British national specialising in Japanese localisation, translation and verification services. Familiar with the Japanese business environment.
Lived and worked in Japan for over 10 years, providing technical support in Japanese about robotic test equipment to vehicle manuafacturers and suppliers on a daily basis. Fluent in spoken Japanese and able to read and write complex technical Japanese content as well as day-to-day language.
Japanese
Teaching Japanese
Data Entry
Automotive
AI Fact-Checking
Kelvin O.
Carmarthen, United Kingdom
$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs
🇬🇧 Native English | 🇫🇷 Native French | 🇩🇪 German Linguist
✨ Business | Financial | Marketing | Localization Expert
Hello! Bonjour! Guten Tag!
Are you looking for a translator who does more than simply convert words from one language to another?
Do you need translations that sound natural, preserve your message, and truly connect with your audience?
Would you like to work with someone who understands not only languages, but also the cultures, businesses, and people behind them?
Then you are in the right place.
Languages have been part of my identity from the very beginning long before they became my profession. I was born to a British father and a French mother, which blessed me with two native languages and two beautiful cultures to call my own. I spent my early years and completed my basic education in France, where my love for languages, literature, and communication grew naturally. Later, I moved to the United Kingdom to continue my academic journey, specializing in European Studies and earning a Master's degree in German Studies (Modern language)
Growing up between countries, cultures, and languages taught me something very important:
✨ Translation is not replacing words.
✨ Translation is preserving meaning.
✨ Translation is respecting cultures.
✨ Translation is making your audience feel as though the text was originally written just for them.
That philosophy has guided my work throughout my career.
Alongside my linguistic background, I also gained valuable experience in banking, business, and marketing environments. This has given me a strong understanding of financial terminology, corporate communication, and the language of international business. Whether it is a financial report, a website, a marketing campaign, or a business proposal, I understand that your words represent your brand, your credibility, and your reputation.
... Although I am new to Upwork, I am certainly not new to professional translation.
Over the past 7 years, I have worked with businesses, professionals, and international clients outside this platform, helping them communicate effectively across English, French, and German speaking markets. My experience has taught me that trust is earned through consistency, attention to detail, and delivering work that exceeds expectations. I now bring that same level of dedication and professionalism to every project I take on here on Upwork.
WHAT I DELIVER
- French ↔ English Translation
- German ↔ English Translation
- French ↔ German Translation
- Business & Corporate Translation
- Financial & Banking Translation
- Marketing & Website Localization
- Proofreading & Editing
- UK & US English Adaptation
- Business Correspondence & Reports
CAT I have experience with:
- SDL Trados
- SmartCat
- XTM Cloud
- memsource
- Weglot
- InDesign
- Localize
- MateCat
7+ Years of Proven Results
- Business Documents: 5,000+ translated and localized documents delivered across English, French, and German
- Financial & Banking Materials: 1,500+ Financial reports, statements, proposals, and corporate documents translated
- Marketing Content: 7,000+ pages of brochures, campaigns, and promotional materials adapted for international audiences
- Website Localization: 200+ Corporate websites and landing pages translated for UK, US, French, and German markets
- Academic & Research Materials: 1,000+ Research papers, reports, and educational content translated
- Corporate Communication: 300+ emails, presentations, contracts, and business correspondence translated
- Blogs: 700+ blog post translated and delivered
FORMATS :
+Microsoft Word & Excel
+PDF
+PPT
+Website Content & HTML
+Google Docs and spreadsheets.
WHAT I CAN GUARANTEE YOU
- 100% Manual, Accurate & Professional Work
- Natural, Culturally Adapted Translations
- Quick Response & Friendly Communication
- Error Free Material to Professional Standards
- Strict Adherence to Deadlines
- Maximum Flexibility to Meet Your Expectations
- Complete Confidentiality & Professional Integrity
MY CORE VALUES
+ TIMELINESS
+ CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
+ 100% CLIENT SATISFACTION
+ PROFESSIONALISM
+ EXCELLENCE
MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe a great translation should never feel like a translation.
It should read naturally.
It should preserve the original spirit.
It should respect cultural differences.
And above all, it should help people, businesses, and ideas connect effortlessly across borders.
That is the standard I set for myself on every single project I take on.
Whether you require French/German to English or English to French/German translations, I am here to assist you. Let's collaborate to overcome language barriers and ensure your message reaches a global audience.
CONTACT NOW!!!
Localization
French to English Translation
German to English Translation
English to French Translation
English to German Translation
Translation
Proofreading
Editing & Proofreading
Translation & Localization Software
Business Translation
Financial Translation
Website Translation
Website Localization
English
German
French
Technical Translation
Academic Translation
Literary Translation
Amazon Translate
Timothy C.
Langport, United Kingdom
$30/hr
5.0
11 jobs
I am a professional translator with over a decade of experience. I speak, read and write in Portuguese at a near-native level. I have lived in Brazil for 15 years. I specialize in legal documents and contracts, for which my degree in law equips me well, finance and banking, business and commercial documents, marketing and renewable energy. I was born in the UK and am also comfortable working with US English. I have experience working with AI training and am working to develop this aspect of my skillset.
I have a "classic" British accent and a nice recording setup, so I'm looking to get into voice work.
Competitive rates, ask now for a quote.
Translation
Proofreading
Legal Transcription
Eliza A.
