.
Do you provide Ashanti interpreters for courts, tribunals and police interviews?
Yes. Tell us the setting when you book, for example a Crown Court trial, an immigration tribunal hearing or a police interview under caution, so we can match an Ashanti interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
How many people speak Ashanti in the UK?
At the 2021 Census, 19,757 usual residents of England and Wales aged three or over gave Akan as their main language. The local authorities with the most were the London borough of Croydon (1,010 people), Milton Keynes (914) and the London borough of Enfield (853). Akan is the census category that includes Asante Twi. The census asked for each person's main language, so people who speak Ashanti at home but gave English as their main language are not in that figure. Scotland and Northern Ireland count languages in their own censuses.
