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You will get your English content, texts, CVs and cover letters, etc. proofread

Nadja W.
Nadja W. Nadja W.
5.0
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Buy Proofreading & Editing services from Nadja, priced and ready to go.

You will get your English content, texts, CVs and cover letters, etc. proofread

Nadja W.
Nadja W. Nadja W.
5.0
Top Rated
Preview image

Let a pro handle the details

Buy Proofreading & Editing services from Nadja, priced and ready to go.

Project details

When a basic spell check simply won't suffice! 


You will get:


✒️ Polished, accurate and concise work

✒️ Comments, feedback and tracked changes

✒️ Spelling, grammar and punctuation check

✒️ Word choice corrections e.g. homophones, prepositions, etc.

✒️ Clear sentence structures

✒️ Stylistic consistency 

✒️ Ensuring the message, as well as the meaning of the text, makes sense to a native English speaker

✒️ Ensuring idioms are correct

✒️ I can work with you on improving ambiguous or awkward-sounding sentences and paragraphs

✒️ Language consistency: Not switching between UK and US conventions

✒️ Languages covered: English (UK or US)



I understand the importance of great grammar, spelling, punctuation and style consistency, as this leads to higher accuracy and more professional-looking proposals. 


Be it your website, marketing content, presentation, proposal, CV or cover letter, etc. I care deeply about helping people like you display and sell their content optimally and professionally.


I strive to deliver high-quality and accurate work.
Service Type
Proofread & Edit, Critique, Formatting
Language
English, German
Content Type
Website Content
What's included $6 These options are included with the project scope.
$6
  • Delivery Time 1 day
  • Number of Revisions 1
  • Number of Words 150
    • Grammar & Syntax Review
    • Fact-Checking
    • Content Rewriting
    • Structural Edit
    • Print Layout
Optional add-ons You can add these on the next page.
Additional 100 Words
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5.0
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5.0
Skills
5.0
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Quality
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Communication
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Deimante B.
5.00
Nov 19, 2024
Translations - EN-CH Nadja completed a requested task without any struggles, on time and in a very good quality.

PW

Pieter W.
5.00
Apr 21, 2023
Native English Speaking person to check wording in F& B software - monthly Nadja has helped us improving our product translations. Can recommend to others without any reservations.
Nadja W.

About Nadja

Nadja W.
Professional Translator (German/Swiss German-English) | + Subtitling
100% Job Success
5.0  (2 reviews)
Johannesburg, South Africa - 12:28 pm local time
Fast, accurate, and reliable native English translations submitted on time; striving to deliver great quality, precise, and meticulous translations that sound great and really focus on context and content, conveying your intended message in the best possible way.

My clients are engaging with a broader audience, and if you need improvement on your user or stakeholder engagement, I write translations, content, and subtitles that describe your products and ideas in a way that attracts users and gets your message across. I will conduct detailed and comprehensive research on your industry and choose the words and terms that best conform to the English language and jargon within your field.

IS THIS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

➜ Excellent and efficient German-to-English translations
➜ Native English localisation
➜ Fast, accurate translations that are delivered on time
➜ Thorough research and using the right terms for your content
➜ Translations delivered in the required format
➜ 100% human translations that are tailored to an English-speaking audience
➜ No AI, Google, MT, or word-for-word translations that sound strange, awkward or are grammatically incorrect
➜ Specialised dictionaries, glossaries, and translation tools for optimum results
➜ Streamlined processes to help you achieve your desired results
➜ A multilingual editor and proofreader
➜ Great and consistent communication and feedback throughout the entire process
➜ The implementation of best practices
➜ Proofread and quality-checked translations
➜ Your content being kept confidential (and I am happy to sign an NDA)
➜ No hidden costs or surprises; if you prefer, I can quote you on the ‘per word’ or 'per minute' rate upfront

EXPERTISE:

Translation | Audiovisual Translation | Subtitling | Proofreading | Editing | Transcreation | Localisation/Localization


If this sounds like a good fit, then ➜ NEXT STEP:
🟢 Click the green ‘Invite to Job’ button in the top right-hand corner
💬 Send me a personalised message detailing your requirements, and I will gladly set up a short consultation with you to discuss your strategy and answer any questions you may have

A STRONG BACKGROUND IN:

➜ HR/Recruitment: Writing and translating CVs/résumés, cover letters, job descriptions, training courses, etc.
➜ Business/Commercial: Documents, newsletters, correspondence, training materials, articles, press releases, etc.
➜ Real Estate: Listing descriptions, marketing content, websites, brochures, course materials, business letters, contracts and correspondence, etc.
➜ Sport: Articles, interviews, blogs, websites, product descriptions, brochures, videos, etc.
➜ Marketing: Marketing content, product listings, social media content, market/marketing research and surveys, transcreation, localisation, etc.
➜ Hospitality: Menus, recipes, marketing content, training materials (front and back of house), F&B management, HR documents, etc.
➜ Tourism/Leisure: Websites, brochures, marketing material, blogs, videos, etc.
➜ Subtitling: German, Swiss German, and/or English, including subtitle formatting and synchronisation, and srt. file creation.

ABOUT ME:

⏱️ 4+ years of relevant professional experience as a native English translator and proofreader
✍️ Specialising in German-to-English translation, localisation, subtitling & proofreading
🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇦🇹 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Fully trilingual and bringing forth an excellent command of these languages: Swiss German, German, and English (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, UK, or US English)
🇨🇭 Dual National: Swiss and South African
✈️ Travelled and worked throughout Europe and South Africa
📖 A Bachelor of Commerce degree and German Abitur
📖 Skilled in Terminology and Processes
📖 Solid grasp of nuances, idioms, and various regional dialects and customs
📖 Impeccable grammar, vocabulary, and style consistency
✍️ Offering 100% human translation; your content will be tailored to an English-speaking audience
✍️ Detail-oriented: skilled, organised, and great proofreading skills
⏱️ Always striving to add value and deliver quality translations on time

P.S. If you are unsure about what works best for your particular niche, or you have not had your work translated before, and are unsure about what to look out for, then send me a personalised message and I would be happy to offer you guidance and answer any questions you may have.




Steps for completing your project

After purchasing the project, send requirements so Nadja can start the project.

Delivery time starts when Nadja receives requirements from you.

Nadja works on your project following the steps below.

Revisions may occur after the delivery date.

Receiving the document from the client

Discussing the client's requirements

Review the work, release payment, and leave feedback to Nadja.