Branston, United Kingdom
$25/hr
5.0
20 jobs
I’m an SEO and content specialist with over 10 years’ experience helping businesses and freelancers grow their online presence. My expertise includes SEO audits, keyword research, on-page optimisation, technical improvements, and content strategy that drives measurable results. I believe in keeping SEO clear and straightforward, no jargon, no guesswork, so you always understand what’s being done and how it benefits your business.
I also leverage AI-powered tools for content creation, optimisation, and competitor analysis, making strategies faster, smarter, and more precise while maintaining authenticity and brand voice.
Over the years, I’ve helped clients achieve measurable growth, including:
• Boosting organic traffic for a UK e-commerce site by 120% in six months through targeted content optimisation.
• Increasing leads for a B2B service provider by 75% year-on-year via improved site architecture and SEO audits.
• Elevating a freelancer’s blog to top 3 Google rankings for competitive keywords through structured content planning.
By combining proven SEO and content strategies with clear, transparent reporting, I help clients improve search rankings, grow traffic, and convert visitors into leads and sales, building sustainable results that last.
Sound good? Let’s talk!
SEO Audit
SEO Backlinking
SEO Competitor Analysis
SEO Content
SEO Keyword Research
SEO Localization
SEO Penalty Removal
SEO Performance
SEO Plugin
SEO Setup & Configuration
SEO Strategy
AI Content Writing
Henry Chinemerem C.
Harrow, United Kingdom
$45/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I'm an Audio professional who utilizes cutting-edge AI and professional-grade audio engineering to create content that sounds human.
My speciality is in AI Dubbing and Voice Cloning, transforming international content for brands. My approach aims to remove the robotic edge of synthesized speech by applying high-end sound design and engineering, ensuring every performance has the natural breath, pacing, and emotional depth of a live recording.
My key strengths and skills are
Hybrid Dubbing & Localisation: Seamlessly adapting scripts for tone and timing using ElevenLabs and professional post-production.
Premium Voice Synthesis: Curating and engineering high-fidelity voice clones that maintain a brand's unique 'soul.'
Audiobook & Audio Drama Production: Clean, natural-sounding narration with immersive, broadcast-quality audio production.
Audio Engineering: Expert-level mixing, mastering, and dialogue cleaning using Da-Vinci Resolve, Pro Tools, iZotope RX, and FabFilter.
Spatial Audio & Psychoacoustics: Specialized knowledge in sound design, including the creation of immersive Binaural Beats and frequency-based audio.
Localization
Audio Post Production
Audio Production
Avid Pro Tools
Sound Design
DaVinci Resolve
Sound Mixing
iZotope RX
Audio Engineering
Audio Restoration
ElevenLabs
Film Dubbing
AI-Generated Voice-Over
AI Audio Generation
AI Text-to-Speech
Podcast Editing
Audio Editing
AI Audio Generator
Generative AI Prompt Engineering
Hannah V.
London, United Kingdom
$45/hr
5.0
9 jobs
I am a native British English speaker, bilingual in French, with 15+ years of international professional experience spanning financial services regulation, payments compliance, and English language education across the US, UK, EU, Gibraltar, Malta, and Hong Kong.
I offer a rare combination of linguistic precision and deep domain expertise across four service areas:
TRANSLATION REVIEW, LOCALISATION & HUMAN TOUCH EDITING
— Native English/French bilingual offering review, post-editing, and naturalisation of English↔French translated content. I ensure translated content reads as though written by a native speaker — preserving tone, register, and cultural nuance. Specialisms include financial, regulatory, legal, and corporate communications.
I also offer US-to-UK English conversion — transforming American-generated documents and websites into natural, idiomatic British English. This goes beyond spelling to cover punctuation conventions, date and number formats, legal and regulatory terminology, tone, and register. Particularly valuable for US companies entering UK and EU markets, or for compliance and corporate documents requiring British English as standard.
Full website copy review and proofreading is also offered, including end-to-end US-to-UK localisation for companies launching in British and European markets.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY DOCUMENT REVIEW
— Former President & CEO of a regulated financial institution with hands-on experience producing KPMG-standard compliance frameworks, AML/KYC policy documentation, fund flow narratives, regulatory licence applications, and cross-border payments regulatory filings. I review, edit, and write compliance documentation for fintech startups, regulated financial institutions, payment institutions, and iGaming operators across UK, EU, Gibraltar, and Malta jurisdictions.
TECHNICAL PAYMENTS & INFRASTRUCTURE DOCUMENTATION
— Experienced reviewing and editing payment systems technical documentation, API guides, infrastructure narratives, and product specifications for payments and fintech clients. I bridge the gap between technical teams and regulatory or commercial audiences.
CURRICULUM REVIEW & EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
— Credentialed English teacher (GaPSC, grades 6–12) with experience in curriculum development, SAT/standardised test preparation, academic writing coaching, and ESL instruction for adults and young learners. I review and edit educational materials, course content, exam preparation resources, and English language learning curricula for EdTech platforms and independent publishers.
All editing, proofreading, and translation review is human-produced — no AI, no machine translation. For document creation and drafting I combine efficient modern tools with expert human judgement to deliver polished, precise final content.
Available Monday to Friday (8am–10pm GMT/BST). Weekend and urgent turnaround available at a premium rate. Fast, professional, and precise.
Pursuing accreditation with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
Regulatory Compliance
Editing & Proofreading
French to English Translation
Anti-Money Laundering
Content Localization
Document Review
Review Website
Teaching English
Business Plan Writing
British English Accent
English Tutoring
French
AI Chatbot
Data Annotation
Voice-Over
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