Dals Reviews 

444
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 234 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and recruiters for being supportive, professional, and helpful throughout the recruitment and onboarding processes. Many people highlight the quick response times from all departments, making interactions efficient and smooth. The overall service, user experience, and recruitment journey are frequently described as well-organized and professional, contributing to a positive and reliable working relationship. However, some customers also noted significant communication issues, reporting very slow email responses or no replies at all, which made the process feel disorganized. A few other people also felt that the pay rates were not competitive and that the call volume varied greatly, making it difficult to rely on this work for stable income. Additionally, some reviewers experienced unprofessional service, including instances of poor interpreting quality and being ghosted during recruitment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working with DALS since March and I am very happy with my experience so far. Payments are always made on time, and Alice was extremely helpful throughout the recruitment process. All dep... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm working for DALS since 2019. Initially I didn't intend to turn this job into my main source of income but eventually it happenned. Can't complain about something significant. Yes, there are some i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been recently recruited as a DALS interpreter, and had a great experience with Robert who was guiding me through the onboarding process. I received timely responses to all my emails and queries... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was working with Dals over 5 years, suddenly I received an email saying my contract been terminated without any explanations, any contact with myself. I emailed them back asking for clarificat... See more


Company details

  1. Translator
  2. Audio Transcription Service
  3. Transcription Service

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The world is a better, fairer place when everyone is understood. At Dals we enable people and organisations to tackle the critical language challenges they face every day. Our first-class interpreting and translation services cover more than 500 languages, including British Sign Language and other non-spoken languages. With our ever-growing network of interpreters and linguists, we connect our clients with crucial expertise whenever and wherever they need it – in person, on-screen or by phone.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Service and entry

The recruiting process was fairly easy and didn't take long before I got in. I schedule my work to my needs, when inquiries raised I get a feedback within a couple of days.
Making positive changes for clients and users as well.

Happy to continue working!

5 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support

I'm a linguist and the support I got from cosmin parvu was very prompt and swift. Thankyou so much for your help.

19 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Review of DAL Agency (formerly D.A


Review of DAL Agency (formerly D.A. Interpreting)

I worked with this agency for 15 years and feel compelled to share my experience. DAL Agency, which used to be called D.A. Interpreting before rebranding ( many lawsuits) has gone downhill over the years.

The company is plagued with unethical practices:
• They often mislead clients rather than admit they cannot provide an interpreter, especially if they don’t see enough profit in the booking.
• Integrity is absent at every level—lying to clients and interpreters seems to be standard practice.
• I personally witnessed discrimination within the company, raised a formal complaint, and yet no investigation was carried out. Instead, I found myself suddenly stopped from receiving bookings.
• The supposedly “positive” reviews online don’t reflect the reality. From my experience, many of these good reviews appear to be fabricated or written by people paid to boost the company’s image.

High staff turnover speaks volumes. People with integrity quickly leave. It also appears that much of their work is outsourced abroad, further reducing quality and reliability.

They show no real consideration for patients, clients, or their specific requests. The system is faulty, communication is poor, and accountability is nonexistent.

After 15 years of loyal service, despite my extensive experience and fluency in five languages, I cannot in good conscience continue working with them. It has become a bad reflection on me as a professional, and unfortunately, the situation only seems to get worse.

In my view, there is nothing positive to say about DAL Agency.

24 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DBS certificate

My application for dbs was dealt with quick response and was uploaded as well.
Person dealing with thus was very responsive.
I amvery happy with the service U recieved.

15 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quality

Great help throughout my whole application
Always there for my questions and problems with an excellent expertise 👑

15 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear, professional, and welcoming Process

I found the recruiting process to be very smooth and well-structured. The communication was clear at every step, and I always felt supported and informed. A special thank you to Theodora and Alexandra for their support, avaiability, and guidance throughout the whole process.

27 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

unprofessional

Late, expensive and often unavailable. Very bad professional's experience and a waste of NHS' money

29 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional company to work for …

Worked for this company over 20 years always good level of work and payments on time . Due to illness my DBS wasn’t renewed on the update service . Dals dealt with this efficiently and professionally keeping me updated at all times.

27 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My overall experience with Dals has bas…

My overall experience with Dals has bas been excellent.The team is professional,responsive and very supportive throughout the process.
Communication is always clear and efficient and I felt well-guided from the beginning.A special thanks to Dreamie who helped me with everything and made the whole process smooth and stress free.I truly appreciate the guidance and professionalism.
Highly recommended!

1 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful with DALS

Be careful with DALS; they have ruined the careers of many interpreters. The most disturbing aspect is that many of their reviews are fake, often originating from outside the UK, and even their telephone interpreters are working from abroad, particularly from Eastern Europe, while the government appears to be taking no action. This is not only unethical but also poses a serious national security risk, as sensitive information is going abroad.

DALS (formerly DA Languages) changed its name after numerous lawsuits and negative publicity, hoping to improve its image, but unfortunately, it’s just rebranding and nothing has really changed. After this review, don’t be surprised if you suddenly see a wave of fake 5-star reviews appearing.

Shockingly, police forces continue to work with such an agency, as they have no ethics, no respect for interpreters, and they put interpreters in danger. They even send untrained and unqualified bilinguals to police bookings, and when mistakes inevitably happen, the interpreters are the ones who get blamed and sacrificed by DALS.

They pay extremely low rates; interpreters only receive about 10–20% of what the agency charges clients, and I sincerely hope this agency never gets the contract with the Ministry of Justice, courts, or police forces. Sadly, it seems police forces still use them simply because they are cheap, but the hidden costs of their practices are enormous. I strongly encourage everyone to step forward and leave honest reviews about them, because only together can we bring change to this unfair system.

2 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recruiter Ms

Recruiter Ms. Andrea provided excellent assistance. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and the supporting documents were very helpful. Thank you for your professionalism.

21 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maria

Maria has been helping me with onboarding application and she has been so welcoming and helpful she made me feel so comfortable with everything and answered all of the questions I asked and never made me feel like I was asking too much. Honestly she’s amazing

19 August 2025
Unprompted review

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