Alex Paterson

I offer high-quality, cost and time effective translations, localisations, reviews and revisions from German and French to English (Scottish and UK), specialising in politics, IT and tourism. I’m a seasoned, dedicated and professional linguist, and have spent the majority of my life working with and learning languages. Being brought up just outside Edinburgh, Scotland, I was raised bilingually in English and Scots, starting a life-long passion for language. I then started learning German and French at school, and later continued my language studies into university. I’m now in my final year of a MA French and German (Hons) degree at the University of Edinburgh where I’m researching for a dissertation on disability within 20th century Germany. A good translation is often not a word-for-word translation—which is what is offered by many machine translation tools like Google Translate—but a text that balances staying true to the original text with reading fluently to native speakers; I understand the importance and nuances of language and culture, and know how to produce creative solutions in order to get this balance right. Finally, I know that clear and concise communication is key, whether it be for a small NGO or a large, multinational company, and I aim for accuracy in every single piece of work, collaborating closely with clients to ensure that the text is interpreted exactly as intended. I’m usually able to offer a quick turnaround time for most tasks, and I always tell my clients as soon as possible if I foresee a delay to this schedule. I often have a flexible work schedule, so if you have any express deadlines or deadlines outside of the usual 9-5, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to work with you soon! If you have any other questions, or are ready to work together, contact me to discuss your specific needs.