Translation
In particular of Nonfiction and Academic Texts, from English or Chinese into German
Translation.
Services.
I follow language and style of the original text as closely as possible.
I pay close attention to important differences in the cultural and linguistic contexts.
In the translation process, I am always mindful of the target audiences' needs.
I translate texts FROM English or Chinese INTO my native language German only.
Select from the services listed above or contact me directly for bespoke translation services.
Types of Text
Select your text type from the list below or contact me directly if your text type is not listed.
Specialist Text Sinology
academic publication, monograph, or similar in the field of sinology
Nonfiction
reference text, biography, autobiography, travel guide, etc.
Fiction
travel literature, historical novel, crime novel, autobiographical novel
Work Flow.
Translation.
What is the typical work flow of the translation process? Learn more details about work flow and pricing of my translation services.
Your Inquiry
Please send me an email with your inquiry and submit your text to: info@lektorat-johnson.de
Communication
In an initial short conversation (free of charge), we discuss expectations and answer open questions about the translation process. If preferred, communication via email is possible.
Offer
You receive my offer. You decide, if you want to accept the offer and inform me accordingly.
Trial Translation
If desired, I can prepare a trial translation (up to 3 standard pages, subject to fee) for you which allows you a first impression of my translation work.
Payment
Once I receive your payment (or a receipt of payment) I begin the translation work. Payment in installments can be negotiated for large projects only.
Translation
At the agreed upon due date you receive the translation from me.
Prices
In order to determine the exact price for your text project, I need to first take a look at the text to be translated. Sending your text document along with your initial inquiry greatly reduces your wait time for an official offer.
Trial Translation
- Up to 3 pages.
- Available for all text types listed.
- Feedback conversation included.
Pricing upon request.
Specialist Text Translation Chinese to German
- Specialist text in the field of Chinese studies (or similar)
- Translation mindful of target audience needs
- From Chinese to German.
- From 2,10 EUR per standard line*
Pricing upon request.
Specialist Text Translation English to German
- Specialist text in the field of Chinese studies (or similar)
- Translation mindful of target audience needs
- From English to German.
- From 1,95 EUR per standard line*
Pricing upon request.
Translation Nonfiction Chinese to German
- Nonfiction text.
- Translation mindful of target audience needs.
- From Chinese to German.
- From 1,95 EUR per standard line*
Pricing upon request.
Translation Nonfiction English to German
- Nonfiction text.
- Translation mindful of target audience needs.
- From English to German.
- From 1,80 EUR per standard line*
Pricing upon request.
Translation Fiction
- Fiction / belles lettres.
- Translation mindful of target audience needs.
- From Chinese or English to German.
Pricing upon request.
* According to § 19 UStG no VAT is charged.
Standard line.
Standard page.
What exactly are standard line and standard page? Learn more about how to calculate standard pages here.
Explanation
Standard line and standard page are standard sizes to determine the length of any text. The exact lenght is critical for price calculations.
Standard page
One standard page is defined here as 30 lines with 55 strokes (incl. white space) or as 1,650 strokes (incl. white space).
standard line
One standard line is defined here as 55 strokes (incl. white space).
Sample Calculation
Divide the total number of strokes (incl. white space) by 1,650 (the number of strokes in one standard page).
Example:
Your text consists of 16,500 strokes (incl. white space). This equals 10 standard pages.
Your text constists of 421,500 strokes (incl. white space). This equals 250 standard pages.