Regional Language Experts Since 2016
Founded in Istanbul and now headquartered in London, El Turco started with Turkish translation and grew into a trusted partner for Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and Balkan languages. Bridging cultures, training AI.
Who We Are
We're a team that takes language seriously, but never takes ourselves too seriously. Professionalism runs deep in our DNA, yet so does our warmth, openness, and genuine love for what we do.
How We Work
We combine modern translation technology with deep regional expertise. Our workflows are built for scale and precision, from AI-enhanced CAT tools and automated quality checks to rigorous human review by native linguists with 10+ years of experience.
Whether it's a 500-word product description or a million-word game localization project, every word passes through the same meticulous process. We don't cut corners. We build systems that make excellence repeatable.
Our Culture
Step into our offices in Istanbul or London and you'll feel the difference. There's always music playing, laughter in the background, and passionate debates about the best way to localize a gaming meme for the Turkish market.
We believe the best work happens when people feel valued and empowered. Our team members aren't just colleagues. They're friends who push each other to grow, celebrate wins together, and support each other through challenges. That's what makes El Turco special.
Quality at Scale
Same high bar, 10 words or 10 million.
Cultural Depth
Native linguists who live the language.
Tech-Forward
AI-enhanced, human-perfected workflows.
Partnership Mindset
Your success is our success.
"I started El Turco in 2016 because Turkish, Arabic, Persian and the Balkan languages kept being treated as an afterthought: last to ship, first to be cut. We built the team I wished existed back then: native linguists who live in these languages, backed by process and tooling that holds up at scale. If your project depends on getting these languages right, I'd like to hear about it."
The People Behind El Turco
A small in-house team in London and Istanbul, backed by a vetted network of 700+ regional linguists.
Life at El Turco
Conferences, bootcamps, team dinners, and everything in between. This is what makes us, us.
Team dinner in Istanbul
Meet Central Europe Conference
Women in Localization
Localization Ninja Bootcamp
Team bonding time
Our Story, Year by Year
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Founded in Istanbul
Started as a Turkish translation boutique by industry veterans.
First Localization Ninja
Launched our in-house talent development bootcamp.
Regional Expansion
Added Arabic, Persian, and Azerbaijani to core language offerings.
Balkan Coverage
Expanded into Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Albanian markets.
HQ to London
Moved headquarters to London while keeping production in the region.
AI Data Services
Launched crowd data collection and annotation services for AI.
The New Era
Scaling AI data services alongside localization.
Certified Excellence
Our commitment to quality is backed by international certifications and industry memberships.
ISO 17100:2015
Requirements for translation services
ISO 18587:2017
Post-editing of machine translation output
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems
ISO 27001
Information security management systems
Certificate copies and registration numbers are available on request via our contact form.
Industry Memberships
Proud Member of ELIA
European Language Industry Association
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether you're a direct client or a global LSP, we're ready to be your regional language partner.