Translation
Passionate about languages, cultures, and linguistics, I have been translating for over two years: advertisements, websites, speeches, diplomas, transcripts, course syllabi, poetry...
FRENCH/ENGLISH TRANSLATION
As a native speaker of American English, I prefer to translate into my native language. I do, however, translate into French for select clients. If you need French<>English translation, contact me to discuss if my services are right for you.
CHINESE/ENGLISH TRANSLATION
I translate from simplified Chinese (mainland Mandarin) into my native English. If you need translation of a text in traditional characters, contact me to discuss. If you are not sure if your text is simplified or traditional, we’ll figure it out.
WHAT SETS ME APART
A linguist at heart, I am passionate about translation. I believe in not only ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery of my work, but in molding the target language to guarantee a *true* translation of the text, not a simple transliteration of the original. Like the first act of writing, translation is a creative process that calls for a creative practioner.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
linguistics, literature, poetry, education, oenology, travel/tourism, general business
Please check out the “portfolio” page for samples of my translation work.