Translation

Translation

I have experience in translating:

business letters	technical reports	sales brochures
personal letters	user manuals	product guides
conference programmes	publicity material	price lists
educational materials	press releases	tourist guides

My specialist fields are computing, nuclear energy, mechanical engineering, manufacturing and human resources.

Specialist areas:

Computing: user manuals, systems descriptions, internal reports, press articles, websites
Nuclear energy: safety reports, technical instructions, geological surveys, quality assurance
Mechanical engineering: specifications for vehicle manufacturing and aeronautics, technical reports
Manufacturing: leather, furniture, clothing, domestic appliances, tools, packaging, office supplies
Human resources: Job descriptions, policy documents, presentations, e-learning resources

I work with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, but only at the client's request. Please contact me to find out if Translation Memory is appropriate for your projects, and to discuss how it could reduce your translation costs.

Knowing two languages does not a translator make!

Translation is far more than word substitution: it requires a wide range of skills, including:

	a thorough understanding of the source (original) language and culture;
	an ability to write fluently in a variety of styles and registers for the target language and culture;
	expertise in research methods and an awareness of available resources to find the correct terminology or expression for a given situation;
	a strong commitment to the needs of the client.

To understand more about the translation process, and to identify areas where businesses can make savings, you can view or download this free booklet: Translation - getting it right. A guide to buying translations produced by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.