About me

I am a qualified English – Chinese translator and Mandarin Chinese teacher. I am also member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. I am one of a few qualified Chinese teachers in the UK, trained by one of the world’s most prestigious institutions in languages and culture. With the specific training from SOAS, I am not only capable of teaching the language, but also of introducing Chinese culture, and bridging the gap of two cultures.

I offer a variety of linguistic services:

Translating and proof-reading.
Teaching Mandarin for business, adults and children.

Qualifications

Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCAFL). the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, 2005
MA qualification in Bilingual Translation (Chinese and English), University of Westminster, London, 1999
TESOL Certificate, University of Westminster, 1998
BA in Foreign Languages and Literature, National Taiwan University, 1992

Nature of Works

Translating and proofreading
Original writing, editing and typesetting
Research Work

Translation Experience

Below are just a few of many companies and individual that have used my translating and proofreading service.

Xtreme Information: Archive and database of global television and UK press advertising. Translating TV adverts from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia, from Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese and Malay into English.
Glocal Media: Translating into Simplified and Traditional Chinese, or into English, for multi-media formats.
Embassy CES, of Study Group: a worldwide English language training provider. I am the company’s online Chinese translator.
Language is Everything (Previously EITI): Translating for business and the public authorities, especially education, the NHS and social services. Other subjects also cover contracts and legal documents. I also work as a telephone interpreter.

Before 2005

John Man: Academic translator for the book, Genghis Khan, Life, Death and Resurrection, 2004
Pro Quest: Proof-reader of the Chinese Traditional script for the Chinese database, 2004.
Totem Production: From 1998 – 2000, working on ‘The Dragon’s Ascent’, a multi-media project on the history of Chinese civilisation. Subjects covered agriculture, technology, Chinese and western medicine, astronomy, politics. Responsibilities: translating interviews filmed in China, from Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien into English.
Lewisham Translating and Interpreting Services: 1999 – 2003, Translating, telephone interpreting and face to face interpreting.
Topology Research Inc, Taiwan: Translating an e-book titled The Flat Monitor Market in 2000, from Traditional Chinese into English.
GlaxoWellcome: Translating pharmaceuticals articles, 1999
FSA (Financial Services Authority): Translating financial documents. 1999

Teaching Experience

Private tutor to children and adults
Mandarin Lunchtime Club tutor at Hampshire Collegiate School
Online Tutor for Toniks Languages

Before 2007

SEMASS, of Southampton City Council: Bilingual Assistant (2006)
Taunton’s College of Southampton: Teaching Mandarin to adult learners at the Beginners’ and the Improvers’ levels (2006)
University of Westminster: Teaching Mandarin (advanced level) to adult students. (1999-2000)
London Guildhall University: Teaching Mandarin to undergraduate students. (1999-2000)
King’s College, University of London: Teaching Mandarin to adult students. (1997-1998)
Qinghua Chinese School, North London: Teaching a mix group of young children aged 4-12. (1996-1998)

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