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I am a South African English speaker of German Parents and have been translating, mainly technical, German to English since 1975. I have translated Datasheets for process control instrumentation and have translated a paper on Temperature measurement published in a Trade Magazine. I am able to translate and edit operating instructions and make them user-friendly. My most recent work has included DIN specifications, rail specifications, gearbox assembly, solar data sheet, medical, wellness and a large number of automotive translations. I have also written a teacher guide for 7 - 8-year-old children called "Faith for Littles".

I am a native German and English speaker and have been living in South Africa for the past 18 years. I have strong translation and writing skills, with a focus on creating natural, engaging content. For over 12 years, I’ve been working as a freelancer, primarily on English-to-German translations across a wide range of content. My writing experience includes blog articles, product descriptions, and Amazon listings. I also have solid SEO knowledge, including keyword research and writing content that is both reader-friendly and optimized for search. In addition, I have practical e-commerce experience, having worked with Shopify and handled general customer support tasks. I also bring experience in subtitle editing and transcription. Before starting my professional career, I studied Psychology. I hold an MA in Research Psychology from UNISA and a BA from Stellenbosch University, where I majored in Psychology, Philosophy, and English.

I have over 10 Years working experience. English and German are my native languages. I pay great attention to detail and always ensure complete accuracy. I double check my work before final submission and will always ask the right questions, to ensure the job is done correctly. I have done German Voice Overs (voice recording, when a customer calls the airline) for a European Airline. I have done Proofreading for both German and English. I have subtitling experience in both English and German and have experience using a subtitle tool. I also have transcription experience in both English and German. I have experience with Excel, Word & Powerpoint and have reporting and Quality Assurance skills. I have also done Internal Auditing and Quality Calibrations.

Do you need accurate, natural-sounding German-English translations or high-quality transcriptions? I'm a bilingual professional (native German) with 10+ years of experience helping global clients communicate clearly and creatively. I specialize in: * Translation & Editing – Novels, children’s books, rhyming stories – Medical & scientific texts (diagnostics, research) – Business & marketing (tourism, mergers, research) * Subtitling & Transcription – German-to-English SRT files (timestamp correction & QA) – Expert panel discussions, interviews, and long-form videos * Proofreading & MTPE – Machine-translated content polishing (DE<>EN) – Grammar, tone, flow, and cultural nuance ✅ Versatile, reliable, and detail-focused ✅ Comfortable with both technical and creative content ** Bonus: I occasionally write blog blurbs, poetic content, and introspective copy; available on request. How can I support your next project? Feel free to message me today!

I am a native German risiding in South Africa since 2012. Bilingual (English and German) Very good knowledge of German and English grammar Magistra Artium in linguistics and economics plus a German teaching degree Work experience as a branch manager, owner of an international Backpackers, German teacher, translator and localization and research specialist.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education, specializing in English, Afrikaans and Social Sciences. I have years of experience teaching, proofreading, editing, copywriting, translating and transcribing. I am fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with knowledge and skills in UK and US English. I have four years of experience freelancing for companies from all over the world. I'm a hard worker and always give my best to ensure a quick turnaround. I communicate well and get along with people. Always up for a challenge and not afraid of trying something new. My skills include, but are not limited to: - Translations from Afrikaans to English and vice versa. - Transcriptions - Proofreading, editing & formatting documents, articles, speeches, blogs and more. - Organizing and capturing data. - Writing